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Skip Dawg, Papa Dews Chili among winners at Chili Fest
Twenty-six chili teams descended on Ridge Ferry Park on Saturday battling for the coveted championship Belt at the Chili Fest Chili Cook...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Nov 6, 20231 min read


Ice Skating Set for Ridge Ferry Park
Just in time for the holiday season, Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation in cooperation with Atlanta’s Event Specialists is bringing ice...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Nov 6, 20231 min read


Teams Ready to Battle for Chili Fest Belt
The stage is set for the ultimate chili cook off on Saturday, Nov. 4 as 26 teams will vie for the title of Rome’s best Chili at the Chili...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Oct 30, 20232 min read


Football Teams Advance to Unified Football Finals
Timely offense and some key defensive stops helped power the Darlington and Model/Johnson Mite squads to Unified Football semifinal...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Oct 25, 20233 min read


Youth Basketball Registration Ends Oct. 29
Because fall is a busy time of year, we want to remind everyone that youth basketball registration for Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Oct 19, 20231 min read


Paper Doll Parade Walk, 5K Set for September 30
Atrium Health Floyd’s Paper Dolls will be trading their high heels and sandals for running shoes this fall. The Paper Doll Parade and...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Aug 9, 20231 min read


Chili-Fest presented by Georgia Power set for Saturday, November 4
Break out the largest pot you have, grab a few friends, your best chili recipe and get ready to compete in the 2023 Chili-Fest Cook Off...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Aug 7, 20231 min read


Youth Cheerleading and Softball Camps Coming in August
Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation in cooperation with Shorter University is playing host to a youth cheerleading camp and a youth softball...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Jul 28, 20231 min read


Hall of Fame Golf Tournament Set for Oct. 6
Registration is now open for the 2023 Willard Nixon Sports Hall of Fame Golf Tournament sponsored by Rome Orthopaedic Center. The event...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Jul 20, 20231 min read


Rome's 2023 Independence Day Celebration Set for Tuesday, July 4
Get ready for a fun-filled day on July 4th with a full day of food, music, inflatables and more, as the 2023 Independence Day Celebration...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Jun 20, 20232 min read


Rome 8U Girls All-Star Softball Squad Finishes Second In District Tournament
The Rome 8U Girls all-star softball team finished as the District 5 Tournament Runner-up on Tuesday, June 13 in Gordon County. The squad...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Jun 15, 20231 min read


Rome Red 10U All-Stars Win District 5 Tournament
With the score tied 4-4 in the bottom of the seventh inning and runners on first and second base, Rome Red All-Stars’ Remi Latimer...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Jun 14, 20234 min read


Rome 10U All-Stars To Play In Finals Tuesday, June 13
The Rome Red 10U Boys All-Star Baseball squad is one win away from capturing the GRPA District 5 Class A/B Title. The squad, which has...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Jun 13, 20231 min read


Farmer's Market Returns June 3
Farm-fresh produce, delectable baked goods, arts and crafts, fresh-cut flowers and more are just a couple of weeks away, as the Ridge...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
May 22, 20231 min read


Northside Swim Center Set to Open in Late May
Summer is getting closer and closer and Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation is getting ready to open the Northside Swim Center for a summer...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
May 9, 20232 min read


Alto Park, Etowah Park Tennis Courts to Undergo Maintenance
The Alto Park and Etowah Park tennis courts will be getting some much-needed resurfacing in May. The resurfacing will force the courts to...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
May 2, 20231 min read


Summer Camp Registration in Full Swing
Warmer temperatures and the calendar moving to mid-April let everyone know that summer isn’t too far away. Rome-Floyd Parks and...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Apr 21, 20232 min read


Call for Hall of Fame Nominations
The Rome-Floyd Sports Hall of Fame seeks nominations of qualified athletes, coaches, administrators and more for possible inclusion in...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Apr 21, 20232 min read


Benefield, McGinnis Capture Leprechaun-a-thon Titles
Not even a windy, cold and blustery evening could keep walkers and runn ers from participating in Rome’s most fun and foamiest 5K and...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Mar 20, 20232 min read


Rome-Floyd Sports Hall of Fame Welcomes 2023 Inductees
“I think it’s amazing to see how many talented individuals come out of our community.” Bob Berry’s words moments before he began...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Mar 13, 20237 min read
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