Cherokee Recreation and Parks

Ready to become a confident babysitter? ❤️
Give your future babysitter the skills and confidence they need with our American Red Cross Babysitting + Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certification course!
Participants will learn:
👶 Babysitting essentials and basic childcare
🩹 Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED skills
⭐ Leadership and decision-making
💼 How to start and market their own babysitting business
🛡️ Safety skills to help keep themselves and others safe
📅 Friday, August 8
🕘 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
👧 Ages 11–16
💲 $105
Whether they're looking to earn extra money, build responsibility, or be prepared for emergencies, this course is the perfect place to start.
🎟️ Spots are limited, so register today! https://crpa.theottoapp.com/public/org/439/item/3294

Cherokee County Aquatic Center
1200 Wellstar Way, Canton, GA
678-880-4760

Welcome home. ❤️ A familiar piece of Ball Ground history has returned to the Ball Ground City Gym!

102 McHan Street, Ball Ground, GA, 30107

💦 Tuesdays in the Park is making a splash!

Join us on Tuesday, August 25 for Fun at the Oasis at the Cherokee County Aquatic Center!

Bring the whole family for an evening of swimming, games, food trucks, vendors, and summer fun.

🗓️ Tuesday, August 25
🕔 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 Cherokee County Aquatic Center
🎟️ $5 per person

Grab your swimsuit and we'll see you at the Oasis!

Save the date for Touch-A-Truck on Saturday, September 12, 2026! https://playcherokee.org/event/touch-a-truck/

Come visit Cherokee Recreation and Parks at SchmoozaPalooza!

Stop by our booth at Cherokee County's largest business showcase and networking event to learn about our parks, programs, events, rentals, and more. We'd love to meet you!

Thursday, August 13
4:00–7:00 PM
Woodstock City Church
150 Ridgewalk Pkwy., Woodstock

Admission is free and the event is open to the public. Enjoy exhibitors from across Cherokee County, Taste of Cherokee, door prizes, and giveaways.

Join our new gardening series at Cherokee Veterans Park. This series is for beginners and experienced gardeners.

All classes subject to participation minimums.
Address: 7345 Cu***ng Highway, Canton, GA 30115
(Master Garden near the tennis courts)
Phone: 770-501-8002

Register at https://playcherokee.org/programs/garden-series/

Registration is open for Cherokee Youth Basketball! https://playcherokee.org/athletics/cherokee-youth-basketball/

Soccer Shots is a fun, age-appropriate soccer program that helps children build confidence, develop soccer skills, and stay active through creative games, positive coaching, and character-building activities. Classes are available for ages 18 months to 8 years.

Mondays: Hobgood Park
August 31 – November 9, 2026

Wednesdays: Riverside Athletic Complex
September 2 – November 11, 2026

Register today: https://playcherokee.org/programs/soccer-shots/

🚧 Playground Improvement Notice 🚧

Beginning Tuesday, August 4, a section of the Cherokee Veterans Park playground will be temporarily closed as construction begins on the accessible playground addition.

The project is expected to take up to three weeks, weather permitting.

As shown in the site plan, both highlighted areas will receive bonded rubber mulch. The existing playground area (shown in red), which currently has wood mulch, will also be upgraded to bonded rubber mulch.

We appreciate your patience as we make improvements to provide a more accessible playground for our community. Thank you for your understanding!