Parks and Recreation Director Jason Lake said Sharp is also raising money for the special needs park. “He had an event recently at the Princess (Theatre Center for the Performing Arts),” Lake said.

Here is an interactive map of the Decatur Park District's parks and nature areas. Click on a park to see photos and learn more about its amenities.

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first of a three-part series that will run on Sundays. It will examine Decatur's sprawling park system and what the future may hold.

DECATUR, Ga. — The city of Decatur has done a price hike in its parks and rec fees, and some community members said they’re concerned about those hikes because it might price them out of their ...

The City Council this week unanimously rejected a proposal by the Decatur Parks and Recreation Department director to eliminate the 72-year-old Parks and Recreation Board. Council members cited ...