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Adaptive Recreation

The City of Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks Department provides adaptive and inclusive programming to residents of all abilities, including those with physical disabilities and the neurodiverse. Our community-based programs are accessible and occur seasonally.

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A Year's Worth of Programming!

Winter

Snow Day Movie Matinee

Celebrate the start of winter with a Snow Day! Join us for an afternoon pajama party and movie matinee featuring, Frozen! Meet the characters, enjoy our hot chocolate and snack bar, and take home a goody bag!

Super Star Dance

Join us for a prom-themed dance where everyone will be crowned prom king and queen! A DJ will play dance music, food and refreshments will be served, and guests will take a souvenir photo and goody bag home.

Adaptive Gymnastics

This program allows children of varying abilities, both ambulatory and non-ambulatory, to learn basic gymnastics skills or work on general strength and mobility. 

Spring

Dino Egg Hunt

A dino-egg hunt, fossil dig, dino play yard, and photo opportunities with a prehistoric guest make this a full-on Junior Paleontologist event!

Adaptive Fishing

In partnership with Empower Therapy, Catalyst Sports, and the Department of Natural Resources, participants can access adaptive fishing equipment designed for individuals with limited hand function.

Adaptive Kayaking

In partnership with Catalyst Sports, our adaptive kayaking program allows you to get out on the water and experience the maximum amount of independence while soaking in the sights and sounds of nature. Our lead kayak instructors are trained in ACA Adaptive Paddling and can adapt the kayaks with additional equipment to accommodate various needs.

Special POPS Tennis

Special Populations Tennis Program, Inc. (Special POPS) offers adaptive tennis specifically designed to share the lifetime sport of tennis with children and adults with intellectual disabilities. 

Adaptive Gymnastics

This program allows children of varying abilities, both ambulatory and non-ambulatory, to learn basic gymnastics skills or work on general strength and mobility. 

Summer

Adaptive Kayaking

In partnership with Catalyst Sports, our adaptive kayaking program allows you to get out on the water and experience the maximum amount of independence while soaking in the sights and sounds of nature. Our lead kayak instructors are trained in ACA Adaptive Paddling and can adapt the kayaks with additional equipment to accommodate various needs.

Adaptive Fishing

In partnership with Empower Therapy, Catalyst Sports, and the Department of Natural Resources, participants can access adaptive fishing equipment designed for individuals with limited hand function.

Adaptive Gymnastics

This program allows children of varying abilities, both ambulatory and non-ambulatory, to learn basic gymnastics skills or work on general strength and mobility. 

Fall

Fall Fun for ALL

Celebrate sweater weather and experience our fall festival, which features midway games, an accessible corn maze, and prizes!

Blue Stone 5K-9 Adaptive Cycling

Race to the finish and complete a 5K! In partnership with Catalyst Sports, we have some adaptive hand cycles and foot pedal bikes available for adaptive athletes to borrow for this event.

Adaptive Gymnastics

This program allows children of varying abilities, both ambulatory and non-ambulatory, to learn basic gymnastics skills or work on general strength and mobility. 

Movies by Moonlight
City Springs Event

Movies by Moonlight: A Goofy Movie

Friday, September 5
Enjoy a movie on the big screen under a beautiful night sky! Admission is free. A Goofy Movie will be showing Friday, September 5.
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Blue Stone 5K-9
Recreational Program

Blue Stone 5K-9: A Road Race for People & Pups

Saturday, September 27
The Blue Stone 5K-9 will be a "pawsome" event happening during the Blue Stone Arts and Music Festival. Don't miss this tail-wagging good time with your "best friend!"
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Dog Man: The Musical
City Springs Event

Dog Man: The Musical

Saturday, October 11
Dog Man: The Musical, based on the worldwide hit by Dav Pilkey, follows the hilarious, heartwarming adventures of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture.
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