Events and Activities
Here you will find pictures of recent events and activities held in our parks. If you have pictures of an event or just a single picture you would like to post, send them to us. Please provide a description of the event or activity. Submitted pictures may be used on this web site and in park brochures.
![Photo of an artist at the Arts Festival](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2024-04/Spring_Art_fest_24_500px.jpg?itok=NUpYu8-i)
Cobb Parks first Spring Arts Festival was a success with over 100 vendors. The day started a little chilly, but the weather warmed up and everyone had a great time!
![Young girl in costume at the fall festival](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2023-11/Fall_Festival_23_800px.jpg?itok=MUDYSPvs)
We had warm weather for this year's fall festival. We had a great turn-out and everyone had a great time!
![Photo of wheelchair tennis tournament winners](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2023-10/23_LMTC_Wheelchair_Chps.jpg?itok=cWKYQ2V5)
A great weekend for tennis at Lost Mountain Tennis Center! Lost Mountain hosted the Lost Mountain Wheelchair Tennis Championships. Here are a few pics of the winners and the fun!
![photo of the sky bucket ride at the fair](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2023-09/JohnRamspott_fair_2023.jpg?itok=yB0JPceO)
The largest fair in metro Atlanta, the Superior Plumbing Presents North Georgia State Fair. The event attracts more than 365,000 people every year from Georgia and neighboring states. Photos provided by photographer John Ramspott.
![Photo of ladies dancing at the International Festival](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2023-09/23_international_festival.jpg?itok=yifunIg8)
Thousands of guests came and celebrated the diversity of Cobb County at the annual International Festival held at Jim R. Miller Park.
![photo of Lanterns on the water at the Water Lantern Festival](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2023-08/23_Lantern_Festival_John_Ramspott.jpg?itok=EStTEG4K)
About 4000 guest came out to Jim Miller Park for the 2023 Water Lantern Festival. Local photographer John Ramspott captured the fun of this family oriented event.
Family fun at the Kids Fishing Rodeo and the Furr Family Park!
![Chlidren performing a play at The Art Place](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2023-08/TAP_theater_camp.jpg?itok=kSu4bXst)
Theater camp at The Art Place - Mountain View. Participants had a little over a week to learn and rehearse a play about SpongeBob SquarePants. Photos here were from the dress rehearsal before the big performance. The kids did a great job!!!
![photo of a boy playing tennis](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2023-07/23_National_boy_tennis.jpg?itok=AXosNA97)
Some of the best young tennis players from around the country competed at Harrison Tennis Center in this annual event!
![BMX racer flying high](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2023-11/BMX_500px.jpg?itok=kzLZnkXk)
Wild Horse Creek Park once again hosted the Dixieland Nationals BMX event where racers from all over the country attended in this 3 day event. From novice to professionals, exciting race took place at this state-of-the-art facility.
![Boy and girl fishing](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2023-08/Fishing_4_fun.jpg?itok=syjWy_zX)
Another beautiful day for fishing and family fun!
![photo of a young girl with her easter basket](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2023-04/048A8840.jpg?itok=KdPR617C)
A stormy morning did not deter a large crowd from showing up to our annual Eggstravaganza! Moved to a covered area in Jim Miller Park, it was another great event that was enjoyed by many!
![Photo of Santa and staff at arts event](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2022-12/22_12_Santa_Parks_300px.jpg?itok=9XS0s6Yo)
This year each art center had a very special visitor during their 12 Days of Christmas Market. Santa and Mrs. Claus stopped by to take pictures and spread holiday joy.
![Photo of characters at the fall festival.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2022-11/048A5954.jpg?itok=U14ghzzO)
We had a large turn out for this popular annual event.
The last scheduled fishing rodeo scheduled this year, another great event!
![Photo of Commissioner Birrell and Boy at fishing rodeo](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2022-07/22_Eb_Fishing.jpg?itok=xaYDMKgL)
Fishing fun at Ebeneezer Downs Park!
![Photo of a boy holding a fish he caught.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2022-07/22_LM_Fishing.jpg?itok=Gs3wFD0-)
Beautiful day and a great turn-out for this annual event at Lost Mountain Park!
![Photo of winners at the fishing rodeo](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2022-07/22_HF_Fishing.jpg?itok=YlgchNgM)
Our annual Fishing Rodeo kicks off the season at Hyde Farm Park!
![Photo of a young girl swimming.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2022-06/048A2087.jpg?itok=rblH-8M7)
Teams from all over Cobb County competed in this annual Cobb County meet held at the Mountain View Aquatic Center. Exciting competition took place in this 2 day event!
![Photo of a boy playing tennis](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2022-06/Tennis_player_boy_500px.jpg?itok=N1qttf_h)
Many of the top national players came to Harrison Tennis Center for the National 12s Level 2 tournament. There was great competition and exciting tennis over the weekend.
![Photo of participants in the Kids to Parks Day event 2022](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2022-05/Kids_to_parks_day_350px_1.jpg?itok=6F-Kd0A_)
2022 marks the 12th anniversary of 'Kids to Parks' Day, an annual day of outdoor exploration at local, state and national parks across the county. Families came out to Price Park and had fun with nature!
![Children posing in front of the community art project at the Taste of Mableton](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2022-04/tasteofmableton_Children.jpg?itok=49Eg6ENR)
We had a great turnout for the first annual "Taste of Mableton" event held at the historic Mable House grounds in Mableton, GA. Fun and good food for everyone!
The last fishing rodeo of the season - great time had by all!!!
We had a great turn-out for this fun annual event!
![Photo of a boy swimming in a competition](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2022-06/Swimmer_boy.jpg?itok=Cr4UhUup)
Great competition as swimmers competed in this annual Cobb County swim meet.
![Photo of a boy playing tennis](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2021-06/National_tennis_21_0.jpg?itok=vaAEEzoK)
Here are the action photos of the National Level II tournament held at Harrison Tennis Center. The event featured many of top boys and girls 12 and under players from around country.
![Photo of the playground at Mableton Town Square Park.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2021-06/Playground_Mableton_Town_Square_Park.jpg?itok=je-RiXm7)
A beautiful day drew a crowd to see Mableton's newest park - Mableton Town Square Park!
![Photo of park leaders opening the new basketball court.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2021-06/4P7A4537-X3.jpg?itok=hcPmPPT9)
With support from the Atlanta Hawks, a brand new outdoor basketball court opened at Wild Horse Creek Park. To keep everyone safe with COVID, the event was a drive-thru event, but gifts and fun for all who attended.
![Photo of a child in a halloween costume](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2021-06/4P7A0541.jpg?itok=yivF7vhf)
Regardless of COVID, Cobb PARKS held the annual Fall Festival. To keep things safe, the event was a 'drive-through' event and was very successful!!!! Check out all the smiling faces in this photo gallery.
![Men playing cornhole](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2023-03/Cornhole_Fun.jpg?itok=c2y6hSKY)
Cornhole action at Al Bishop Complex this fall season. Are you missing out on all the fun???
![Young boys enjoying the drive-in movie.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2020-06/Movie_fun_300px.jpg?itok=Ah1In55_)
We had a great turn-out on a beautiful night for a movie during our Drive-in Movie series. This showing was held May 29, 2020 at Hurt Road Park and the movie feature was "The Secret Lives of Pets 2".
![Photo of tennis players at Sweetwater Tennis Center](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2021-06/4P7A6081-X3.jpg?itok=UwjjIuRh)
Trying out new rackets and free clinics at the Head Demo Day at Sweetwater Tennis Center. Facility manager Clifford Malivert has the crowd enjoying a chilly day on the tennis courts!
![photo of boys playing basketball at the Cobb Civic Center](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2021-06/4P7A4510.jpg?itok=BtkrzsVq)
Check out the action from the 2020 Cobb County Youth Basketball Tournament held at the Cobb Civic Center.
![Group of tennis players posing for photo.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2019-11/19_family_fun_day_swtc.jpg?itok=xcZzALlD)
Sweetwater Tennis Center and USTA-Atlanta held a family-fun day to introduce tennis to new players. It turned out to be a chilly morning, but a good number of participants showed up to have tennis fun!
![Photo of a child playing on the all-inclusive playground at Windy Hill.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2019-11/191116_InclusivePlayground_0083-Ginny_Jarvis_500px.jpg?itok=46ifzSbE)
The new all-inclusive playground opened at the Windy Hill Community Center recently. The playground is designed for use by all children, regardless of disability. Photographer Ginny Jarvis was there capturing photos of the event.
![Photo of children dressed up for Halloween.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2019-11/19_fall_festival.jpg?itok=t8MSrayr)
It was a cold night, but we had a great turn-out of ghosts, witches and super heroes at our annual Fall Festival held at Jim Miller Park!
![Ladies dancing at the International festival](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2023-11/19_international_festival.jpg?itok=Ib9kCURl)
We had a great turn-out for the inaugural Cobb International Festival held at Jim Miller Park Event Center. A great variety of items were available - food, art and dance were featured at the event!
![photo from the Cobb Rodeo](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2021-06/4P7A7124-X3.jpg?itok=SvMm9Bfw)
The Cobb County Rodeo comes to Miller Park for a fast action and fun event. Check out the action photos here!
![Union soldiers in line](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2019-07/Soldiers.jpg?itok=TNyxU5w9)
A glimpse into the Green Family Plantation in 1864, featuring civilian and military life. More living history programs to come!
![Photo of boys ready for the swim race](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2022-06/On_Your_Mark_swim_race.jpg?itok=obZqCsl4)
Another great meet at the Mountain View Aquatic Center where hundreds of participants competed in this annual meet.
![Photo of children touching a snake at the Hyde Farm nature camp.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2019-07/Hyde_Farm_campers.jpg?itok=Hi3gESk8)
Here are photos from our recent Hyde Farm Nature Camp where kids enjoy the outdoors and learn about nature!
![Photo of the Mabry Park playground.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2019-05/4P7A3153.jpg?itok=ML-y0iDz)
Hundreds of people attended the grand opening of Cobb Parks' newest park! Beautiful greenspace and an awesome playground highlights this new park in northeast Cobb.
![Photo of mother and daughters enjoying the eggstravaganza event.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2019-04/4P7A2351.jpg?itok=XX4DwTkM)
Beautiful spring afternoon at the Al Bishop Complex for Cobb PARKS' annual Eggstravaganza! Thousands came out to enjoy the hunt and the fun!!!!
![Photo of cheerleaders with their trophy](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2019-11/4P7A2051.jpg?itok=9w0PhlkS)
Great competition with these great athletes in the annual event held at the Cobb Civic Center.
![photo of a basket weaver at the Mable House harvest festival](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2018-10/18_MH_harvest_festival.jpg?itok=9Dsp5OxO)
A beautiful day and fun times were had at this annual fall event!
![Photo of mother and son dressed for Halloween.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2019-11/18_fall_festival.jpg?itok=E_ORpt2W)
Plenty of trick or treats in this annual event held at Jim Miller Park.
![Photo of 2 girls holding a trophy and dressed for Halloween.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2019-04/18_SWTC_halloween_400px.jpg?itok=LaFr-j93)
Sweetwater Tennis Center in Austell hosted a family fun tennis event, including a tournament, a haunted house and gifts and prizes! The event was sponsored by the Cobb County Community Tennis Association. Photos courtesy of Stephanie King.
![Interior photo of the Event Center at Jim Miller Park.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2018-10/JMP_Event_Center_interior.jpg?itok=vqzr982H)
The new Event Center at Jim Miller Park is now open for reservations. The center will be used for: • Weddings, receptions, quinceañeras and reunions • Corporate meetings and training or seminars • Civic meetings and church socials • Banquets • Trade shows • Concerts and dances • Festivals and expos. Contact the facility manager, Cara Lynn, at (770) 528-8875 for information.
![Large group of happy tennis players](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2018-09/Tennis_group.jpg?itok=yTInMAF9)
We had a great turn-out for Family Tennis Night at Lost Mountain Tennis Center! Sponsored by USTA-Atlanta, this program offers an opportunity for people to give the game of tennis a try.
![boys playing tennis at Harrison Tennis Center](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2018-10/18_USTA_national_12_boys.jpg?itok=pYBGMTub)
Harrison Tennis Center was once again the host to the USTA National Level II 12s tournament. This tournament brings some of the top level players from around the country.
![Georgia Special Olympics January 2018](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2018-06/Jan2018SpecialOlympicsThumb.jpg?itok=5CIfoFE5)
A packed house to kick off the Special Olympics Winter Games at the Cobb Civic Center.
![Candy Cane Hunt December 2017](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2018-06/Dec2017CandyCaneHuntThumb.jpg?itok=6N0N9K-K)
We had nice weather and a great turn-out for our annual Candy Cane Hunt held at the Mable House historic site.
![Ultimate Cheer Fest November 2017](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2018-06/Nov2017CheerfestThumb.jpg?itok=CtSimqJd)
We had a great day of competition where cheer teams from all over the Atlanta area competed at the Cobb Civic Center.
![Fall Festival October 2017](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2018-06/Oct2017FallFestivalThumb.jpg?itok=SlU8e3oj)
We had a great turn-out for our annual Fall Festival held at Jim Miller Park. Check out all the great costumes!
![Patti Wilder Swim Meet July 2017](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2018-06/July2017SwimMeetThumb.jpg?itok=j7ZdodhJ)
Great competition in this annual meet at Mountain View Aquatic Center!
![Family Tennis Night July 2017](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2018-06/July2017FamilyTennisThumb.jpg?itok=8B013YMR)
A great evening of tennis at Lost Mountain Tennis Center where over 250 people got a chance to learn a little tennis and have fun!
![Cobb Special Olympic Soccer Team July 2017](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2018-06/July2017SpecialOlympicSoccerThumb.jpg?itok=bGh7xkv7)
Our Cobb Special Olympic soccer team travels with Atlanta United FC soccer team to Florida.
![Egg Hunt April 2017](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2018-06/April2017EggHuntThumb.jpg?itok=I0KA930r)
We had a beautiful day to have our annual Egg Hunt at Al Bishop Softball Complex. Thousands attended to join in the fun!
A free program offered by our Natural Resources unit at Hyde Farm, youth learning how to fish. Everyone had a great time!
![photo of a boy in the pool](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-east-1/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail_263x194/public/2023-11/IMG_7125.jpg?itok=FIUu72Ar)
Opening to our new water park opening in Powder Springs at Wild Horse Creek Park!