InTucker Magazine

Parks & Recreation Update

As we bid farewell to 2025 and welcome 2026, our department is once again growing, with new staff, new programs, and exciting opportunities ahead!

With the addition of our new Out of School Time Coordinator, we’re expanding our summer camp offerings beyond the traditional favorites like Eco Camp and Teen Camp. This summer, look for a variety of specialty camps including Arts Camp, Cooking with Fran, Sitcom Camp, and Superhero Academy, plus weekly sports camps featuring soccer, basketball, lacrosse and baseball. We’re also partnering with 50 Sports Company to bring a comprehensive and energetic sports program to Tucker’s youth. Summer Camp Registration opens Monday, February 2 at 9 a.m.

We are thrilled to welcome a new Aquatics Coordinator, who is diving right in with expanded aquatic programs, including pool rentals, aerobics, swim lessons, and more, making Tucker summers even more refreshing and fun.

We have broadened our year-round offerings with new educational, fitness, and wellness classes. Our senior programs continue to thrive as well, with more activities and increased participation than ever before.

Our Events Manager will continue building on Tucker’s tradition of vibrant community events while adding new experiences to our annual lineup. We’re especially excited to host our upcoming Summer of Fun series on the beautiful new Tucker Town Green on Railroad Avenue in the heart of our downtown district.

As always, we want to hear from you! Visit us online at tuckerga.gov/municipal-parks, follow us on social media, or give us a call at 470-481-0205.

Look online for more details or stop by the Rec Center for our Activity Guide to learn more about these new and exciting programs:

• American Red Cross trainings in partnership with Safety Penn Training
• Perk Up with Parks
• Parents Night out

Park Project Updates

The Johns Homestead Dam and Park Renovations project is making incredible progress and remains right on schedule (opening June 2026)! The transformation is well underway with the lower and upper spillways complete and the bridges are in place. The new dock is nearly finished, with sleek handrails installed and the final concrete walk soon to be poured. Stream crossing bridges now connect key areas of the park, and the Zemory Drive bridge is being completed as the sewer line work wraps up. Visitors can also look forward to new scenic bird blinds, fresh landscaping, new parking and interpretive signage throughout the park, creating new ways to experience the park’s natural beauty.

In addition, the historic home on the property is one step closer to national recognition. The City has officially submitted the nomination for listing on the National Historic Registry, and approval is anticipated within the year opening doors to grant funding that will help preserve and celebrate this treasured landmark for generations to come.

Exciting progress continues at Fitzgerald Park! The new bleachers and press box are complete. Work on the ADA Fully Accessible Playground is advancing, with the DeKalb County agreement moving toward Council approval in late October, followed by equipment purchase and installation. The fi eld house demolition is finished, and drainage issues have been resolved. Additional Park improvements, including field grading and seeding and facility upgrades are planned for the next phase of renovation.

Peters Park restrooms have been completed and are open for public use during park hours. This adds the amenity most asked for in our parks and provides convenience to our parkgoers, especially those with kids.

Henderson Park – Lake Erin Dam renovation includes the repair and improvements to the aging dam. There will be a plan developed this year for the replacement of the playground and pavilion and plans to add restrooms to the activity hub. The City will solicit input from the community as we make these improvements and are excited about what will be added to this vital part of the parks system

There are also plans to add bridge access to the waterfall on the yellow trail. This project will commence this spring and is funded through a Department of Natural Resources grant.

Tucker Town Green: This exciting addition has been several years in the making and was officially opened last fall in the heart of our downtown district is open and ready for events, activities and family fun.