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Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance Information
The Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance is a group of volunteers and staff diligently working to preserve and promote the natural, scenic, cultural, and historic resources within the Arabia Mountain Heritage Area. The nonprofit was named in the 2006 Congressional legislation to coordinate and oversee the Area’s activities. Its Board of Directors consists of 19 citizens or representatives of the Heritage Area’s three counties, as well as representatives of tourism sites, neighborhood organizations and conservation groups.
The Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance is dedicated to protecting, connecting and sharing the unique history, rich culture and engaging landscapes of this National Heritage Area for the benefit of all generations now and into the future.
For more information, please visit http://arabiaalliance.org.
For a map of some self-guided bike tours, please click here
For a map of the National Heritage Area master plan, please visit http://db.tt/IwsfDcuv.
Costley Mill Park
Earl O’Neal Sports Complex
Location:
Softball & Football – 2709 Old Covington Road, Conyers, GA 30013
Soccer – 2710 Old Covington Road, Conyers, GA 30013
GPS Coordinates:
Softball & Football (N 33°38.17, W 83°57.25)
Soccer ( N 33°38.21, W83°57.35)
GPS Coordinates:
Softball & Football – N33°38.17 W083°57.25
Soccer – N33°38.21 W083°57.35
Amenities:
Eight Softball Fields
Concession Stand
Storage
Two Pavilions
Scorekeeper Building
RGSA boardroom
Restrooms
RYFA boardroom
Playground
For more information:
(RGSA) 770-929-1604
Johnson Park
Location: 1781 Ebenezer Road, Conyers, GA 30094
GPS Coordinates: (N 33°38.52, W 84°02.72)
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sat: 9 am – 6pm
Sunday: Closed
Amenities:
Meeting Rooms
Outdoor Softball Fields
Indoor Pool
Gymnasium
Tennis Courts
Fitness Center
Indoor Walking Track
Resource Opportunity Center (ROC Room)
Playground
Walking/jogging trail
Concession Stand
Scorekeeper building
Pavilion
Hours:
Monday-Friday
- Lap Swim | 8am-9pm,
- Family Swim | 8am-5pm & 7pm-9pm
- Basketball Gym | 8am-9pm
(Hours are subject to change)
Large Meeting Room Fees:
Meeting Room Capacity: 80
County Residents
$60/hour
Non-County Residents
$90/hour
Mandatory Refundable Incidental Fee: $100.
Accepted forms of Payment for incidental fee are VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover.
To reserve, please call 770-278-7529.
Art Room Fees:
Art Room Capacity: 45 people
County Residents
$45/hour
Non-County Residents
$65/hr
Mandatory Refundable Incidental Fee: $100.
Accepted forms of Payment for incidental fee are VISA, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover.
To reserve, please call 770-278-7529.
Gym Fees:
County Residents
$70/hour
Non-County Residents
$100/hour
Rental Room Payments
Mandatory Refundable Incidental Fee: $100.
Accepted forms of Payment for incidental fee are VISA, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover.
To reserve, please call 770-278-7243.
Softball Field Fees:
County Residents
$45/field per day (non-prep)
$150 per field per day (with prep)
$250 per field (w/prep) commercial usage
$125 for each additional field with multiple rentals
Non-County Residents
$200 per field per day
$300 per field per day (with prep)
$400 per day (w/prep) commercial usage.
To reserve, please call 770-278-7243.
Pavilion Fees:
County Residents: $55 Half Day / $95 Full Day
Non-County Residents: $75 Half Day / $135 Full Day
To reserve, please call 770-278-7529 or visit Johnson Park Recreation Center.
Pavilion rentals are non-refundable and non-transferable. Acceptable forms of payment are VISA, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover.
Hours: Year-round/ Sunrise to Dusk
Johnson Dog Park
1781 Ebenezer Road,SW
Conyers, GA 30094
Legion Fields
Location: 1260 South Main St. Conyers, GA 30012
GPS Coordinates: (N 33°39.53, W 84°00.01)
Amenities:
Baseball Fields
Recreation Programs
Pavilion
Picnic Areas
Playground
Restrooms
Concession Stands
Boardroom
52 Acres
Contact RYBA, www.ryba.org, for information on use of fields
Milstead Park
Location: 1665 Main St. NE, Conyers, GA 30012
GPS Coordinates: (N 33°40.59, W 84°02.23)
Amenities:
Fitness Trail
Pavilion
Playground
Water Splash Pad
Pine Log Park
You can reserve this facility online, please follow the link: https://secure.rec1.com/GA/rockdale-county/catalog
Pavilion rentals are non-refundable and non-transferrable. Acceptable forms of payment are Money Order, Cashier’s Check, Business Check, VISA, MasterCard, or Discover.
Location: 1451 Pine Log Road, Conyers, GA 30012
GPS Coordinates: (N 33°39.70, W 83°59.88)
Amenities:
Fitness trail
Four lighted tennis courts
Restrooms
Pavilion w/grill
Two playgrounds
14 Acres
Picnic tables
Two lighted basektball courts
Fees:
County Residents: $55 Half Day / $95 Full Day
Non-County Residents: $75 Half Day / $135 Full Day
Hours: Year-round/ Sunrise to Dusk
To reserve, please call 770-278-7529.
Rockdale Tennis Center
Location: 1370 Parker Road, Conyers, GA 30094
GPS Coordinates: ( N 33°39.25, W 84°01.14)
Amenities:
Classes/Recreation Programs
Restrooms
Tennis Courts
Please call Rockdale Tennis Center at 770-278-7251.
Shady Grove Park
Location: 2100 Old Covington Road, Conyers, GA 30013
GPS Coordinates: ( N 33°38.67, W 83°58.66)
Amenities:
Outdoor Basketball Courts
Picnic Area
Playground
Wheeler Park Field & Parking Lot
Location: 1400 Parker Road, Conyers, GA 30094
GPS Coordinates: (N 33°39.15, W 84°01.15)
All Purpose Field Daily Rate
County Residents:
- $60/day (non-commercial)
- $200/day (commercial)
Non-County Residents:
- $60/day (non-commercial)
- $200/day (commercial)
Parking Lot Rental
County Residents:
- $500/day
Non-County Residents:
- $750/day
To reserve, please call 770-278-7529.
Black Shoals Park and Randy Poynter Lake
Location: 3001 Black Shoals Road, Conyers, GA 30012
GPS Coordinates: (N 33°45.11, W 83°56.88)
Telephone: 678-436-1767
Administration Office: 770-278-7529
Size: 650-acre lake
Amenities:
Boat Ramp
Fishing Piers
Retreat House
Walking trails
Playground
Restrooms
Hours:
Hours and days subject to change with the season. Please call for current times.
The park is closed on Wednesdays.
Please note:
- All boats must be off the water 30 minutes before lake closing.
- No dogs allowed on fishing docks.
- Gasoline motors are not allowed on the lake. Electric, sail, row, paddle or man-powered boats are the only vessels allowed.
- No paddleboards are allowed on the lake.
Fees:
County Residents:
Daily General Admission: $2 per person
Daily Veteran/Military Personnel: Free (must provide proper identification)
Daily Boat Ramp Fee: $2 per boat
Annual Pass: $40 per person
Veteran/Military Annual Boat Pass: $25 per boat (must provide proper identification)
Kayak/Canoe Fee: $1 per vessel
Non-County Residents:
Daily General Admission: $4 per person
Daily Veteran/Military Personnel: Free (must provide proper identification)
Daily Boat Ramp Fee: $4 per boat
Annual Pass: $80 per person
Veteran/Military Annual Boat Pass: $40 per boat (must provide proper identification)
Kayak/Canoe Fee: $2 per vessel
Black Shoals Nature Trail Map 1.24 miles
Black Shoals Scenic & Nature Trail Map 1.75 Miles
DeCastro Trailhead
Location: Intersection of Union Church/Daniels Bridge Road
GPS Coordinates: (N 33°62.37, W 84°12.93)
Amenities:
Fitness Trail
Picnic Areas
Grimes Street Park
Location: 1792 Grimes St., Conyers, GA 30012
GPS Coordinates: (N 33°41.42, W 83°59.89)
Amenities:
Picnic Tables
Playground
Lakeview Estates Park #1
Location: 2500 Lake Rockaway Road, Conyers, GA 30012
GPS Coordinates: (N 33°42.48, W 84°02.45)
Amenities:
Outdoor Basketball Courts
Picnic Areas
Playground
Lakeview Estates Park #2
Location: 50 Skyline Drive, Conyers, GA 30012
GPS Coordinates: (N 33°70.46, W 84°03.55)
Amenities:
Playground
Lorraine Trailhead
Location: 3465 Highway 138 SE, Stockbridge, GA 30281
GPS Coordinates: (N 33°36.38, W 84°05.58)
Amenities:
Fitness Trail
Picnic Areas
Richardson Park
Location: 3779 Union Church Road, Stockbridge, GA 30281
GPS Coordinates: (N 33°35.36, W 84°08.26)
Amenities:
Multi-purpose field
Pavilion
Playground
Restrooms
Tennis Courts
Richardson Dog Park
Location: 3779 Union Church Road, Stockbridge, GA 30281
GPS Coordinates: (N 33°35.36, W 84°08.26)
Richardson Dog Park
Park Rules:
- Park Operation Hours – (Apr-Oct 9am-8pm)(Nov-Mar 9am-6pm).
Always keep gates closed. - Dogs must be leashed while entering/exiting park.
- Dogs must be removed from park at the first sign of aggression.
- Female dogs in heat & puppies under 4 months are not allowed.
- Owners must remain inside with leash, and within voice control of their dogs always.
- No more than 3 dogs per person, and dogs must be accompanied by a person over 18 years or older.
- Children and infants must be kept under strict supervision.
- Dogs must be legally licensed, have current vaccinations, and shall wear a visible license tag.
- Smoking, glass containers, and edible items are not allowed.
- Owners are responsible for any damages to the park, and or other dogs.
- Owners are responsible for cleaning up and disposing of dog waste into designated containers.
- Use park at your own risk. Rockdale County shall not be liable for any injury or damage caused by a dog at this park.
South Rockdale Park
You can reserve this facility online, please follow the link: https://secure.rec1.com/GA/rockdale-county/catalog
Location: 3909 East Fairview Road, Stockbridge, GA 30281
GPS Coordinates: (N 33°36.35, W 84°06.94)
Amenities:
Pavilion with grill
Restrooms
Picnic tables
Swinging bridge
Paved walking trail
Playground
Adirnondack shelters
176 Acres
Fees:
County Residents
Pavilion: $55 Half Day / $95 Full Day
Adirondack Shelter (daily) $8
Adirondack Shelter (weekend) $15
Adirondack Shelters + Pavilion (Monday – Friday) $60
Adirondack Shelters + Pavilion (Saturday – Sunday) $100
Non-County Residents
Pavilion: $75 Half Day / $135 Full Day
Adirondack Shelter (daily) $12
Adirondack Shelter (weekend) $20
Adirondack Shelters + Pavilion (Monday – Friday) $70
Adirondack Shelters + Pavilion (Saturday – Sunday) $140
Hours: Year-round / Sunrise to Dusk
To reserve, please call 770-278-7529.
Walk Of Heroes Veterans Memorial Park
Address: 3001 Black Shoals Rd NE, Conyers, GA 30012
Hours:
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday – Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Phone: (770) 278-7000
Website: https://walkofheroes.org
V.I.P. (Volunteers in Parks)
Do you enjoy your local parks and programs?
Do you have skills or talents you would like to share with others?
Do you like to meet and work with people?
If you answered yes to any of these question, the Rockdale County Recreation and Maintenance Division has something for you. It is called the Volunteers in Parks (VIP) Program and it is for everyone – professionals, senior citizens, students, young people and civic groups.
Volunteers are always welcome and needed for a variety of projects, programs and special events. There is almost no limit to the types of work that volunteers can perform. Interested persons must be 14 years old or older to volunteer.
Individual Volunteer Opportunities
Park/Site Aide
As a park/site aid, you would assist full-time staff in the daily operations of a facility during the summer and other high-use periods. Work may include providing information to the public, cleaning restrooms and collecting litter.
Trail Worker
Trail workers assist park personnel in all aspects of trail maintenance. This can be done individually or in small groups. Work may be done year-round but springtime is the best season.
Special Event Volunteer
Special events are great for individuals or groups looking for short-term, limited duration projects. Events might include concerts, arts and crafts festivals, park cleanups, holiday events and dedications. Generally, you would help with registration, setup and breakdown, information booths, and planning and coordination.
Contact LaVonda Bruton for questions and opportunities at 770-278-7529 or by email at lavonda.bruton@rockdalecountyga.gov.
Associated Files:
- Volunteer Handbook- VIP – handbook
- Volunteer Application and Waiver – (Volunteer Application and Waiver)

Address
Johnson Park Recreation Center
1781 Ebenezer Road,SW
Conyers, GA 30094
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sat: 9 am - 6pm
Sunday: Closed
Numbers
Telephone: (770) 278-7529
Email: jprec@rockdalecountyga.gov
Documents
- Parks and Recreations Comprehensive Master Plan
- Facility Rental Rules and Regulations 2023
- Renta Agreement - Athletics Facility
- Rental Agreement - Auditorium
- Rental Agreement - Black Shoals
- Retreat House
- Rental Agreement - CE Steele
- Rental Agreement - Johnson Park
- Rental Agreement - JP Carr
- Rental Agreement - JP Meeting Rooms
- Rental Agreement - Pine Log Pavilion
- Rental Agreement - Pavilion