PARKS AND RECREATION
Berrien County Recreation Authority
Director: Joe Barkman
Assistant Director: Shawn Witt
Athletic Supervisor: Cassie Purvis
340 Exum Street
Nashville, GA 31639
Office: (229) 335-4007
Fax: (229) 543-1216
EMAil: [email protected]
Open M-F 9:00am – 5:00pm
Berrien County Parks and Recreation Motto is: “KIDS FIRST”
The Berrien County Parks and Recreation Department serves over 1500 area
youth each year offering a variety of sports including Baseball, Softball,
Basketball, football, Cheerleading, Tennis and Soccer.
For more information on
Berrien County Parks and Recreation [BCPR] Department call 229-335-4007.
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Parks & Recreation Staff
Joe Barkman
Director
KIM ADAMS
CASSIE PURVIS
SHAWN WITT
ETHAN BRADFORD
Participant Information
Fall sports offered: Flag Football, Soccer and Cheerleading and Tennis
Flag football: ages 5-6 yr. old
Football: ages 7-12 yr. old
Soccer: ages 3-14 yr. old
Cheerleading: ages: 5-12 yr. old
Tennis: ages: 7-14 yr. old
Winter Sports offered: Basketball
Basketball ages 5-12 yr. old
Spring/summer sports offered: Baseball, Softball
Tee ball: ages 3-4 yr. old
Coach pitch: ages 5-6 yr. old
Baseball: ages 7-14 yr. old
Softball: ages 7-17 yr. old
Community Parks
Paradise Public Fishing
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Paradise Public Fishing Area
536 Paradise Drive
Enigma, Georgia 31749
229-533-4792
Hours of Operation:
October 1-April 30: Sunrise to Sunset
May 1-September 30: 24 hours/day
Paradise Public Fishing Area is 1,341 acres offering outdoor activities for all ages. Berrien County shares this land with Tift County and includes 60 lakes and ponds with fishing access from the banks and boats, and wheelchair acces Lakes are managed to provide bass, bream, crappie, and channel catfish. The area has ample space for fishing, beautiful picnic sites, hiking, birding, wildlife observation, and relaxation. A designated camping area allows tent camping and provides plenty of room for enjoyment. Boat ramps, docks, and fishing piers are available at several of the lakes and ponds, and a fish cleaning station is located between the entrance and the office. Certain heavily stocked ponds offer seasonal fishing for special events for children to help ensure multiple catches.
Paradise Public Fishing Area is managed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Management Section. More information may be found on their website by clicking the icon below.
