Roy E. Wilson

Roy E. Wilson serves as the director of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs.  Roy oversees 127 parks consisting of 6,506.85 acres of parkland and open space, 151 playgrounds, 2 golf courses, 105 tennis courts, 90 pavilions, 158 ball fields, 13 recreational facilities and the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts and Community Center.

Prior to joining the DeKalb County team, Roy served as Director of the Metro Parks and Recreation Department in Nashville, Tennessee and has been employed as the Deputy Director and Acting Director for the City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department, Assistant Director and Director of Nature Services for the City of Fort Worth, Texas Parks and Community Services Department, Superintendent of Recreation in Norfolk, Virginia and enjoyed successful employment in Cleveland, Ohio with the Cleveland Metroparks System and Cleveland State University.

Roy has a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from Tennessee State University, in Nashville, Tennessee and completed the Management Excellence Program at Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Departmental Summary - Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs

The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs creates an opportunity for a better quality of life for the communities of DeKalb County through people, parks, programs and partnerships.  As agents of local government, we assume the honor, privilege, and responsibilities of the service and confidence our citizens have entrusted to us.  We will continue to work hard and strive to give our patrons the very best we have to offer in recreation, parks and cultural arts opportunities.  We encourage all members of the community to join us in promoting active and healthy lifestyles through participation in parks and recreational activities.  There may be no better time to get started than right now!  After all, imagine your world without parks and recreation!