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We have some really great companies in our community! Thank you Ridge Runner Custom Construction, Covington Excavation,...
04/27/2026

We have some really great companies in our community! Thank you Ridge Runner Custom Construction, Covington Excavation, and Jordan Home Improvement!

04/27/2026

☕️ Partner with Us for Monday Morning Mingle! 🍩

The Athens Community Center is looking for local businesses to sponsor our monthly *Monday Morning Mingle*—a welcoming time for community members to enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee and connect with friends and neighbors.

🗓 First Monday of each month
⏰ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Athens Community Center Lobby

Sponsors can contribute coffee (brewed or grounds) and treats, and in return, your business will be recognized for supporting a positive, community-centered event.

It’s a simple way to give back, gain visibility, and help create a warm, inviting space for our community.

Interested in sponsoring? Reach out to us today to claim a date! you can call us at 740/592-3325 or shoot us an email at athensapr@ci.athens.oh.us

Register for our Youth Baseball Programs today!!
04/26/2026

Register for our Youth Baseball Programs today!!

It's almost pool season! We are busy getting our pool ready for the summer! Important dates coming up:May 1st @ 8am: swi...
04/22/2026

It's almost pool season! We are busy getting our pool ready for the summer!

Important dates coming up:
May 1st @ 8am: swim lesson session 1 registration opens (online, in person, or on the phone)
May 1st @ 8am: after hour rental requests open (online)
May 22nd 1p-6p: pre-season membership sales and swim tests for children under 14
May 23rd is opening day: 10a - 12p lap swim; 12p-7p open swim; 7p-8p lap swim

Visit our website to learn more: https://www.ci.athens.oh.us/547/Athens-City-Pool

04/21/2026
It’s Morning Mingle time again! We are all set up and ready to mingle. Come see us! A huge thank you to Fluff Bakery for...
04/06/2026

It’s Morning Mingle time again! We are all set up and ready to mingle. Come see us! A huge thank you to Fluff Bakery for donating coffee and yummy pastries!

Come on out today at 1pm to the outdoor basketball courts behind the Athens Community Center to share in the fun of a to...
04/04/2026

Come on out today at 1pm to the outdoor basketball courts behind the Athens Community Center to share in the fun of a totally free Egg Hunt for the community. The kids are going to have a blast! Egg Hunt starts at 130pm

We hope to see you TOMORROW at 1pm behind the Athens Community Center!
04/03/2026

We hope to see you TOMORROW at 1pm behind the Athens Community Center!

Don't forget to come out tomorrow for our Egg Hunt! We always have a good time and can't wait to spend the afternoon wit...
04/03/2026

Don't forget to come out tomorrow for our Egg Hunt! We always have a good time and can't wait to spend the afternoon with our community!

Join the Athens Arts, Parks and Recreation Department for an afternoon of springtime fun at our annual Community Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM!

Families are invited to enjoy an exciting day filled with music, activities, crafts, games, and plenty of festive fun leading up to the main event — the Egg Hunt beginning at 1:30 PM. Egg hunts will be separated by age groups to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants, and an accessible egg hunt will also be available so every child can join in the celebration.

Each child participating in the egg hunt will take home a goodie bag packed with fun surprises!

Bring your baskets, gather your friends and family, and celebrate the season with us at this beloved community tradition.

Join the Athens Arts, Parks and Recreation Department for an afternoon of springtime fun at our annual Community Egg Hun...
04/01/2026

Join the Athens Arts, Parks and Recreation Department for an afternoon of springtime fun at our annual Community Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM!

Families are invited to enjoy an exciting day filled with music, activities, crafts, games, and plenty of festive fun leading up to the main event — the Egg Hunt beginning at 1:30 PM. Egg hunts will be separated by age groups to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants, and an accessible egg hunt will also be available so every child can join in the celebration.

Each child participating in the egg hunt will take home a goodie bag packed with fun surprises!

Bring your baskets, gather your friends and family, and celebrate the season with us at this beloved community tradition.

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701 E State St
Athens, OH
45701

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Monday 6am - 9pm
Tuesday 6am - 9pm
Wednesday 6am - 9pm
Thursday 6am - 9pm
Friday 6am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 7pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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