Blog Post - Chatham County Parks

If you’re looking for some community fun this summer, you won’t have to travel too far from home. With five events scheduled through July, Chatham County Parks and Recreation’s Rec n’ Roll series is bringing the fun straight to your neighborhood.

“The goal of the Rec n’ Roll series is to bring recreation programming directly to our neighborhood parks and their surrounding communities. Most residents don’t live in immediate proximity to a public recreation facility, so we want to offer an opportunity to participate in great fun at no cost,” said Chatham County Parks and Recreation Deputy Director Maxime Pierre. “This directly supports our mission to create recreation activities that all residents can partake in.”

The kick-off event at Bertha Mae Cummings Neighborhood Park on May 30 will also serve as a pre-Juneteenth celebration with African drumming, storytelling, a drum-making workshop, and more. Other activities for the series include interactive games, crafts, giveaways, music, and much more.

Summer Rec & Roll schedule:

May 30: Bertha Mae Cummings, 5102 ACL Blvd., Savannah, 31405
June13: Westlake, 1971 Westlake Ave., Savannah, 31405
June 27: Retha Mae McCoy, 240 Riverview Dr., Savannah, 31404
July 11: Wilmington Island, 2401 Walthour Dr., Savannah, 31410
July 25: Bona Bella, 2778 Carmel Ave., Savannah, 31406

All events are free and scheduled for Saturdays from 9:30 – 11 a.m.

Recreation Leader Kelly Gadson encourages the community to come beat the summer heat during the Rec n’ Roll Summer Splash event at Retha Mae McCoy Park on June 27.

“Get ready for waterslides, bubbles, STEAM activities, and free ice cream for everyone,” she said. “Chatham County Parks and Recreation Rec n’ Roll events are all about fun, connection, and making memories together!”

Westlake will host a lively family field day on June 13, promising a fun, active, and community-centered event, according to Recreation Leader Rebecca Heyward.

"We're doing it old school, complete with ribbons for the winners," said Heyward. "The event will have a variety of games and activity stations, such as giant soccer darts, gaga ball, giant tic tac toe, family relay races, and more. We'll also have some community partners who have chosen to support the event. All I can say is there will be smoothies and donuts!"

Pierre said there is no better way to connect and engage with Chatham County residents than to meet them where they are and encourages everyone to come and join the fun.

“I hope the community gets the engagement and fun that they deserve and know that we can show up and support them and have fun anywhere in Chatham County,” he said.

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Rec n’ Roll Brings Free Family Fun to You