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June 2011

Summer Fun in Cobb Parks!!!

School is out, the weather is hot, and there is plenty of fun to be had in Cobb's parks!  There is something for everyone in the family - whether you want to go swimming, fishing, learn to play tennis, or create an artistic piece, you can find it here.  Gas prices are out of control, so find your fun around home!!!!

If you want to cool off, our outdoor pools are now open. Cobb has two outdoor pools available for summer fun – Sewell Park Pool and Powder Springs Pool. Pool hours are 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Tuesday – Friday. For more information regarding the pools, see our website.

Did you know that Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department has a water park with slides, a lazy river, and fun activities for the kids?  The South Cobb Aquatic Center is just that - an indoor water park!  Get out of the hot sun with this great attraction located off Six Flags Road in south Cobb.

If you want activities for the children this summer, there are summer camps available at Cobb's recreation centers, tennis centers and art centers.  Although some camps have filled by now, there are still many openings at various facilities.  For the ultimate summer, try a week of tennis camp, a week of art camp, and then a week at one of our recreation center camps. 

For adults, there are also many opportunities to learn something new.   Classes are offered for arts, fitness, dance, tennis, aquarobics and more - available for all ages. 

Family activities include movies in the parks, concerts and theatre performances.  There are outdoor activities with our Natural Resources unit with opportunities to learn about nature and our environment.  Have a picnic in the park and be sure to take pictures (for the photo contest).  You can't say you have nothing to do this summer - learn something new, get some exercise, enjoy a concert and get involved!!!!

Cobblestone Golf Course Offering Camps This Summer

Whether you have a future PGA or LPGA star or just a little one you want outdoors in the sun, sign them up for Cobblestone's Summer Junior Golf Camp! Camp includes 6 hours of golf instruction, Wednesday golf course play day, prizes, snacks, a Cobblestone divot repair tool, a sleeve of golf balls, and a bag of tees. There will be a limit of 18 juniors per session, with 3 instructors. Registration is in progress. For more information, see the golf web page here.

Numerous Summer Camp Options Still Available

There are plenty of summer camp opportunities available to suit everyone's needs. Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs offers day camps, art camps, art performance camps, golf and tennis camps. In addition, there are many other camps offered by outside organizations in Cobb. The recent Camp Expo had a variety of camps represented, including ballet and dance camps, church camps, scout camps and more. For a complete listing of all the camps represented at the Camp Expo, you may download the list here (pdf file). For more information on Cobb County Parks camps, click here.

Exciting Free Concert Series this Summer
South Cobb Arts Alliance is sponsoring the Summer Candlelite Concert Series at The Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre. The scheduled performances are: Delta Moon, Saturday, June 18th; Roxie Watson, Saturday, August 20th; Kayla Taylor Jazz, Saturday, September 10th; and Blair Crimmins and the Hookers, Saturday, October 15th. Gates open at 7:00pm and the shows start at 8:00pm. Parking and general admission are free to all performances. Attendees may bring their own food and beverages, and a concession stand will be open. Tables that seat four are available for $50 for a single concert or $225 for the entire season. To reserve a table, call (770) 819-3285. The Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre is located at 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. For more information, visit mablehouse.org.

The Art Place-Mountain View's Summer Stars concert series will continue Saturday, June 4th, with "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare! Abridged." The show will be presented by CenterStage North and Mountain View Arts Alliance and feature Jeffrey Bigger, Rial Ellsworth and Jim Dailey. The show is free so residents are encouraged to bring their blankets, chairs and picnics to enjoy the show. The lawn opens at 7:00pm for seating and the show begins at 7:30pm. Tables that seat eight are available to rent for $25. The Art Place is located at 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. For more information, call (770) 509-2700 or visit theartplace.us.

Stream Restoration Project Completed at Shaw Park

Cobb County Soil and Water Conservation District, in partnership with Cobb Board of Commissioners, completed a stream restoration and stabilization demonstration project at Shaw Park, located off Canton Road in northeast Cobb. The project provided a hands-on demonstration of effective stream restoration and stabilization techniques in an urban setting. The project featured "daylighting" the stream from an existing concrete culvert and creating a stable channel slope and profile. Soil bioengineering methods were implemented to address ongoing streambank erosion, with an emphasis on techniques that can be performed by individual property owners. Also, a mixture of native plant species were installed to restore the natural stream buffer.

This project was a multi-organization effort, with many partners providing funding and in-kind support. The partners were: Cobb Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, Gaskins Engineering and Surveying, Rolling Hills RC and D Council, Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission, Chestatee-Chattahoochee RC and D Council, U.S. Fish and Widlife Service, USDA-Natural Resource Conservation, Cobb Department of Transportation, The Erosion Company, Aquascape Environmental, Rolanka International, Vulcan Materials, Robert Schoonover (Eagle Scout project) and Shaw Park Baseball Association.

2011 'Fun in the Park' Photo Contest

As you are out enjoying Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs parks and activities, be sure to bring your camera and capture the fun and memories of your sports activities, the beauty of the nature and wildlife in the parks, and anything else that shows why you enjoy your day at the park. The 7th Annual "Fun in the Park' Photo Contest will be accepting entries through out the summer. Enter up to 10 of your best shots for fun and awards! Open to all photographers. Digital and print photos accepted. See rules and download entry form below at the photo contest web page.

Come join the Natural Resource Management Unit and learn about the 'ONE-derful WORLD of Insects'. This program will be presented at the following libraries and times:

Please check with the library for details.

Unique Summer Art Camp Offered for Young Adults

Parents looking for something different for their middle schoolers to do this summer should consider the paper sculpture camp for ages 11-13 at the Art Station-Big Shanty. The camp will be held 1:30pm-4:30pm, June 6th-10th. Participants will learn about several paper sculpture artists during the unique camp. Instructor Alexandra Hart has a background in industrial architecture and knowledge of how to use paper to make and build in 3-D. For more information, call (770) 514-5930. To view all of the summer camps offered for children ages 4-13 at the Art Station-Big Shanty, visit artstationcobb.org.

Football Camp Hosted by Georgia Tech Alum Jonathan Dwyer

Pittsburgh Steelers running back and Georgia Tech alum Jonathan Dwyer will host a youth football camp at his alma mater, Kell High School in Marietta, June 16th-18th. The camp is open to youth ages 5-18. Participating campers will enjoy three full days of activities, fundamental drills, and positive reinforcement from some of the country’s top NFL athletes.  The camp will benefit the Kell High School Football Program and The Jonathan Dwyer ADD Neuro Lab. To register or for more information, follow this link.

Ward Recreation Center Offers Exciting Programs for Spring

Fullers Recreation Center Offers New Programs

SALSA!!!! SALSA!!! SALSA!!! - Beginning and Intermediate Salsa

classes at Fullers Park Recreation Center on Fridays from 6:00pm–8:00pm. Learn to dance basic Salsa. Prepare to burn calories and have lots of fun as you enjoy the Latin rhythms. The cost of each class is $10 per person.

Introducing Yoga - Learn the best poses to develop your core while developing upper and lower body strength. Gain flexibility and good posture as you work at your own level of fitness. Release stress leaving you feeling relaxed and balanced. Yoga has it all!! The class is taught by a certified yoga instructor and meets each Thursday from 7:00pm–8:15pm.

For information contact, Fullers Recreation Center at (770) 509-2737.