Local Resources
Glynn County Recreation & Parks
Heart of Care is rooted in Glynn County, Georgia. Here's how to reach our local Recreation & Parks Department — park offices, registration, refunds, volunteer info, and the rainout hotline. All information from the GCRPD 2026 Activities Guide and subject to change.
Mission
The Recreation and Parks Department provides quality year-round recreational activities, facilities, and services that are safe, fun, and enhance the quality of life for all.
If you are in crisis
Crisis Lines — Free, Confidential, 24/7
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988 (Spanish, ASL, LGBTQ+ options available)
- Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL) — mental health, substance use, developmental disability crisis: 1-800-715-4225
- Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741
- Domestic Violence — Amity House (Glynn County) — 24-hour hotline: 1-912-264-1566
- National DV Hotline — 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788
- Veterans Crisis Line — dial 988 then press 1
- Emergency — 911
You are not a burden. Please reach out. — The Honey Badger 🖤
Food Access
Sparrow's Nest Food Pantry
Groceries for families in need — call for hours and eligibility.
Salvation Army of Glynn County
Food pantry, meals, and emergency assistance — 1620 Reynolds Street.
Georgia SNAP (Food Stamps)
Apply online at gateway.ga.gov — or call the DFCS Customer Contact Center.
WIC — Coastal Health District
Nutrition support for pregnant moms, infants, and children under 5.
Recovery Meetings & Peer Support
AA — Coastal Empire Intergroup
Meeting list for Brunswick, St. Simons, and Golden Isles.
NA — Coastal Georgia Area
Narcotics Anonymous — 24-hour helpline & meeting finder.
SMART Recovery
Science-based, secular alternative — free online meetings daily.
Gateway Behavioral Health
Local mental health & substance use services — 115 Scranton Connector, Brunswick.
912-261-9300 · Crisis: 1-800-715-4225
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral & information.
Recovery is not a straight line. Meetings are free, and you belong. — Briana, CPRS Apprentice
Transportation
Coastal Regional Coaches (CRC)
Rural public transit — schedule rides in Glynn & surrounding counties. Reserve at least 48 hours in advance.
Medicaid Non-Emergency Rides
Free rides to Medicaid-covered appointments (Southeast GA region — Southeastrans / Verida). Schedule 3 business days ahead.
Amity House Safe Transport
Emergency transport for survivors of domestic violence — call the 24-hour hotline.
The Red Bullet
Heart of Care on Wheels — mobile crisis-care & pop-up shop. If you see us out, come say hi.
Glynn County Recreation & Parks
The full 2026 Activities Guide, park offices, and registration details.
General Business Hours
Monday–Friday: 8am–5pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Extended hours during Youth Sport Registration.
Park Offices
Ballard Park
912-554-7780323 Old Jesup Road, Brunswick, GA 31520
Blythe Island Regional Park
912-279-28126616 Blythe Island Highway
Campground office open Monday–Saturday; hours vary by season.
Blythe Island Regional Park Marina
912-279-28526616 Blythe Island Highway
Mallery Park
912-279-2836601 Mallery Street
Neptune Park Pool
912-279-3720550 Beachview Drive
Open daily Memorial Day weekend – early August; weekends mid-August through Sept 7.
Neptune Mini Golf
912-279-3721550 Beachview Drive
Selden Park
912-279-2800100 Genoa Martin Drive
Selden Park Pool
912-279-2824100 Genoa Martin Drive
Seasonal — see pool schedule.
Community Building Rental Info
912-554-7780323 Old Jesup Road
Registration
Activities fill on a first-come, first-served basis. Register early — many programs have limited enrollment.
- Online: glynncounty.org/recreation — follow the link to Online Registration (not available for all programs).
- In person: visit any park office during business hours.
- Mail: send a completed registration card to Ballard Park, 323 Old Jesup Road, Brunswick, GA 31520.
Late registration fee: $25 if space is available after the deadline. Georgia Sales Tax applies to all GCRPD registration and rental fees.
Refunds
Refunds of registration fees (minus a $5 processing fee) for youth athletic leagues, adult athletic leagues, camps, and instructional programs must be requested before the first class meeting or first game of the season. Summer pool passes and late registration fees are non-refundable.
To request a refund: email glynnrec@glynncounty-ga.gov or call 912-554-7780.
Volunteer & Sponsorship
Volunteer coaches are always needed. Volunteers must pass a Criminal Background Screening and complete a free online Concussion Awareness Training class.
Mainland office: 912-554-7780 · St. Simons office: 912-279-2836
Team sponsorships are available — email glynnrec@glynncounty-ga.gov.
Source: Glynn County Recreation & Parks 2026 Activities Guide. Information is subject to change without advance notice. Heart of Care shares this as a neighborly resource — please confirm details directly with GCRPD.