The Hart County Recreation Department (HCRD) strives to provide the citizens of Hart County with a wholesome, quality program of leisure activities and facilities for the enjoyment of all segments of the population and to continue to plan future programs and develop facilities to enhance the quality of life in Hart County.

What's at the Park?

The Hart County Recreation Department consists of 12+ acres of park facilities.  Park facilities are open to the public and also available for rental for certain functions: contact HCRD for more information.  Facilities include:

•  Four Ball Fields

•  One multipurpose field

•  Two large picnic shelters with attached playgrounds

•  Three sets of tennis courts

•  Two outdoor basketball goals

• Outdoor batting cages

•  Multipurpose room

•  Various Programs and Activities (Use the links below for more information)

Recreation Department Services:

Tennis Courts

Basketball

Football

Cheerleading

Adult Softball

Additional Services:

HYDRA

 Boy Scouts

Square Dance Classes
Round Dance Classes
Little League (youth baseball/softball)

HYDRA (Hart Youth Development Resources Association):

HYDRA is located in the Teen Center adjacent to the Recreation Department's main building.  HYDRA offers a variety of programs for middle and high school students, including after-school and summer camp, Baby Think it Over, Tutoring and Mentoring programs.  For more information, contact Wendy Chitwood @ 706-376-8899.

The Boy Scout Hut is located in the Park. They meet Monday evenings at 6:30, for more information contact David Jenkins at 706-376-9025

Tennis Courts: : HCRD maintains three (3) sets of double courts.  Courts were reconstructed and resurfaced in Spring 2006.  The Hartwell Tennis Club meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays @ 8:30 AM for group play.  Public hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Weekdays.    Contact the Recreation Office @ 706-376-8528 for more information.

Square Dance Classes “Swinging Harts” classes are held every Thursday night at 7:00 pm. Dances are every first and third Friday. Contact Swingin' Harts @ 706-377-3753 or 706-376-5450 for more information.

Round Dance Classes meet at 6:30 pm every Wedenesday night. Contact Matthew Temples @

706-436-0650 or Ramona Stowe @ 706-776-3901 for more information.

Basketball  Registration sign-ups are November 1-20.  The League starts the first Saturday in January.  The league is for ages 7 through 12(playing age prior to Jaunary 1).  Starter programs may be available for ages 5-6.  Contact the Recreation Office @ 706-376-8528 for more information. Registration fee and copy of birth certificate required at sign-up.

Football Program: . Registration sign-ups are July 15 through the first Friday of school.  The league is for ages 7 through 12 (playing age prior to September 1).  Starter programs may be available for ages 5-6.  Contact the Recreation Office @ 706-376-8528 for more information.  Registration fee and copy of birth certificate required at sign-up.

Cheerleading Registration sign-ups are July 15 though the first Friday of school.  The league is for ages 5 through 12 (playing age prior to September 1).  Starter programs may be available for ages 4.  Contact the Recreation Office @ 706-376-8528 for more information.  Registration fee and copy of birth certificate required at sign-up.

Adult Softball Spring League consists of Co-ed League and Men’s Open League. Registration begins February 1. Fall League consists of Women’s League and Church League.  Registration begins July 1.  Contact the Recreation Office @ 706-376-8528 for more information.

Little League (youth baseball/softball) Hart County Little League is a non-profit organization that operates the youth baseball and softball program in Hart County.  The Recreati Department partners with Little League to use County Ball fields for Little League to use County ball fields for Little Leagus's programs.  Little League's sign-ups start late January.  The season opens in April.  Contact Hart County Little League @ 706-856-BALL (2255) for more information.