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DEPARTMENT OF LEISURE SERVICES (DLS)

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About Us

The Fitzgerald-Ben Hill Department of Leisure Services was started in 1974 with a grant from the Soil & Water Conservation Fund.  Since that time the DLS has grown to include 10 parks, a pool, a skeet shooting range, and several rental facilities.

​As a joint service of the city and county, the Fitzgerald-Ben Hill Department of Leisure Services (DLS) is charged with the supervision and direction of countywide recreational activities. It is supported by city & county taxes, activity & rental fees, and sponsorship fees.

Our mission is to provide, establish, maintain, and conduct City/County-wide leisure services programming; to maintain such activities that contribute to individuals physical, mental, social, and spiritual growth, and by such other means as may aid in the accomplishment of this purpose.

The Fitzgerald-Ben Hill Department of Leisure Services is a member of the Georgia Recreation & Parks Association and the National Recreation & Parks Association.

BOARD MEMBERS

John Luckie – Chairman, 10th Term, Representing the City of Fitzgerald
Hank Braddy – Secretary/Treasurer, 3rd Term, Representing the City of Fitzgerald
Jeremy Cox – 1st Term, Representing Ben Hill County
Johnny Pruitt – 4th Term, At Large
Jennifer Shoultz – 2nd Term, Representing Ben Hill County

STAFF MEMBERS

Keith Morris – Director
Harvey Taylor – Athletic Director
Robert McDonald – Turf Mgmt Supervisor
Ben Cleghorn – Asst. Turf Mgmt Supervisor
Nelson Dopson – Maintenance Supervisor
Demond Lampkin – Maintenance
Brenda Young - Facilities Set-Up
Duree Land – Secretary
Candy Herod – Secretary

CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF LEISURE SERVICES

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DLS Main Office
Legion Park
816 North Main Street
Fitzgerald, Ga 31750

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(229) 426-5050 (office)
​(229) 426-5051 (office)

(229) 426-5059 (fax)

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Department of
Leisure Services


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Monday-Friday
8am-5pm
(except holidays)


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CITY OF FITZGERALD CITY HALL  |  302 E CENTRAL AVE  |​  FITZGERALD, GA 31750  |  (229) 426-5060

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E-Verify #100652  Date of Authority 2/15/2008
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