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ROME, GA – Looking for the perfect place to host a summer celebration? Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation still has select dates available for private pool rentals at the Northside Swim Center through the end of July, and select weekends in August. Whether you're planning a birthday party, church gathering, business outing, family reunion, or end-of-season celebration, the Northside Swim Center offers a fun and refreshing venue for groups of all sizes. Pool rentals are available

Celebrate 250 years of American independence in true red, white and blue fashion on Saturday, July 4, as the 2026 Independence Day Extravaganza, sponsored by Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic, fills Ridge Ferry Park with a high‑energy day of music, food and family fun. The celebration kicks off at 3 p.m. with a full lineup of family fun, including games, water inflatables and nine food trucks and concessions serving up something for everyone. Inflatable wristbands will be

Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation joins the recreation community across Georgia in mourning the passing of former director and recreation pioneer Bobby Ray "Bob" Saylors, who passed away on June 5, 2026, at the age of 80. Saylors served the citizens of Rome and Floyd County from 1980 until his retirement in 2005. During his 25-year career, he helped shape and expand the local parks and recreation system, laying the foundation for many of the programs, facilities, and opportun

Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation (RFPRA) is proud to recognize and celebrate Division Manager Brock Coogler for his 20 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Rome and Floyd County as he prepares to begin a new chapter in his career. Coogler, who joined RFPRA in 2006, has spent the past two decades helping shape and enhance recreational opportunities throughout the community. As Division Manager of the Western Division, he has overseen the maintenance operations at Alt