Join us this Summer!

Get ready to beat the heat with a day full of summer fun! The Sylacauga Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce Water Park @ Central, taking place on Tuesday, June 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Central Park, conveniently located across from Blue Bell Creameries. This FREE community event, proudly sponsored by Heritage South Credit Union, promises something for everyone. Kids of all ages can enjoy: A thrilling 18-foot water slide, A small water slide and bouncy combo perfect for little ones, and a giant sprinkler provided by the Sylacauga Fire Department. To make the day even cooler, Pelican’s Snoballs will be on-site with their food truck offering delicious, icy treats available for purchase. Don’t forget your swimsuits, towels, and sunscreen, and come out for a splash-filled morning of fun! Event Details: What: Water Park @ Central When: Tuesday, June 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Where: Central Park, Sylacauga (across from Blue Bell Creameries) Cost: Free Admission Sponsor: Heritage South Credit Union

Men's Softball: Bigger and Better Than Ever!

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Food Truck Friday Season is Here!

Join the Yard Sale!

MVSC Community Yard Sale by Sylacauga Parks & Recreation

🎉 Maxye Veazey Senior Center's Community Yard Sale 🎉

Join us for a day of treasure hunting and community fun at the Maxye Veazey Senior Center's Community Yard Sale!

🗓 Date: Friday, May 30
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Lawn outside of the Maxye Veazey Senior Center
(2 West 8th St., Sylacauga, AL 35150)

This is your chance to declutter, discover hidden gems, and connect with neighbors in a fun, relaxed outdoor setting. Whether you're looking to sell your gently used items or just want to browse and shop, there's something for everyone!

💸 $10 per table to sell | FREE to attend and shop!

🛍 Open to all ages, with a special welcome to our senior community.

👉 Reserve your spot today at sylacauga.recdesk.com or call 256.401.0021.

Don’t miss out—let’s make it a day to remember!

Get registered for Day Camp!

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Serving Seniors - Tuesday, March 18, 2025

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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".