Athens parks director outlines amenities and access across city parks

Catherine Ann Jordan, director of Arts, Parks and Recreation, led a tour of Athens parks describing amenities and access at multiple city sites and providing contact and reservation information for users. "This is where you'll find the community center and the Athens City pool," Jordan said, describing facilities at East State Street Park including playgrounds, courts and gardens.

The overview matters because the facilities support recreation and community programs across neighborhoods and include features intended for broad access, such as inclusive playgrounds, ADA pathways and free courts. Jordan also explained rules and reservation options for shelter houses and sports fields, and gave the department's contact information for reservations.

At East…