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LOCAL PARKS

Jenkins Park Downtown Trenton
Bring a picnic to one of the Trenton City Park’s three covered picnic areas
and shaded benches, near gently flowing Town Creek, while the kids play
on the state-of-the-art playground. The park boasts 2 softball fields, a
basketball court, restrooms, walking track with StoryWalk, lovely flower
mural, and an accessible pathway that connects with Town Creek Trail.
Jenkins Park is also home to the annual 1945 Dade County Fair; a Fourth
of July celebration and fireworks show.

Trenton City Community Center
Located conveniently next to Jenkins Park, the Community Center may be
rented by residents and business owners. Featuring a 3,000-square-foot
Historic Courthouse, Square, and Veterans Memorial meeting room with tables, chairs, a stage and audio-visual support, it’s the
perfect place for special events, meetings, and celebrations. Glass doors
Park, Downtown Trenton open to an outdoor patio and there’s also an indoor kitchen.
The 1926 Dade County Historic Courthouse is on the National Register of
Historic Places. It is the fourth courthouse in Dade County and replaces Trenton City Pool
the previous courthouse which was burned in the Chattanooga campaign When school lets out for summer, Trenton City Pool opens to the public
of the Civil War. Situated adjacent to the square is Veterans Memorial daily (except Sunday). Lifeguards oversee Open Swim from Noon-6 pm, and
Park. Dedicated to the veterans of Dade County, the park has a gazebo, Senior Swim from 11 am-Noon Mon.-Fri. A concession stand is onsite. Private
picnic tables, park benches, and multiple monuments honoring veterans rentals are available for evenings, 6-9 pm Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri. & Sat.
from several wars. This building now houses the offices of the Chamber of Purchase summer passes for singles or families.
Commerce and Welcome Center for the county. The Senior Center is also
located on the grounds.
Dade County Sports Complex
The well-maintained 40-acre Dade County Sports Complex is open daily and
free to the public (except sports league field rentals). The Complex features:
1/2-mile accessible walking track with benches; tennis and pickleball courts;
baseball, softball, football, and soccer fields; 4 batting cages; a playground;
a concession stand open during league events; several bathrooms; and a
sizable building that may be rented for family reunions, birthday parties, or
special events.

Dade County Parks and Recreation
9622 Hwy. 11 S., Trenton, GA 30752
423-290-8415 | dadecounty-ga.gov/189/parks-recreation

The City of Trenton’s Jenkins Park includes the Community Center,
pool, ball fields, playground, picnic area, and stage. To map it, use:
103 Price St., Trenton, GA 30752 | 706-657-4167

6 V isitDadeGA.c om | 706-657-4488