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City of Aiken News & Updates

The latest updates, alerts, multimedia, and press releases from the City of Aiken.

Smart Steps: How to Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls

April 22, 2024

AIKEN, SC — The City of Aiken Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, in conjunction with the Senior Commission, will host a free event, Smart Steps: How to Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls on Thursday, May 16 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Lessie B. Price Senior & Youth Center, 841 Edgefield Avenue NW. The mission of the Senior Commission is to facilitate programming to advance the well-being of seniors (age 50 and above) in Aiken.

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City of Aiken Enhances Osbon Park Playground Experience

April 12, 2024

Aiken, SC – The City of Aiken Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department is excited to unveil the newly upgraded playground system at Osbon Park located at 346 Columbia Avenue NW, Aiken, SC 29801. This revitalized play area now features a GameTime play system designed for children ages 5 to 12 years old.

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Your Vote, Your Flick: Teen Movie Night!

April 10, 2024

The City of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department cordially invites you to celebrate the last day of school by joining our inaugural Teen Movie Night on Thursday, May 30, 2024. The movie screening will occur in Gym 1 of the Odell Weeks Activities Center at 1700 Whiskey Road.

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April 2024 is National Fair Housing Month Fair Housing

April 4, 2024

The City of Aiken along with the nation, celebrates the 56th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. This landmark law was signed into law on April 11, 1968, by President Lyndon B. Johnson. The Fair Housing Act prohibits housing discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and family status. The Act furthers the beliefs advocated by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the other heroes of the Civil Rights Movement.

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Upcoming Events

Apr
23
Tue
2024
5:30 pm Board of Zoning Appeals
Board of Zoning Appeals
Apr 23 @ 5:30 pm
Board of Zoning Appeals
City of Aiken Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Municipal Building, 111 Chesterfield St S Upstairs, City Council Chambers Regular Meeting 5:30 PM WRITTEN COMMENTS ARE ENCOURAGED. ONLY THE REGULAR MEETING WILL BE STREAMED LIVE ON YOUTUBE & 4[...]
Apr
29
Mon
2024
all-day Red Recycling Week
Red Recycling Week
Apr 29 all-day
Red Recycling Week
 
Apr
30
Tue
2024
8:00 am Start Smart
Start Smart
Apr 30 @ 8:00 am – May 13 @ 9:00 pm
Start Smart @ Odell Weeks Activities Center
Registration is open now through May 13, 2024 for the Start Smart Program! Start Smart is a beginners instructional program that provides children (ages 3-5) exposure to physical and social activity through sports (soccer and/or[...]

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General Information

Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday
8:10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Mailing Address
P.O Box 1177
Aiken, SC 29802

Physical Address
111 Chesterfield St. S
Aiken, SC 29801

Phone:
803-642-7654

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111 Chesterfield St. S • Aiken, SC 29801 • 803-642-7654
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