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PARKS Photo Galleries

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.

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Photo of children dressed up for the fall festival
Cobb Parks Fall Festival - October 2024

It was a beautiful night to enjoy Cobb Park's Fall Festival and Haunted House! Check out all the characters who attended this fun family event!

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photo of dancers at the Cobb International Festival
Cobb International Festival - August 2024

It was a beautiful day and a large turn-out for this annual event showcasing the diversity and talent in Cobb County!

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Photo of an artist at the Arts Festival
Cobb Parks Spring Arts Festival - April 2024

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!

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Young girl in costume at the fall festival
Fall Festival - October 2023

We had warm weather for this year's fall festival. We had a great turn-out and everyone had a great time!

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Photo of wheelchair tennis tournament winners
Lost Mountain Wheelchair Tennis Championships - September 2023

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!

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photo of the sky bucket ride at the fair
Superior Plumbing Presents the North Georgia State Fair - September 2023

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.

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Photo of ladies dancing at the International Festival
Cobb International Festival - August 2023

Thousands of guests came and celebrated the diversity of Cobb County at the annual International Festival held at Jim R. Miller Park.

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photo of Lanterns on the water at the Water Lantern Festival
Water Lantern Festival - July 2023

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.

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Photo of a boy holding a fish.
Fishing Rodeo Furr Park - July 2023

Family fun at the Kids Fishing Rodeo and the Furr Family Park!

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Chlidren performing a play at The Art Place
Theater Camp - June 2023

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!!!

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photo of a boy playing tennis
USTA National Level II 12u - May 2023

Some of the best young tennis players from around the country competed at Harrison Tennis Center in this annual event!

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BMX racer flying high
Dixieland Nationals - May 2023

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.

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Boy and girl fishing
Fishing for Fun at Hyde Farm - May 2023

Another beautiful day for fishing and family fun!

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photo of a young girl with her easter basket
Eggstravaganza - April 2023

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!

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Photo of Santa and staff at arts event
Santa Claus is Coming to Parks - December 2022

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.

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Photo of characters at the fall festival.
Fall Festival - Drive through style - October 2022

We had a large turn out for this popular annual event.

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Participants at the fishing rodeo
Fishing Rodeo at Furr Park - July 2022

The last scheduled fishing rodeo scheduled this year, another great event!

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Photo of Commissioner Birrell and Boy at fishing rodeo
Fishing Rodeo at Ebeneezer Downs Park - July 2022

Fishing fun at Ebeneezer Downs Park!

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Photo of a boy holding a fish he caught.
Fishing Rodeo at Lost Mountain Park - July 2022

Beautiful day and a great turn-out for this annual event at Lost Mountain Park!

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Photo of winners at the fishing rodeo
Fishing Rodeo at Hyde Farm - July 2022

Our annual Fishing Rodeo kicks off the season at Hyde Farm Park!

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Photo of a young girl swimming.
Patti Wilder Swim Meet - June 2022

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!

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Photo of a boy playing tennis
National 12s Level 2 Junior Tennis Tournament - May 2022

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.

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Photo of participants in the Kids to Parks Day event 2022
Kids to Park Day - May 2022

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!

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Children posing in front of the community art project at the Taste of Mableton
Taste of Mableton - April 2022

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!

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Photo of a boy holding a fish at the fishing rodeo.
Fishing Rodeo at Fur Park - July 2021

The last fishing rodeo of the season - great time had by all!!!

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Photo of a boy holding a fish at the fishing rodeo.
Fishing Rodeo at Hyde Farm - July 2021

We had a great turn-out for this fun annual event!

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Photo of a boy swimming in a competition
Patti Wilder Swim Meet - June 2021

Great competition as swimmers competed in this annual Cobb County swim meet.

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Photo of a boy playing tennis
USTA National Level II - May 2021

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.

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Photo of the playground at Mableton Town Square Park.
Mableton Town Square Park Opening - April 2021

A beautiful day drew a crowd to see Mableton's newest park - Mableton Town Square Park!

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Photo of park leaders opening the new basketball court.
Hawks Basketball Court Opens - December 2020

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.

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Photo of a child in a halloween costume
Fall Festival Drive-thru Event - October 2020

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.

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Men playing cornhole
Cornhole Fun! - October 2020

Cornhole action at Al Bishop Complex this fall season. Are you missing out on all the fun???

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Young boys enjoying the drive-in movie.
Drive-in Movie Night - May 2020

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".

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Photo of tennis players at Sweetwater Tennis Center
Head Demo Day at Sweetwater - February 2020

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!

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photo of boys playing basketball at the Cobb Civic Center
Cobb County Youth Basketball Tournament - February 2020

Check out the action from the 2020 Cobb County Youth Basketball Tournament held at the Cobb Civic Center.

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Group of tennis players posing for photo.
Family Fun Day - November 2019

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!

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Photo of a child playing on the all-inclusive playground at Windy Hill.
All-Inclusive Playground Opening - November 2019

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.

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Photo of children dressed up for Halloween.
Fall Festival - October 2019

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!

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Ladies dancing at the International festival
Cobb International Festival - August 2019

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!

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photo from the Cobb Rodeo
Cobb County Rodeo - August 2019

The Cobb County Rodeo comes to Miller Park for a fast action and fun event. Check out the action photos here!

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Union soldiers in line
Living History Day - July 2019

A glimpse into the Green Family Plantation in 1864, featuring civilian and military life.  More living history programs to come!

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Photo of boys ready for the swim race
Patti Wilder Swim Meet - June 2019

Another great meet at the Mountain View Aquatic Center where hundreds of participants competed in this annual meet.

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Photo of children touching a snake at the Hyde Farm nature camp.
Hyde Farm Nature Camp - June 2019

Here are photos from our recent Hyde Farm Nature Camp where kids enjoy the outdoors and learn about nature!

 

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Mabry Park playground on a sunny day
Mabry Park Ribbon Cutting - May 2019

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.

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Photo of mother and daughters enjoying the eggstravaganza event.
Eggstravaganza - April 2019

Beautiful spring afternoon at the Al Bishop Complex for Cobb PARKS' annual Eggstravaganza! Thousands came out to enjoy the hunt and the fun!!!!

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Photo of cheerleaders with their trophy
The Ultimate Cheer Fest - November 2018

Great competition with these great athletes in the annual event held at the Cobb Civic Center.

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photo of a basket weaver at the Mable House harvest festival
Mable House Harvest Festival - October 2018

A beautiful day and fun times were had at this annual fall event!

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Photo of mother and son dressed for Halloween.
Fall Festival - October 2018

Plenty of trick or treats in this annual event held at Jim Miller Park.

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Photo of 2 girls holding a trophy and dressed for Halloween.
Sweetwater Halloween Tennis Tournament - October 2018

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.

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Interior photo of the Event Center at Jim Miller Park.
Jim Miller Park Event Center Ribbon Cutting - September 2018

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.

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tennis
Family Tennis Night - June 2018

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.

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boys playing tennis at Harrison Tennis Center
USTA National 12s at Harrison Tennis Center - May 2018

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.

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March 2018 Egg Hunt
Egg Hunt - March 2018

A fun-filled day at Al Bishop Complex!

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 Georgia Special Olympics January 2018
Georgia Special Olympics Winter Games Opening Ceremonies - January 2018

A packed house to kick off the Special Olympics Winter Games at the Cobb Civic Center.

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Candy Cane Hunt December 2017
Candy Cane Hunt - December 2017

We had nice weather and a great turn-out for our annual Candy Cane Hunt held at the Mable House historic site.

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Ultimate Cheer Fest November 2017
Ultimate Cheer Fest - November 2017

We had a great day of competition where cheer teams from all over the Atlanta area competed at the Cobb Civic Center.

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Fall Festival October 2017
Fall Festival - October 2017

We had a great turn-out for our annual Fall Festival held at Jim Miller Park. Check out all the great costumes!

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Patti Wilder Swim Meet July 2017
Patti Wilder Swim Meet - July 2017

Great competition in this annual meet at Mountain View Aquatic Center!

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Family Tennis Night July 2017
Family Tennis Night - July 2017

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!

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Cobb Special Olympic Soccer Team July 2017
Cobb Special Olympic Soccer Team - July 2017

Our Cobb Special Olympic soccer team travels with Atlanta United FC soccer team to Florida.

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Egg Hunt April 2017
Egg Hunt - April 2017

We had a beautiful day to have our annual Egg Hunt at Al Bishop Softball Complex. Thousands attended to join in the fun!

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Teach a Child to Fish April 2017
Teach a Child to Fish - April 2017

A free program offered by our Natural Resources unit at Hyde Farm, youth learning how to fish. Everyone had a great time!

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photo of a boy in the pool
Seven Springs Water Park Grand Opening - June 2015

Opening to our new water park opening in Powder Springs at Wild Horse Creek Park!