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New Playground Coming to Ridge Ferry Park
Ridge Ferry Park is on the verge of getting a new update thanks to SPLOST. A new playground is in the works as part of the 2017 SPLOST...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Aug 3, 20201 min read
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Now Hiring for Fall Sports Season
With the fall sports season fast approaching, Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation is looking to hire for several part-time positions....
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Aug 2, 20201 min read
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Fall Sports Update Information
Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation continues to plan for a fall sports season. We also know this is a bit of a crazy time, and we want to...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Jul 30, 20202 min read
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Northside Swim Center Closes for Season
The Northside Swim Center located at 501 Kingston Ave. NE, Rome, Georgia, will be closed due to a part-time Floyd County employee testing...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Jul 15, 20201 min read
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Rome's 2020 Fireworks Extravaganza presented by Redmond set for July 4th
On Saturday evening July 4th the skies above Rome will be alight with Rome’s 2020 Fireworks Extravaganza presented by Redmond. The show...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Jun 17, 20202 min read
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Ridge Ferry Farmer's Market Open June 6
Bountiful sunshine and great weather have welcomed local farmers this year. Starting Saturday, June 6 at 7 a.m. everyone can reap the...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Jun 3, 20201 min read
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Pavilion Rentals Resume on June 6
Got a birthday party, company picnic, family reunion or other event but don’t have a great space for it? Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation...
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Jun 2, 20201 min read
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Lock and Dam Park and Store Reopens
The weather is great, the fish are biting and the campsites are open and ready for everyone to come out and enjoy the great outdoors....
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May 28, 20201 min read
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Parky and Rex join Parks and Recreation staff
Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation would like to proudly announce the recent addition of two new employees, Parky the squirrel and Rex the...
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May 20, 20201 min read
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Bo Bushnell Tops Field In Virtual Leprechaun-a-thon
A typical road race winner has a good idea they’re the champion. Most times it’s a dead giveaway with a small crowd cheering at the end,...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
May 18, 20203 min read
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Parks and Recreation reopens some park amenities
Rome-Floyd Parks Recreation is pleased to announce that beginning Thursday, May 14 all parks will be open and all amenities at the parks,...
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May 14, 20201 min read
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Virtual Harbin Clinic Leprechaun-a-thon Announced
Bringing warm weather, sunshine and the sights and smells of springtime, the month of May provides the perfect environment for outdoor...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
May 5, 20202 min read
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RFPRA offers videos for sports drills, exercise
The COVID-19 virus can force us to close ball fields, gyms and facilities, but it can’t keep us from finding ways to reach out to...
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Apr 9, 20201 min read
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County and City Park and Facility Status
Due to the threat of the COVID-19 Virus some facilities, parks and amenities are closed. This is an updated list of which facilities and...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Mar 26, 20201 min read
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Parks and Recreation suspends activities, closes buildings for 14 days
Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation (RFPR) has postponed the annual Leprechaun-a-thon 5K and Health Walk to October 10, 2020, and gymnastics...
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Mar 12, 20201 min read
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Harbin Clinic Leprechaun-a-Thon Canceled, Replaced with Fall 5K Event
Out of an abundance of caution, the Harbin Clinic Leprechaun-a-Thon scheduled for this weekend has been cancelled. Registration for...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Mar 11, 20202 min read
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Spring Sports Registration Extended to Friday, Feb. 28
Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation has extended registration for spring sports, baseball, t-ball and softball, for one more week. Inclement...
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Feb 24, 20201 min read
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District 5 Basketball Tournaments Come to Rome
Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation is playing host to three District 5 Basketball Tournaments, starting this Friday, Feb. 21. Teams from...
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Feb 21, 20201 min read
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Winter Adult Basketball League Registering Now
Registration is now open for the Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation 2020 Winter Adult Basketball League. Cost to register as a team is $400....
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Feb 19, 20201 min read
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Jr. NBA Skills Challenge Set for Feb. 13
Boys and girls have the chance to display their basketball skills in competition, and potentially win a trip to New York City. The Jr....
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Feb 6, 20201 min read
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