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Hall of Fame Names Class of 2021
A couple of basketball stars, who still rank among the best players to ever play at their high schools or colleges, two football players,...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Sep 30, 20205 min read


Local Pickleball Players Place at State Tournament
Several local pickleball players took home honors this past weekend while competing in the Georgia Recreation and Park Association State...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Sep 14, 20201 min read


Willard Nixon/ROC Golf Tournament Set for Oct. 2
Get your golf clubs out, grab a few buddies and get ready for the Willard Nixon and Rome Orthopaedic Center Sports Hall of Fame Golf...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Sep 10, 20201 min read


Powerdash 5K and Walk set for Oct. 17
Pull out your cape, mask, best superhero pose and of course your running or walking shoes, because the POWERADE Power Dash 5K and Walk is...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Sep 2, 20202 min read


RFPRA Announces Market Events
Got some extra stuff sitting around the house you would like to sell? Or are you looking for some specific items, but not into paying...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Aug 20, 20201 min read


RFPRA Offers Youth Sports Clinics
Fall sports season is just around the corner, and Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation is offering youth sports clinics for football,...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Aug 19, 20201 min read


Fall Early Registration Deadline Extended to Aug. 21
Due to an increase in demand, Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation is extending the early registration deadline for all fall sports until...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Aug 14, 20201 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


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...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Jun 2, 20201 min read


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....
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
May 28, 20201 min read


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...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
May 20, 20201 min read


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


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,...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
May 14, 20201 min read


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


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...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Apr 9, 20201 min read
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