Upcoming Event for the Whole Family!

🎄 Movie Night @ the Rec — December 18! 🎬
Join us at the J. Craig Smith Community Center for a cozy, festive showing of Elf on Thursday, December 18 at 6:00 PM 🎁 Sponsored by the Central Alabama Community College Adult Learning Program!

✨ Doors open at 5:30 PM for snowflake ornament decorating for the kids.
🍿 Free popcorn provided by Heritage South Credit Union
☕ Free hot chocolate provided by Sylacauga Parks & Recreation

Bring the whole family—Elf is fun and appropriate for all ages!

🪑 Seating is provided, but feel free to bring a comfy bag chair.
👨‍👩‍👧 Children must be accompanied by an adult.
🎟️ Completely free to the public!

Come spread some holiday cheer with us! 🎅✨

Ornament Hunt in December!

 — Sylacauga Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the return of Sparky’s Ornament Hunt, a festive community favorite happening every Friday in December leading up to Christmas. Beginning Friday, December 5, Sparky will once again hide special holiday ornaments in various Sylacauga parks and facilities. At 8:00 AM each Friday, Sylacauga Parks and Recreation will post a photo hint on its Facebook page to guide participants to that week’s hiding spot. The first person to find the ornament gets to keep it—along with a special prize from a local partner. Each week features a new ornament and a new reward: December 5: A prize from Volt Media Group December 12: A free hot chocolate from Pelican’s Snoballs December 19: A festive goodie bag from the Sylacauga Police Department All ages are welcome to participate, and there is no cost to join the hunt. For updates, photo hints, and prize details, follow Sylacauga Parks and Recreation on Facebook. Please note: Each participant may claim only one prize. Once you’ve found an ornament, you’re not eligible to win again. For more information, please contact: Sylacauga Parks and Recreation 256-249-8561

We're Hiring!

Click here to apply for the Basketball Scorekeeper position.

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Laser Tag at the Rec!

The Sylacauga Parks and Recreation will host Laser Tag on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the J. Craig Smith Community Center. This time, we’re transforming the entire Recreation Center into a full-scale laser tag arena for an action-packed experience!

Laser tag is a recreational game where players score points by tagging opponents’ infrared-sensitive vests using a handheld infrared device. Unlike paintball, laser tag is completely painless—no projectiles, no mess, just safe, fast-paced fun for all ages.

30-minute time slots are available from 5:00–8:00 PM, with groups capped at no more than 16 participants. Each reservation equals one game. Upon arrival, players will be split into two teams that will battle it out - winner will be the last team left standing. CACC’s Adult Learning Program will be on site providing refreshments for guests who attend.

The cost is completely FREE, but reservations must be made in advance. Time slots can be booked online at Sylacauga.recdesk.com under the Special Events category or by calling the J. Craig Smith Community Center at 256.249.8561.

Laser tag is open to ages 4 and up. Come join the fun!

Click here to register!

Cookie-Decorating Workshop!

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Ongoing Senior Programs

Our Hidden Gem

Get Crafty with Jodi

Join us on Thursday nights for craft class with Ms. Jodi! To see what classes we have going on, click on Programs in the main menu, then select Craft Classes.

Karate School

Sylacauga Karate School is a traditional style of martial arts affiliated with Yoshukai Karate International.

In 1971, Sensei Gene Henderson began teaching Yoshukai Karate at the Sylacauga Parks and Recreation Department. One of his students, Randy Caine, received his black belt and established the Sylacauga Karate School. The Sylacauga Karate School has been teaching this traditional style of karate in Sylacauga since 1971 and now returns to the Sylacauga Parks and Recreation where it began 51 years ago.

The current instructor, Shihan Daren Holland, 6th Dan, began his training in 1981 and brings his 41 years of karate knowledge to his students. He is assisted by many of the dojo's other black belts who themselves have years of experience.

The benefits of training at our dojo are many. Karate training gives you tools and techniques that could probably save your life if the situation arises. Karate prepares you to defend yourself from aggressors by giving you the senses to react quickly and effectively in dangerous or life-threatening situations.

The mental benefits of training in the martial arts are greater self-discipline, increased focus, improved mental toughness, perseverance, greater respect as well as more confidence, patience, and humility.

The fitness benefits include a total body workout that will improve cardiovascular health, coordination and reflexes, muscle tone, strength and power, stamina, flexibility, balance, and mobility. More energy, less stress, and improvements in sleep quality and posture are all benefits of karate training.

The Veterans' Honor Wall at Pinecrest Walking Track

If you haven't yet purchased a plaque but would like to honor someone, plaques can be purchased for $40 each and may contain 4 lines of text with 18 characters in each line. Spaces between words and punctuation count as characters. Anyone who has served or is presently serving may be honored with a plaque. We have plaques on the wall from soldiers who served in the Confederate Army up until present day. To see photos of the honor wall, look under "facilities".