Sports and Recreation Programs

Did you know that former Heavyweight Champion Evander Holyfield used to train at Doraville's Paul Murphy Boxing Club? The gym is open weekdays from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and lessons are taught weekdays from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The Paul Murphy Boxing Club is located at 3688 King Avenue across from the Doraville MARTA Station. The monthly membership fee is $10 per person. For more information, contact Club Manager Bernard Styles at (770) 457-0003.

Are you looking for a place to shoot hoops? If so Fleming Arena is open to adults and children throughout the year, however open hours are subject to change, depending on the season. Generally, the arena is open Monday through Thursday from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Children usually arrive after school (3:00 pm to 5:00 pm). Children ages 8 and under must be supervised by someone at least 15 years old.

The Recreation Department offers lessons in Karate. Classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Fleming Arena. For more information, contact the Recreation Department at (770) 936-3850.  

For Adults “Healthy Hearts” Low Impact Aerobics
Low impact aerobics are taught Tuesdays and Fridays from 8:30 am to 9:30 am. The aerobics class is $21 per month (or $4 per class). The class is free for individuals age 50 and older. For registration or general information, contact course instructor Diane Hutchison at (770) 936-3850.

Water aerobics lessons are held during the summer months when the City pool is open. This year the pool opens May, 22, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. Lessons will be held Tuesdays & Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Wednesdays and Fridays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The cost is $3 per class for adults and $2 per class for seniors (55 & up). For more information, contact Elaine Adams at (770) 458-4805.

Seasonal

Registration for adult summer basketball is currently open. Games may begin as early as May (depending on registration). Games will be held on Wednesday and Friday nights from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at Fleming Arena. Cost includes $475 per team and $50 per free agent.

The adult men's flag football league may begin as early as May (depending on registration). Registration is currently open. Games will be played on Saturdays from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm at Honeysuckle Park. Registration fees for the league include $450 per team and $50 for free agents. 

Registration is currently open. This year's men and co-ed softball season may begin as early as May. Registration fees include $450 per team or $50 for free agents. Games will be played on Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at Honeysuckle Park.  To register for basketball, softball or flag football, contact the Recreation Department's Assistant Director Ramond Mosley at (770) 936-3850 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

If you're interested in getting active and meeting new and fun people our adult recreation leagues are for you! We field leagues for the novice participant and the competitive weekend warrior looking for another league. If you are a team captain who's looking for a new league or more games or just a free agent looking to get involved, please contact the Doraville Recreation Department at (770) 936-3850.

Registration begins early October and runs throughout the month. Practice begins in November. Youth basketball is for Girls and Boys ages 5 through 17 years old. Registration fees are $90, 1st child; $80, 2nd child; $70, for 3 or more children. $5 per registration for Out of County Fee. For more information, call (770) 936-3850.

Youth Basketball Camp

Youth basketball camp is held in October for ages 7 through 12. The cost is $25 per child. Camp instruction includes basic fundamentals. For more information, call (770) 936-3850.

Youth Basketball Registration Form

Baseball and softball programs are for children ages 7 through 16. Registration begins February 2 through March 9th, weekdays from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at Fleming Arena. For T-Ball (under 7), the registration cost is $75 per child. For boys and girls ages 7-16, the cost is $110 for the first child, $100 for the second, and $90 for each additional child. An additional $5 fee is required for children who reside outside the county. Workouts begin March 9-14. For more information, contact the Recreation Department at 936-3850.

Registration for football and cheerleading begins in early July and runs throughout the month. Practice usually begins in late July.  Football and cheerleading is open to boys and girls ages 5-13. The cost is $125 per child and equipment and uniforms are provided.

Youth soccer is open to boys and girls ages 7-13 with age groups broken up into three groups: 7-8, 9-10 and 11-13. Registration begins February 1 and runs through March 8. Parents can register their children from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Saturday. The cost is $75 per child with an $5 additional cost for children residing outside the county. Workouts begin March 9-14. Bi-lingual coaches are needed, so if you're interested please call the Recreation Department at (770) 936-3850.