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Monday 6am - 9pm Tuesday 6am - 9pm Wednesday 6am - 9pm Thursday 6am - 9pm Friday 6am - 9pm Saturday 8am - 7pm Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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11/02/2026

While we were putting all our gear away from the weekend's festivities, we couldn't help but reminisce about our wonderful Family Friendly Block party 👻! Thank you to our community for showing up, supporting each other, and HAVING FUN!! We couldn't do it without all the organizations, volunteers, and of course our amazing community members! Can't wait until next year!

11/02/2026

Due to a shortage of staff the Community Center will be closing at 7:30pm tonight, November 2nd 2026.

11/02/2026

Stop in and join us this morning!

11/02/2026

Come see us today! 9:30a-11a! We will have some tasty homemade treats and free coffee! Coffee for todays Morning Mingle was donated by one of our patrons, Marcia Ruhling! Thanks for your support Marcia!

Come join us on Monday November 2nd for some yummy treats and great company!

11/02/2026

Come join us on Monday November 2nd for some yummy treats and great company!

10/30/2026

Explore, Create, Play the Athens Way - Episode 4: All About Community Events now available on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5dT92FsXusKZXFFscS0nmf?si=VmBUDeerQF2o48u3yD0p8A

10/30/2026

Seasonal Park Update: Park restrooms are now closed for the season and will reopen in the spring, around mid-April.

Thank you for enjoying our parks!

10/29/2026

Our new 2-5yr old playground is open behind the Community Center! 🥳We will get a new fence in the coming weeks but it is playable!

Just as a friendly reminder we use this playground M-TH between 7:30am -12:00pm and 3:30pm - 5:30pm. On Fridays we use the playground between 7:30am -8:30am and 3:30pm - 5:30 pm. Of course our community is welcome to play outside of those hours and when we aren't using the playground!

10/29/2026

The next Adventures in the Parks program will be next Wednesday the 4th at 2pm
We will be celebrating fall by making leaf art. There will be supplies for leaf crowns, leaf prints, and leaf mosaics!

Meet at the picnic shelter at the very end of west state st.

10/29/2026

Address

701 E State St
Athens, OH
45701

Opening Hours

Monday	6am - 9pm
Tuesday	6am - 9pm
Wednesday	6am - 9pm
Thursday	6am - 9pm
Friday	6am - 9pm
Saturday	8am - 7pm
Sunday	1pm - 5pm

Website

http://www.athensapr.com/

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