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 Splash the Summer Away |
Various venues throughout the city Atlanta, GA 30303 United States +1 404 817 6766 (Bureau of Recreation) http://apps.atlantaga.gov/city... |
Many consider swimming more than a popular diversion in Atlanta, as summer's extreme heat can make it seem like a necessity. The city maintains 19 municipal pools that are open to the public between Memorial Day and Labor Day, and are accessible to residents and non-residents alike for a small fee. Some locations also offer seasonal membership cards. Major facilities include those at Chastain Park, Grant Park and Piedmont Park. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Recreation in the city |
At McClendon and Candler Park Drive Atlanta, GA 30307 United States +1 404 347 9325 http://www.candlerpark.org |
A Civil War landmark as well as an expansive in-town green, Candler Park offers tennis courts, basketball courts, soccer fields, and an outdoor pool. Perhaps the park's most unique feature is its nine-hole golf course that winds its scenic way through one of the East side's most pleasant residential neighborhoods. Often crowded, Candler Park is not the ideal place for a quiet jog, but sports are always being played and everyone is welcome. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gear, lessons and expeditions |
2714 Sandy Plains Road Atlanta, GA 30006 United States +1 770 973 7909 http://www.diveshop1.com |
This comprehensive dive shop caters to the booming SCUBA trend that has taken strong hold even in landlocked Atlanta. The full regalia of equipment is on display and available for rent or purchase, including masks, fins, buoyancy control devices and all the intricate gadgetry so popular with divers. Lessons and certification classes are available from beginner through instructor training, and repair service is available. If you're just looking to get your feet wet, check the shop's monthly schedule of dive trips to destinations around the Southeast, the Caribbean and Mexico. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Georgia's Deep Sea Specialists |
2297 Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA 30309 United States +1 404 350 8510 http://www.diversatsea.com/ |
This is a specialized dive shop founded by 15-year diving veteran Bert Quist, a certified PADI scuba diving instructor who started the business in 1997. Located one block south of Peachtree Battle Shopping Center, the shop offers a broad range of gear, as well as a spectrum of classes and travel opportunities. Courses include introductory sessions, certification classes, corporate outings and certification/travel packages. The shop arranges several trips each year to major diving resorts and is known for its in-depth knowledge of some of the world's most unusual diving opportunities. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Local Pool and Park |
35 Pintree Drive (at East Wesley and Rumson Roads) Atlanta, GA 30305 United States +1 404 848 7220 http://www.atlantaga.gov/gover... |
In the heart of Buckhead, Garden Hills Park offers the perfect place to take the kids for a day of summer fun. The park has a small baseball/soccer field, a playground and a swimming pool. The swimming facilities are quite large and attended by several lifeguards. Yearly memberships are offered, or a daily fee can be paid. While the park is open year-round, the pool operates only from Memorial Day through Labor Day. See website, or call for more details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Year-Round Water Fun |
1063 Rockbridge Road (Mountain Park Pool) Atlanta, GA 30083 United States +1 770 564 4650 http://www.co.gwinnett.ga.us |
Atlanta may be hours from the sea, but Gwinnett County provides a solution for its residents and guests with five public aquatics centers, four of which are open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. The fifth facility at Mountain Park in Lilburn is open year round. Each of these state-of-the-art facilities offers a variety of swim lessons and classes, plus daily open swims. Season passes are available. Call for information on locations, schedules, costs and hours of operation, which vary by site. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Come Join The Oar War |
8341 Roswell Rd Atlanta, GA 30342 United States +1 404 881 9810 http://www.headofthehooch.org/ |
Sponsored by The Atlanta Rowing Club, this is the second largest one-day regatta in the country. Race teams meet each November at Clark's Bridge Park (the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Rowing venue) on the Chattahoochee to compete. Novice clinics are sponsored monthly during the club season. Entry fees range from USD30-USD70. This non-profit club's mission is to promote the sport of rowing and preserve the ecology of the Chattahoochee area. Contact them if you would like to volunteer for race day. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Bringing Relaxation Home |
280 Cobb Parkway (Suite D-2) Atlanta, GA 30067 United States +1 770 794 9907 |
As Atlanta's sole source for the world's best-selling portable spas, Spas Atlanta makes a business out of bringing pleasure home to you. The full line of Hotspring portable spas is built for a lifetime of therapeutic relaxation, and rated a Best Buy by Consumer Digest magazine. With a monthly operating cost that's really low, you don't have to worry about breaking the bank with your new bubbles! A full five-year warranty covers parts, labor, and in-home repair of all home systems. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Kayak/Canoe Lessons and Rentals |
3437 Rockhaven Circle NE Atlanta, GA 30324 United States +1 404 231 0042 http://www.whitewatergeorgia.com/ |
The experts here have all the answers for those who wish to explore the many lakes and rivers Georgia has to offer. Basic and intermediate kayak and canoe classes are offered year-round, and when you're ready to strike out on your own, rentals and trek-planning services are also available. The center puts together a full schedule of guided river trips for groups each season. A special day camp is also held during the summer for youngsters ages 9 to 14. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Year-round Classes and Events |
3966 Secluded Circle Atlanta, GA 30047-2233 United States +1 770 931 9151 http://www.windsongsail.com/ |
They say lake sailing is more challenging than ocean voyaging, because the winds tend to bounce off the shores, forever surprising the skipper. With facilities on both Lake Lanier and Lake Allatoona, Windsong Academy offers numerous sailing opportunities and inexpensive instruction year round, no matter where you plan your business retreat or family vacation. Courses are offered in chartering, boat purchase and navigation, safety, weather, celestial navigation, on-board gourmet cooking and many other topics. The popular basic sailing training course costs a fair amount. Call for full course descriptions, fees and directions. Review © 2007, Wcities |