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Douglasville Area Information

The city of Douglasville is the county seat of Douglas County, Georgia. The population in 2009 was approximately at 33,000. Douglasville is one of the fastest growing cities in Georgia. Douglasville is just 20 miles from downtown Atlanta and just 10 minutes west of Six Flags Over Georgia. The area offers numerous restaurants, hotels and shopping for your convenience.

History

Douglasville was originally known as Skint Chestnut. The name derived from a large tree used by Indians as a landmark, which was stripped of its bark so as to be more conspicuous.

The Town of Douglasville was established by the Georgia General Assembly on February 25, 1875. An election was held on the first Saturday in March, 1875, and a mayor, treasurer, secretary and marshall were chosen. This began the official history of Douglasville, which today is one of the most attractive, historic parts of the Atlanta metro area.

Parks and Recreation

The Douglasville Parks and Recreation Department welcomes you to view their information on activities and events in the area. Douglasville features many beautiful parks that are open for all residents and visitors to enjoy. There are seven parks totaling over 300 acres, ball fields, gymnasiums, playgrounds, picnic shelters, swimming pools, a miniature train, a fishing lake, walking track, fitness course, ample green space, specialty facilities and recreation activating centers.

Attractions and Activities

The Douglasville area is home to many great attractions and activities that are sure to keep you and your family busy all year long. Come check out the Cultural Arts Center or if you’re fond of the outdoors, you’ll love Sweetwater Creek State Park or the Clinton Nature Preserve.

Cultural Arts Center of Douglasville/Douglas County

The mission of the Cultural Arts Council is to nurture, guide and stimulate the enjoyment of and participation in the arts among Douglas County residents and visitors by providing an atmosphere conductive to the arts, broadening the spectrum of quality exhibits and performances available to the community, and fostering individual interactions with the arts through a wide range of satellite groups.

Sweetwater Creek State Park

Sweetwater Creek is a peaceful tract of wilderness only minutes from downtown Atlanta. The most popular trail follows the free-flowing stream to the ruins of the New Manchester Manufacturing Company, a textile mill burned during the Civil War. Beyond the mill, the trail climbs rocky bluffs to provide views of the beautiful mile-long stretch of white-water rapids below. The 215-acre George Sparks Reservoir is popular with anglers and provides a pretty setting for feeding ducks and canoeing. Fishing supplies are available in the park's bait shop, while wildlife and history displays, trail maps, snacks and gift items may be found in the Visitor Center.

Clinton Nature Preserve

The Clinton Nature Preserve features over 200 acres with nature trails, a walking track, a log home, picnic areas and an amphitheater.

For more details about Douglasville, GA please visit the official site at
http://www.ci.douglasville.ga.us/