Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs

George Dusenbury Commissioner Bio

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (DPRCA) enhances the lives of City of Atlanta residents and visitors by offering programs, services and activities that encourage participation in recreational activities, leisure services and cultural experiences. The department strives to deliver quality customer service through the development, operation and maintenance of the city's public parks, recreation and cultural affairs facilities to create an environment that is deemed safe, affordable and enriching for all.

DPRCA has earned the distinction of being accredited by the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA). This national accreditation by the NRPA is the highest honor that can be bestowed on a parks system and sets it apart from thousands of other parks systems throughout the nation.

Mission Statement
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs' mission is to provide all residents and visitors with the highest quality parks, facilities, recreational programs and cultural experiences.

The Vision
To enhance the quality of life for all through nationally acclaimed excellence in Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs.

Do you need help with...

A list of parks and amenities click here

2013 Pools and Spraygrounds Schedule

Reporting a down tree
Call the Parks Customer Service Call Center at 404.546.6813 for park maintenance requests, trees down in the street, and requests for inspection of a City-owned tree. Open weekdays 7:30am - 4:30pm. Nights, weekends and holidays, call 911 to report trees down in the street.

Locating a recreation center click here

Graffiti removal
For facilities and parks, call the Graffiti Hotline Number at 404.546.4288.

Resource Information

2010/2011 DPRCA Annual Report

2009/2010 DPRCA Annual Report

The Office of Parks

The Office of Recreation

The Office of Cultural Affairs

The Office of Park Design

The Office of Management Services