City: Atlanta, GA

Category: Parks & Recreation

Telephone: (404) 255-0723

Address: 216 West Wieuca Rd. NE

Description: This Chastain course was built in the 1940s and first designed by Bobby Jones and Walter Hagen. Its low, rolling terrain is called a championship course. The stone clubhouse, perhaps in tribute to the country synonymous with golf, is modeled after venerable structures in Scotland. Here you will find a pro shop and snack bar. Weekday fees are $30 to $40, $35 to $45 on weekends. Nonresidents pay $2 extra. Walkers take $10 off fees.

City: Atlanta, GA

Category: Parks & Recreation

Telephone: (770) 822-5400

Address: 585 Camp Perrin Rd.

Description: Beautiful Bermuda grass fairways with bent grass greens make this course a pleasure to view as well as to play. The links feature a clubhouse, restaurant, driving range, and putting green. Club and cart rentals are available. Other amenities in this county-operated complex include tennis courts and a pool. Weekday nonresident players pay $25 to $45; on weekends the fee is $50, with a cart. Gwinnett residents pay $6 less.

City: Atlanta, GA

Category: Parks & Recreation

Address: 6060 Golf Club Dr.

City: Atlanta, GA

Category: Parks & Recreation

Telephone: (678) 482-3551

Address: 9000 Holiday Rd.

Description: This resort’s 18-hole championship course was designed by Gary Player and Ron Kirby & Associates. Eight holes skirt Lake Lanier. Golf Digest gives it 3.5 stars and Golfweek magazine named the course on its list of America’s best in 1992 and 1994. Greens fees for 18 holes are $25 to $42 Monday through Friday and $26 to $54 Saturday and Sunday.

City: Atlanta, GA

Category: Parks & Recreation

Telephone: (770) 932-7233

Address: 6950 Holiday Rd.

Description: Enjoy horseback riding on miles of scenic trails along the shores of Lake Lanier. This stable offers guided walking trail rides, which are great for beginners, as well as pony rides and riding lessons.

City: Atlanta, GA

Category: Parks & Recreation

Telephone: (770) 813-1010

Address: 2300 Satellite Blvd.

Description: These two rinks, one on the northeast and one on the northwest side of town, are open for public skating Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to noon; Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 4 to 5:30 p.m.; Thursday, 7 to 8:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. The rink is also open Friday, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., and Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m. Fees are $7 to $8 per person depending on the length of time the rink is open. Skate rental is $3, if needed. The rinks also provide skating instruction and hockey leagues for all ages.

City: Atlanta, GA

Category: Parks & Recreation

Telephone: (770) 578-6379

Address: 4880 Lower Roswell Rd.

Description: Marietta Ice Center offers public skating in addition to hockey and figure skating. Classes are available as well. Check the website for schedules. Prices are $7 for admission, $5 for 5 and under. Skates can be rented for $3. There is a grill/cafe on-site should you get hungry.

City: Atlanta, GA

Category: Parks & Recreation

Telephone: (404) 297-7804, (770) 449-6333

Address: 116 Center St.

Description: This center has been teaching martial arts since 1967. Here children 8 to 14 can study the defensive martial art in classes seven days a week. Aikido stresses channeling energy rather than brute strength for the purpose of self-defense. Increased strength and spiritual awareness are among the aims of devotees of aikido. Monthly fees are $70 to for the first child, $30 for each additional sibling.

City: Atlanta, GA

Category: Parks & Recreation

Telephone: (404) 252-8200

Address: 5290 Roswell Rd. NE

Description: This large 8,000-square-foot center houses training for men, women, and children, plus a martial arts supplies store. Nationally ranked husband-and-wife team Joey and Sheldon Imperatori teach clients discipline and self-defense techniques while increasing confidence and fitness levels. The center also offers personal trainers and fitness equipment. Costs for each course vary, so call for details.

City: Atlanta, GA

Category: Parks & Recreation

Telephone: (770) 594-0912

Address: 11060 Alpharetta Hwy., Suite 148

Description: The massive complex near GA 400 offers seven different fields designed for both recreational and tournament play. It is open only on weekends. You must be at least 11 years old to play and anyone under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. A full day is $30 and a half day is $20; cost includes a semi-auto marker, full face mask, goggles, and field fee. If you have your own equipment, it’s just $10. Season passes are available. Private group pricing is based on 20 or more.

City: Atlanta, GA

Category: Parks & Recreation

City: Atlanta, GA

Category: Parks & Recreation

Telephone: (404) 784-5327

Description: Atlanta Racquetball Club has no specific facility from which to operate but is committed to promoting racquetball in Atlanta and the Southeast. In existence since 1997, they maintain a directory of players and listing of courts, as well as promoting tournaments. If you want to play while you are visiting the metro area, contact them about availability and possible pairings.

City: Atlanta, GA

Category: Parks & Recreation

Telephone: (770) 993-1879

Address: 500 Azalea Dr.

Description: Founded in 1974, this club is full of dedicated rowers. Its boathouse is across from the Chattahoochee River Park. The club holds novice clinics monthly from March to October. There are rowing events every weekend.

City: Atlanta, GA

Category: Parks & Recreation

Address: 3097 East Shadowlawn Ave. NE

City: Atlanta, GA

Category: Parks & Recreation

Telephone: (770) 593-5817

Description: This club sponsors weekly walks, monthly hikes, judged race walks, and other events in various locations throughout Atlanta. It even hosts weekend excursions outside the metro Atlanta area. Walks range from beginners to advanced. The Walking Club also publishes a newsletter.