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September 2014

SPLOST Projects Update
On March 15, 2011, a referendum on a four-year SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) was approved by voters. This program, started on January 1, 2012 and will be in effect through December 31, 2015. From this SPLOST, Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs will be utilizing $82,023,000 for revitalization, facility renovations and upgrades to parks and facilities. Planning, coordinating and scheduling projects are in their early stages, but you will now be able to see some of the work in progress or soon to begin. Here is a list of several major projects that have begun since May 1st:

• The tennis center buildings at Kennworth Park Tennis Center and Terrell Mill Park Tennis Center are nearing completion. Both buildings are dried in with interior work as well as exterior work moving forward.
• The construction of Kennworth Park Improvements is moving forward. Building A block work is underway, grading of the fields is underway, and the slab has been poured on building B. The field lighting improvements are underway as well.
• The construction of the new restroom pod at the upper hub and the football concession/restroom building at Lost Mountain Park bids September 11th.
• The reconstruction of building #2 at Fullers Park has started. The block work is moving forward. The football field concession/restroom has been demolished and reconstruction of the building will start soon.
• The 'Notice to Proceed' with the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Hyde Farm historical buildings has been issued. Construction will be underway by the end of August.
• The construction of the fields and replacement of the concession building at Sewell Park has been substantially completed. The maintenance building is also completed.
• The construction at Sandy Plains Park is underway. Demolition of the fences and building is completed, and grading of the fields and irrigation installation is underway.
• The improvements at Shaw Park are under construction. Foundations have been poured for the new building and irrigation installation is underway. The new retaining wall near field #4 is completed.
• Proposals for the design of improvements at Sweat Mountain bid July 24th and the design proposals are currently under review.
• All originally scheduled improvements have been made at The Art Place - Mountain View. Acoustical improvements to be made with the remaining budget are being assessed.
• The 'Notice to Proceed' with construction of improvements at Hurt Road Park has been issued and demolition and clearing is completed. Sports field lighting improvements have also been approved by the BOC, and work has begun.
• A 'Notice to Proceed' with construction has been issued at Lions Park and construction is underway. Demolition of the lower building is completed. Demolition of the interior of the upper building is complete and erosion control work is moving forward. Lighting improvements have also been approved for the park. New sports field lighting poles have been delivered.
• Construction for the Mable House Arts Center office addition is underway. Two offices will be added to the front of the building and are scheduled to be completed prior to the Christmas season.
• The design of improvements at Milford Park is currently advertising with bids due August 28th.
• The design and permitting of the improvements at Powder Springs Park is completed. The construction of the improvements was approved by the BOC August 12th and contracts are underway.
• The construction of the new football concession/restroom building and the maintenance building near field #3 is complete at Wallace Park.  Building #1 demolition is complete and foundations for the new building have been poured.
• The 'Notice to Proceed' with the construction of the Wild Horse Creek Park leisure activity pool feature has been issued and construction is underway. Grading is moving forward and the vault for the equipment has been poured.
• The design for the remainder of the work at Wild Horse Creek Park is underway.

These are just a few of the numerous projects that you will see in the next few years updating and revitalizing our parks' system. For a complete listing of projects and updates, see the Splost 2011 web page on the Cobb County website.

Bird 'n Butterfly-a-thon at Leone Hall Price Park

The Big Weekend - Bird 'n Butterfly-a-thon 2014 will take place September 20th-21st at Leone Hall Price Park in Kennesaw. This event, timed for the peak of fall bird migration, and with the meadow in full bloom, is one of the best times of year to discover the magic of Price Park!  Join us on a scheduled walk through the park to learn about the sport of birding and identifying butterflies while getting to know your backyard wildlife.  Raffle tickets will be available for purchase to help support the Friends of Price Park and its special projects.  Win some great prizes, make a craft, explore and have fun!  Visit www.friendsofpricepark.org or like us on facebook for up-to-date information and schedules.

The Ulitimate Cheer Fest 2014

Cobb County P.A.R.K.S. and CheerTyme presents 'The Ultimate Cheer Fest 2014'. This cheerleading competition is open to all recreation cheerleaders. The event will take place at the Cobb County Civic Center on Sunday, November 2nd. Please go to ww.prca.cobbcountyga.gov to download the registration packet. There will be two divisions, “Show-only” and “Competitive Recreation”. This is our 7th year offering this fabulous competition so don’t miss out! Registration closes October 5th.

Time to Learn Pickleball

Join us at Lost Mountain Tennis Center September 17th from 1:00pm-2:30pm to learn about Pickleball. We will talk about how  the sport originated and go over rules and how to play. Balls and paddles will be furnished and this is a free event. Call Traci Thomas at (770) 528-8525 for information.

Volunteers Needed to Beautify Heritage Park

Join volunteers from the Georgia Native Plant Society as we enjoy an early fall day at Heritage Park on Saturday, September 13th from 10:00am-12:00pm.  We will work to remove non-native invasive plants, so the native plants on which our indigenous insects and animals depend, can once again flourish.  We'll also be giving away free orange butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) seeds which mature into a very showy wildflower and the larval source for the Monarch butterfly.  Bring water for yourself, a pair of gloves, your favorite gardening tool, and learn about tips for your own garden from our experts. Heritage Park is located in Southwest Cobb County at 60 Fontaine Road, Mableton, GA 30126.