Monday, November 12, 2012
In addition to the two newly lighted soccer fields, upgrades to the facility include a concession stand, restrooms, playground and parking lot.
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Monday, November 12, 2012
by city of Marietta At eight-and-a-half acres, Custer Park has two large fields that can accommodate several types of soccer, Marietta Parks and Recreation director Rich Buss said. "We can have a full field for older kids and adults, and we can have six or eight games going at the same time for the smaller kids." In addition to the two newly lighted soccer fields, upgrades to the facility include a concession stand, restrooms, playground and parking lot. Have you been to Custer Park? What do you think of the improvements? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Improvements were funded by the $25 million parks bond referendum voters approved in 2009. "Marietta and Cobb County residents can sign up for recreational soccer and flag …
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Soccer games will take place all day at the new City of Marietta Park, in conjunction with the McCleskey-East Cobb Family YMCA.
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Saturday, September 8, 2012
More than 30 soccer games will take place Saturday as Custer Park officially opens in the City of Marietta. The new complex is being managed by the McCleskey-East Cobb Family YMCA. The park is located between Fairground Street and Cobb Parkway near the North Marietta Parkway. It has undergone a major renovation in recent months following the passage of a city bond issue. Marietta residents will have the opportunity to participate at a reduced rate in any of the programs operated by the YMCA at the facility. Keep up with all the news you care about by subscribing to our free email newsletter, liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Let us know what your favorite parks in Marietta are so we can put it to a vote and find out which is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.
What is your favorite park in Marietta? Patch is relaunching its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else who knows about the parks to nominate the best ones in Marietta. We’ll keep accepting nominations through July 9. After that, nominations will be closed and we’ll start the voting, so make sure to get in your favorites now. All you need to do to nominate a business is to add it in the comments below. If you already see the business you want to nominate, make sure to add your comment about why it should be included, because we may not be able to add all businesses to our poll and we want to make sure the top ones make it into the poll. Thanks in advance for your …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Take a look at the officially reopened Hickory Hills Park and tell us what you think. What is your favorite park in Marietta?
After a major renovation to Hickory Hills Park, the city of Marietta celebrated its official reopening with a party for the neighborhood and ribbon cutting on Friday. The city purchased the Hickory Hills Park property in September 2006 from the Marietta City School system. The city paid $400,000 and donated the former fire station on Polk Street. In November 2009, voters approved a $25 million parks bond, of which $1.75 million was used to create the new 10.6-acre Hickory Hills Park. The park broke ground on changes August 2011. The park consists of two tennis courts, a playground, two youth soccer fields, a multi-purpose field, one-half mile walking track, three picnic shelters, a parking lot with space for 137 vehicles and restrooms. …
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Artillery demonstrations, a veterans' uniform display, history walks, a JROTC drill team performance, nature hikes and project poppy—take a look at the happenings at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park.
Take a look at the May events happening at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. May 6 and 28: Artillery Demonstrations at 11 a.m. and 12, 2, and 3 p.m. May 24 through 28: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Veterans' Uniform Display (An Honor Our Veterans' Event). May 26: Cheatham Hill History Walks; 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Meet at the Cheatham Hill Battlefield area parking lot, near bulletin board. May 27 through 28: Artillery Demonstrations at 11 a.m. and 12, 2 and 3 p.m. (An Honor Our Veterans' Event). May 28: Kennesaw Mountain High School's JROTC drill team perform at 1 p.m. May 30 and 31: Kids' Nature Hikes: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Pre-registration required; sign up by May 25 by phone 770-427-4686. Project Poppy: Purchase poppies in honor of a veteran for…
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Cobb kids spent a day traveling from station to station and getting their "tickets" punched, earning prizes and learning about the role of trains in local, regional and national history.
The theme Saturday at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park was "Trains, Trains and More Trains!" Kids from Marietta and the surrounding area came out to enjoy a day exploring trains with musicians, model trains, and dress-up, craft and photo stations. "Junior Ranger Day was Amazing," Benita Duling, director of Educational Activities at the park, said of the event. "We had so many kids and families attend; the Visitor Center was overrun with people." Kids looked at the impact of trains on the development of Atlanta, the Battle of Kennesaw and the expansion of our country. Don’t miss any of the local news you care about. Subscribe to Marietta Patch’s free newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Teen found safe, kids explore parks, F-35 news, a new logo for Cobb EMC, motorist killed on I-75, how to write a resume, forum to tackle teen drinking and graduation gift ideas—take a look at the Wednesday Marietta news.
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Marietta Girl, 2, Missing; Dad Sought Police are looking for Sanai President-Horton, last seen Saturday with her father, Franklin Horton. West Cobb Teen Found Safe Maggie Adams, 16, had been missing for two weeks. Kids Enjoy Trains, Trains and More Trains Take a look at the Junior Ranger program, which goes on at National Parks all year, and National Junior Ranger Day, which celebrates parks, history and trains this Saturday. Spring Flings and Graduation Gift Ideas Celebrate the warm weather with some fun outdoor events, and celebrate your graduate with deals on laptops and phones. F-35A Completes First In-Flight Refueling Mission with External Weapons The two-hour mission tested the flying qualities of the aircraft while maneuvering with …
Take a look at the Junior Ranger program, which goes on at National Parks all year, and National Junior Ranger Day, which celebrates parks, history and trains this Saturday.
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
"Trains, Trains and More Trains!" The kid in all of us can enjoy a day exploring trains with musicians, model trains, and dress-up, craft and photo stations at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. "It's a fun easy way to learn about history and the park," Benita Duling, director of Educational Activities at the park, said of National Junior Ranger Day. "Kids will be looking at the impact of trains on the development of Atlanta, the Battle of Kennesaw and expansion of our country. So we'll be looking locally, regionally and nationally." Children will be given railroad tickets when they come in and they will "travel" throughout the building, inside and out. The tickets will get punched at the various stations. After kids have …
Monday, April 23, 2012
Take a look at a roundup of news from Marietta and the surrounding area on Monday, April 23.
Twins Honor Service, Sacrifice of Veterans Kids Make Poppies to Honor Veterans Unbeatable Service; Authentic, Delicious Colombian Food Marshals Shot, Killed Wanted Man Don’t miss any of the local news you care about. Subscribe to Marietta Patch’s free newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Kids honor veterans with a fundraiser, Marietta interior designer competes on HGTV, MHS students place in a culinary competition, the first flight for an international F-35 takes place, the food scores are out and more— look at Tuesday's Marietta news.
Kids Make Poppies to Honor Veterans Cobb children made hundreds of paper poppies to honor veterans and raise money for wreaths, which will be placed on veterans' graves at the Marietta Cemetery. Marietta Designer to Compete in HGTV 'Design Wars' After only a year in business, Marietta interior designer Lori May will put her skills to the test on HGTV's "Design Wars". Marietta Student Culinary Team Places The Marietta High School team placed fourth in a competition against 14 other schools. Instructor Chef Ginger Pratt was named the recipient of the Georgia Restaurant Educator Excellence Award. United Kingdom’s First F-35 Makes Inaugural Flight This was the first international F-35 to fly. The jet was taken through a series of functional …
City of Marietta
10:12 am on Monday, September 10, 2012
While the YMCA began playing there Saturday, the building will not be open, and the playground needs to be installed yet. That will occur over the next two weeks. We will not have the official opening until that is done. more ›