Summer 2027 in Dunwoody: Nature Center camp signup opens Feb. 1, the Two Bridges splash pad runs late May to September, and free concerts at Brook Run Park.
Last checked Oct. 5, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Where a detail is from 2026, we say so; 2027 dates go in as organizers post them.
DeKalb County schools let out on Thursday, May 27, 2027, according to the district’s 2026-27 calendar (PDF). The first deadline to watch comes much earlier: Dunwoody Nature Center summer camp registration opens Feb. 1, 2027.
Who to call
- Dunwoody Parks and Recreation: parks@dunwoodyga.gov, City Hall 678-382-6700
- Dunwoody Nature Center camps: 770-394-3322, camp@dunwoodynature.org
- Spruill Center for the Arts camps: camps page
Pools and the splash pad
Dunwoody has no city swimming pool on its list of parks. Its water play is the Two Bridges Park splash pad, 50 Perimeter Center East:
- Season: typically late May through September. In 2026 it opened May 29 at 10 a.m. with a community celebration, free treats and giveaways, per the city’s splash pad page.
- Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; each push of the button runs the water for 30 minutes.
- Also at the park: a playground, first-come pavilions, restrooms and trails.
More in our parks and trails guide.
Summer camps
| Camp | Where | Ages | Key date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunwoody Nature Center | 5343 Roberts Drive | 4 to 13 | 2027 registration opens Feb. 1 |
| Spruill Center for the Arts | Spruill Center for the Arts | 5 to 10, 11 to 14, teen intensives 14 to 18 | 2027 dates not yet posted |
| Camp Flashback | Donaldson-Bannister Farm, 4831 Chamblee Dunwoody Road | See camp page | 2026 ran week by week from June 1; 2027 not yet posted |
| Camps @ DBC | Dunwoody Baptist Church | See camp page | 2027 dates not yet posted |
Dunwoody Nature Center runs week-long, nature-themed day camps for ages 4 to 13, with a half-day program for 4-year-olds and full days for ages 5 and up. Full-day campers can add early drop-off from 8 a.m. and late pickup until 6 p.m. Members get 10% off, the center says.
Spruill runs themed art camps for ages 5 to 10 and studio camps for ages 11 to 14, both 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. with before- and after-care, plus teen art intensives for ages 14 to 18, according to its camps page.
Camp Flashback, the Dunwoody Preservation Trust’s camp at the 1870 Donaldson-Bannister Farm, offers old-fashioned summer fun. Its 2026 weeks began June 1, per the trust’s 2026 camp page.
Camp operators: send us your 2027 dates with a link.
Free summer fun
- Groovin’ on the Green: free concerts at the Brook Run Park amphitheater, all ages, with lawn chairs and coolers welcome. The 2026 series ran June 13 to Oct. 10, per the city’s Groovin’ on the Green page.
- Pics in the Park: free movies under the stars at Pernoshal Park, with free popcorn and candy, per the city’s Pics in the Park page.
- The Fourth of July parade: see our Fourth of July page.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dunwoody have a public pool? No city pool is on Dunwoody’s list of parks. The city’s water play is the free splash pad at Two Bridges Park, 50 Perimeter Center East.
When does the Dunwoody splash pad open? The Two Bridges Park splash pad typically opens in late May and runs through September, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. In 2026 it opened May 29 with a community celebration.
When does Dunwoody Nature Center summer camp registration open? Feb. 1, 2027. The center runs week-long nature day camps for ages 4 to 13, with early drop-off and late pickup for full-day campers.
What free summer events does Dunwoody have? Groovin’ on the Green, free concerts at the Brook Run Park amphitheater, and Pics in the Park, free outdoor movies at Pernoshal Park. The 2027 lineups were not out when we checked.
What this means for you
- Put Feb. 1, 2027, in the calendar for Nature Center camp signup.
- Plan on the splash pad, not a pool, for cooling off in town.
- Bring a lawn chair to Brook Run Park for the free concerts.
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