Parks & Recreation Archives

Map shows the Gary Barham Park expansion in Ola (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).

Board Approved a Property Purchase to Expand Gary Barham Park

January 7, 2025 Clayton

Henry County approved buying 48 acres to expand Gary Barham Park. The park is off North Ola Road in district 3. The purchase is in […]

Photo shows the Henry County outdoor fitness court at JP Moseley Park (Henry County photo).

Outdoor Fitness Court Install is Moving Forward in McDonough

January 2, 2025 Clayton

The city of McDonough received a grant in October 2024 for a new outdoor fitness court. They approved the court’s installation in January 2025. It […]

Photo showing tennis courts at Richard Craig Park in McDonough (Explore Georgia photo).

Board Approved Bid to Resurface Tennis Courts at Richard Craig

November 18, 2024 Clayton

In 2022, Henry County resurfaced half of the tennis courts at Richard Craig Park. Now, the county has approved a bid to resurface the remaining […]

McDonough Receives a Grant to Install an Outdoor Fitness Court

October 22, 2024 Clayton

The McDonough council has approved moving forward with plans for a new outdoor fitness court. The court’s installation is partially-funded by a grant. The city’s […]

Photo shows members of the Henry County Kiwanis Club presenting a check for new playgrounds to Henry County in August 2024 (Henry County photo).

Kiwanis Club Donation Will Build New Playgrounds in Henry County

August 28, 2024 Clayton

The Henry County Kiwanis Club donated $150,000 this month to Henry County Parks & Recreation. The donation will build new playgrounds at Cochran Park and […]

Photo shows a map of Henry County with icons for the park master plan recommended improvements (Clayton Carte / MHF News map created with Google MyMaps).

A Look at Henry County’s New Parks Master Plan

August 22, 2024 Clayton

Henry County has adopted its first parks master plan in fifty years. The plan identifies areas to not only improve existing parks, but also build […]

Map showing SPLOST VI committee-recommended transportation projects (Henry County map).

The SPLOST Committee Makes Its Project Recommendations

June 11, 2024 Clayton

The Henry County SPLOST VI committee has made its project recommendations for the upcoming sales tax program. The project list now goes to the board […]

Google Streetview image of Red Hawk Park in McDonough. Henry County plans to use the location to construct a new courthouse and judicial complex (Google Streetview photo).

Fire Rescue & Parks Community Festival is This Saturday

May 2, 2024 Clayton

Henry County Fire Rescue & Henry County Parks and Recreation invite the community to a parade and festival happening this Saturday, May 4th. Both departments […]

Photo shows Henry County elected officials and county management at the Mt. Carmel Recreation Center Topping-Out Ceremony on April 29, 2024 (Clayton Carte photo).

County Celebrates the Topping-Out at Mt. Carmel Recreation Center

April 29, 2024 Clayton

Henry County’s next recreation center is one step closer to completion, following the topping-out ceremony on April 29. The new Mt. Carmel Recreation Center is […]