Dublin-Laurens County Recreation Authority

What Dublin-Laurens County Recreation Authority does

Dublin-Laurens County Recreation Authority (DLCRA) is a Georgia public recreation authority formed in 1999 through the merger of the City of Dublin Recreation Department and the Laurens County Recreation Department. It operates Southern Pines Regional Park, a 120-acre multi-purpose recreation complex located directly off I-16 in Dublin, Georgia. The facility includes 15+ baseball/softball fields, football and soccer fields, pickleball courts, an indoor sports complex, the Ag & Expo Arena, and the seasonal Southern Pines Water Park, along with walking trails, a playground, and RV parking.

DLCRA provides year-round youth and adult recreational sports leagues (baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, track & field, volleyball, wrestling, and cheerleading), a travel sports sub-brand called Legacy Sports, senior programs, camps, and tournament registration. Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: local families register online through Rec1 or in-person; tournament organizers (Perfect Game, USSSA, Legion FC) and equestrian associations (ORHA, NBHA District 05) use the facility for sanctioned events; and visiting participants rent RV parking. Revenue is generated entirely through transaction-based fees including registration fees ($30-$80 youth, $375 adult softball), tournament hosting fees, RV parking ($37-$53/day), and facility rentals at the Ag & Expo Arena. The organization is government-mandated, not equity-backed, and does not disclose financial figures.

The technology stack is standard third-party infrastructure: Rec1 for registration and scheduling, PayPal/Stripe/Square/Authorize.net for payment processing, and Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics for web traffic monitoring. The only notable technical component is a lightning detection system with siren and strobe alerts at Southern Pines for participant safety. The organization is small, with approximately nine full-time staff including an Executive Director, Athletic & Legacy Director, and various coordinators, supplemented by partnerships that extend its operational capacity in soccer (Legion FC) and travel sports (Legacy Sports).

Name

Dublin-Laurens County Recreation Authority

Legal name

DUBLIN LAURENS COUNTY RECREATION AUTHORITY

Website

https://dlcra.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dublin-Laurens County Recreation Authority is a Georgia public recreation authority that operates the 120-acre Southern Pines Regional Park in Dublin, GA, offering youth and adult sports leagues, tournaments, equestrian events, and a water park to local families and regional visitors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Recreation Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration (BPAIAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

National/State Park Campgrounds & Public Campgrounds (THAMAJAI)

Keywords

• Public recreation services
• Youth sports leagues
• Community sports facilities
• Equestrian event hosting
• Tournament venue management

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Youth Sports Registration Fees: Registration fees for youth recreational sports leagues including baseball, basketball, football, cheer, soccer, softball, track & field, volleyball, and wrestling. Fees range from $30-$80 per participant.
2. Facility and Tournament Hosting: Hosting regional and national tournaments including Perfect Game, USSSA, and other baseball/softball events. Revenue from tournament registration fees and facility usage fees.
3. RV Parking Rentals: RV parking spots for Ag & Expo and tournament participants with 30 AMP ($37/day) and 50 AMP ($53/day) options including water and electric hookups.
4. Ag & Expo Arena Events: Horse shows, rodeos, car shows, craft shows, and other equestrian/livestock events at the Ag & Expo Arena generating facility rental and event fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dublin-Laurens County Recreation Authority operates Southern Pines Regional Park, a 120-acre multi-purpose recreation complex in Dublin, Georgia. It delivers organized youth and adult sports leagues, hosts regional and national tournaments (Perfect Game, USSSA), and operates an equestrian Ag & Expo Arena, a seasonal water park, and RV parking for visitors.

Product overview

Dublin-Laurens County Recreation Authority operates as a multi-facility recreation management organization offering a unified portfolio of parks, sports programs, and event venues centered around Southern Pines Regional Park. The core offering consists of Southern Pines Regional Park (120-acre complex with 15 baseball/softball fields, football/soccer fields, pickleball courts, and indoor sports complex), complemented by specialized venues including Southern Pines Water Park (seasonal water park) and the Ag & Expo Arena (equestrian and event venue). DLCRA provides recreational sports programs through its main division (youth baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, track & field, volleyball, wrestling, cheerleading) and Legacy Sports (travel sports league with regional tournaments). Additional services include RV parking rentals, tournament registration, senior programs, and camps. An online registration system powered by Rec1 integrates scheduling and payment processing across all programs. The organization positions itself as a destination for both community recreation and regional sports tourism, hosting tournaments and events that drive economic growth in the Dublin-Laurens County area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Legacy Sports: A travel sports league for athletes ready to take their game to the next level, operated under DLCRA.
• Southern Pines Water Park
• Southern Pines Regional Park

Products and services

• Southern Pines Regional Park A 120-acre multi-purpose recreation complex featuring 15 baseball/softball fields, football and soccer fields, pickleball courts, an indoor sports complex, the Ag Expo & Arena, Southern Pines Water Park, walking trails, and RV parking. Serves as the primary venue for DLCRA's recreational programs and tournaments.
• Recreation Sports Programs Youth and adult recreational sports leagues including baseball (ages 4-12), basketball (ages 6-14), football (ages 5-12), soccer (ages 3-14), softball (youth and adult), track & field (ages 7-14), volleyball, wrestling, and cheerleading (ages 5-14), including Dixie Youth Baseball and Braves Country Softball partnerships.
• Legacy Sports Travel sports league for advanced athletes featuring regional baseball and softball tournaments, tryouts, seasonal tournaments, and baseball camps. Operated as a separate division of DLCRA with its own website and registration system.
• Southern Pines Water Park Seasonal water park offering season passes, opening day events, swim lessons, and special events. Operated as a separate branded facility within Southern Pines Regional Park.
• Ag & Expo Arena Equestrian and event venue hosting horse shows, barrel racing, rodeos, car shows, 4H groups, craft shows, and special events. Features RV parking facilities for event participants with 30 or 50 AMP power and water/electric hookups.
• RV Parking RV and camper parking rental service offered at Southern Pines Regional Park with 30 AMP ($37/day) and 50 AMP ($53/day) options, including water and electric hookups and an on-site dump station. Reserved for horse show and baseball/softball tournament participants.
• Senior Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Positioned Dublin, GA as a destination for recreation and sports tourism
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Legion FCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegion FC runs the Dublin-Laurens County Recreation Authority Soccer Program. The partnership provides youth soccer leagues (U5-U14) managed by Legion FC at Southern Pines Regional Park facilities. Registration and scheduling handled through Legion FC's league platform.
• Atlanta Braves (Braves Country Softball)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Atlanta Braves for Braves Country Softball youth girls league. The program develops young female athletes' skills through association with the professional baseball organization.
• Legacy SportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDLCRA hosts Legacy Sports, a travel sports league for athletes ready to compete at advanced levels. Legacy Sports organizes travel baseball and softball teams, hosts tournaments, and coordinates with DLCRA on field usage at Southern Pines Regional Park.
• Perfect GamecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPerfect Game hosts national youth baseball tournaments at Southern Pines Regional Park including Perfect Game Allstate, Perfect Game World Series, and regular Perfect Game events. These tournaments bring regional and national teams to the facility.
• USSSAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSSSA sanctions and hosts baseball tournaments at DLCRA facilities including USSSA World Series, USSSA-Joe Wilson events, and USSSA-Baseball tournaments.
• ORHA (Ohooppee Rivers Horse Association)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorORHA hosts horse shows and barrel racing competitions at the Ag & Expo Arena.
• NBHA District 05 (National Barrel Horse Association)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNBHA District 05 barrel racing events held at Southern Pines Regional Park's Ag & Expo Arena.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National nonprofit operating youth development and recreation programs for ages 6-18, with significant overlap on youth programming, facilities, and government/foundation funding models.
• YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta: Large nonprofit recreation operator running youth sports leagues, swim programs, and multi-use facilities across metro Atlanta. Comparable mission-driven recreational programming and youth sports league model, though at much larger geographic scale.
• ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (Disney): Large-scale multi-sport tournament and training complex at Walt Disney World. Comparable as a multi-sport destination venue hosting youth tournaments, RV/lodging, and event tourism, though at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Cooperstown All-Star Village: Youth baseball tournament destination in upstate New York hosting week-long travel team events. Same economic model as DLCRA's tournament business: field rentals, on-site lodging/amenities, and travel-team travel demand.
• Big League Dreams: Operator of multi-field baseball/softball tournament complexes that host Perfect Game and USSSA-style national events. Directly comparable as a destination sports complex business built around tournament hosting and field rentals.
• Ripken Experience: Ripken Baseball operates purpose-built youth tournament complexes across the U.S. Closest direct peer for a destination tournament facility scaled for travel teams, with comparable RV/lodging and field-rental economics.

Others

• Perfect Game: Largest U.S. youth baseball scouting and tournament organizer, and an existing DLCRA channel partner. Comparable because Perfect Game's tournament calendar and venue economics directly drive DLCRA's facility revenue.
• USSSA: National sanctioning body for amateur baseball/softball and other sports, and an existing DLCRA channel partner. Provides tournament flow and sanctioning economics comparable to those underpinning DLCRA's tournament revenue.
• National Recreation and Park Association: Industry and advocacy body for U.S. public park and recreation agencies. Relevant as the structural peer category for DLCRA's government-authority operating model and funding framework.

Emerging players

• Legion FC (Youth Soccer): Youth soccer club operator running leagues at Southern Pines Regional Park through a strategic partnership with DLCRA. Comparable as a sports-program partner sharing fields and registration economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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