Parks

If you are looking for a Friends of the Park Group to join look no further! We are very passionate about our parks here in DeKalb County and are actively working to improve all of them. The Friends of the Park group is the strongest voice for the protection, preservation, expansion and improvement to the DeKalb County's 6,770 acres of parks and playgrounds.

Friends of the Parks is the strongest voice for the protection, preservation, expansion and improvement of the county’s 6,770 acres of parks and playgrounds. Your membership to Friends of the Parks will help support our neighborhood parks and playground projects, environmental education, advocacy and volunteer programs throughout DeKalb County.

February Programs

DeKalb County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs is committed to providing high-quality recreational spaces and services for our community. Beginning January 2026, a new fee structure will be implemented for pavilion reservations. Before reserving your pavilion for next year, please take a moment to review our updated fee structure .

Porter Sanford, III was the third of six children born to the late Porter Sanford, Jr. and Lizzie Kate Simmons Sanford in Eatonton, Georgia on November 2, 1941. 

Porter Sanford Performing Arts & Community Center

3181 Rainbow Drive
Decatur, GA 30034

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The Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center is based on "community first" activities. It is our commitment to support civic groups, non-profit organizations, individuals, and educational entities in their quest for quality artistic performances. We provide top quality support for each event booked at the Center such as technical expertise in lighting & sound, stage design & set-up, meeting room accommodations, ushers, and event planning assistance.