City of Athens... A Place to Call Home!

In the City of Athens, we are defined less by boundaries on a map than by the sense of shared values our residents hold dear. Small town values, guided growth, preservation of historical, cultural, and natural heritage are just a few of the core principles that make the City of Athens a wonderful place to call home. 

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Playground & Basketball Courts

5/29/2020

The playground and basketball courts are now open. Please ensure you continue to follow Governor Pritzker's Executive Order in regards to masks, social distancing, etc. The restrooms on the East side of the building are open for use. At this time, the City...

Stahl Foundation

5/29/2020

FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR PARK IMPROVEMENTS
 
You can have a voice in improving the park facilities and programs for the Athens Community School District.
The Stahl Athens Community Park Charitable Foundation, strictly a funding body, would like for any...

Small Business Stimulus Plan

5/14/2020

On Monday the Athens City Council voted to adopt a Small Business Stimulus plan in an attempt to help some of our City’s small businesses that weren’t able to qualify for any state or federal assistance during this difficult time. The application and...