Recreation

Project ID: 
2017 SPLOST
Project Type:
Capital Project
Project Status: 
Approved
Ridge Ferry Park Playground Updates
  • Alto Park upgrades
  • Anthony Center roof
  • Brushy Branch Boat Dock
  • Brushy Branch Park Pavilion replacement
  • Etowah Park Skate Park and driving range improvements
  • Lock & Dam Campground
  • Midway Park upgrades
  • Ridge Ferry Park
  • Senior Center Kitchen Remodel
  • Shannon Park upgrades - tennis court, addition of Dog Park
  • Bonded rubber at various playgrounds
  • 25 HVAC units in various locations
FINANCIALS - UPDATED 10.21.2025
ORIGINAL PROJECT BUDGET AMOUNTS EXPENDED TO DATE REMAINING FUNDS TO DATE PROJECTED COMPLETION DATE
$1,046,600 $1,346,478 ($299,878) COMPLETED 2022

 

Ridge Ferry Park Playground Ribbon Cutting
Shannon Tennis Courts
Bob Moore Kickflip Skate Park Ribbon Cutting
Status Updates

2.27.2024 - the Floyd County Board of Commissioners approved:

  • an addition of $15,000 to the 2017 SPLOST for the Shannon Dog Park.
  • the installation of fence for a Dog Park at Shannon Park to Chavez Fence & Lawncare in the amount of $11,820.00. This vendor supplied a responsive bid and the lowest bid.

11.14.2023 - the Floyd County Board of Commissioners approved Rubber Designs, LLC for installation of bonded rubber mulch at the Alto Park Softball Complex in the amount of $124,610. The vendor submitted a proposal that met specifications and was the lowest bid submitted.

2.27.2023 - the Floyd County Board of Commissioners approved a request from Purchasing to award the installation of fence for a Dog Park at Shannon Park to Chavez Fence & Lawncare in the amount of $11,820.00.

8.9.2022 - the Floyd County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase and installation of the Lower Floating Dock and Gangway at Lock and Dam for Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation in the amount of $279,500.00 to Marine Specialties I, LLC. This was originally budgeted in the amount of $225,000.00 and will require a budget increase of $54,500.

3.8.2022 - the Floyd County Board of Commissioners approved the recommendation from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation to name the renovated skate park in honor of Bob Moore. The new name will be known as the Bob Moore Kick Flip Skate Park.

11.9.2021 - the Floyd County Board of Commissioners approved American Ramp Company for the Design/Build Renovations at the Skate Park at Etowah Park in the amount of $150,000.00

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