VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) — A free outdoor RecFest hosted by the Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks & Recreation Authority, in partnership with TRAILS4Valdosta, will take place Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Langdale Park.

The event is open to all ages and will celebrate the reopening of Langdale Park’s walking and biking trails, according to The Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks & Recreation Authority.

The following is a list of hands-on activities set to take place:

• Group trail run and hike
• Kayaking
• Ax throwing
• Fishing
• Interactive educational opportunities

Community partner groups representing local outdoor groups, nonprofits and recreation providers will be in attendance. Organizers said local food trucks will also be available throughout the event.

For more information and directions, visitvlpra.com.

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