Brookhaven Parks and Recreation Department

10/15/2026

Reminder: All areas of Brookhaven Park will closed on Friday, Oct. 16 and Monday, Oct. 19 for set-up and tear-down of the 4th annual Brookhaven International Festival. 🌎

All are welcome to join in on the fun at Brookhaven Park, 4158 Peachtree Rd NE, from 11AM to 6PM this Saturday and Sunday! Parking will be extremely limited. Attendees are encouraged to walk, bike, or catch a free shuttle from Apple Valley Rd or the Latin American Association - Asociación Latinoamericana Atlanta Outreach Center. Admission to the festival is free.

Festival details are online at: https://www.brookhavenga.gov/622/International-Festival 🔗

10/15/2026

It's going to be a gorgeous weekend to go birding with Birds Georgia at Murphey Candler Park!

The organization hosts free "Field Trips" for birders of all experience levels to learn more about Georgia's resident and migrating birds, connect with others, and enjoy the outdoors. The next Field Trip is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17 beginning at 8AM.

Find more information and register at: https://www.birdsgeorgia.org/field-trips.html 🐦

10/14/2026

10/12/2026

A new date is set, Brookhaven! Join us at the rescheduled "Paint the Park" event on Saturday, Nov. 7. We'll be under the gazebo at Lynwood Park from 11AM to 2PM. Admission is free.

10/10/2026

Save the date for a very special "Saturday Studio" 🎃

We're hosting a pumpkin themed Saturday Studio at the Briarwood Park Recreation Center on Saturday, October 31 from 11AM to 2PM. For just $5 per participant, we'll have mini foam pumpkins available to paint along with paper to make your perfect fall scene come alive!

Registration is now available in our Rec1 portal: https://secure.rec1.com/GA/city-of-brookhaven/catalog 🔗

10/09/2026

An update on the Briarwood Park tennis courts resurfacing project:

Weather has delayed the completion of this project. The new estimated opening date for the tennis courts at Briarwood Park is now Wednesday, Oct. 14.

10/07/2026

The Conservation Series returns to Ashford Park Community Building on Tuesday, Oct. 20!

Melanie Furr, Community Outreach Chair for Wild Nest Bird Rehab, will provide an overview of Wild Nest programs and their 2026-27 initiatives. It's migration season and there are birding opportunities all around. Join to learn about bird rehabilitation, how to know when a bird needs help, and simple ways you can protect birds in your own backyard and community.

This event is free to attend and open to all.

10/06/2026

The Emmanuel Wallace Turf Field at Lynwood Park is taking quick maintenance breaks to stay game-day ready, safe, and looking its best on the following Wednesdays from 7:30AM to 10AM:

Wednesday, Oct. 7
Wednesday, Oct. 21
Wednesday, Nov. 4
Wednesday, Nov. 18
Wednesday, Dec. 2

The field will be closed for crews to work, weather permitting.

10/05/2026

A peek into the first class of our Learn to Crochet series 📸

This eight-class series meets at the Briarwood Park Recreation Center on Mondays and Wednesdays in October. Registration for the full series is just $20 and includes guided instruction and materials. Drop-ins are welcome at $5 per class.

Register online via Rec1: https://secure.rec1.com/GA/city-of-brookhaven/catalog 🔗

10/02/2026

Rain, rain, go away! Our Paint The Park event scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 4 is canceled due to incoming weather. We are working with our vendors to hopefully reschedule for a later date.