City of Calhoun
Recreation Department
601 S River St
Calhoun, GA 30701
706-629-0177
Hours of Operation:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 AM-9:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Sunday CLOSED
Recreation Advisory Commission
Clint Thomas, Chairman
Dickie Goswick, Vice-Chairman
Jimmy Palmer, Mayor
Grant Walraven
Todd Holbert
Julie Jones
Calhoun Recreation Department
Billy Bearden Center, Gymnasium ,Meeting Room, Community Room, Tennis Center, Palmer Memorial, Park and Ball Fields, Ratner Pavilion, Buford Field, Ratner Field ,Complex Fields 1-4,Fields 5 & 6
601 South River St , Calhoun Ga 30701
Soccer Fields
460 Mauldin Rd, Calhoun Ga 30701
Calhoun Park
Playground Pavilion, Football Field, Batting Cages 1-4, Fields 1-3
10 McDaniel Station Rd, Calhoun Ga 30701
Mission Statement
To enhance the quality of life of all citizens living within Calhoun, Gordon County, regardless of geographic location by seeking to provide a comprehensive range of recreation services designed to contribute to the physical, social and cultural needs of the community.
The City of Calhoun staffs and directs the operations at the River Street recreation facility and Clarence E. Harris River Park. The City is continuing to develop 58.5 acres off of McDaniel Station Road that will eventually be linked to the existing River Street Park. The budget projects 8 full-time employees and approximately 21 part-time and seasonal employees. The Recreation Department currently operates 9 softball and baseball fields, 1 gymnasium, 4 full size soccer fields, 1 football field, 15 tennis courts, 1 pool and several acres of green space. The additional park has 1 football field, 1 pavilion and the largest playground in Northwest Georgia. The park will eventually have more softball/baseball fields and a walking trail.
The Recreation Department currently offers youth baseball, softball, spring and fall soccer, football, cheerleading, basketball, and swim lessons. The Recreation Department also offers adult spring softball, fall league softball and basketball.
We currently provide programs for approximately 2,400 children ages 4-18. Programs for adults average approximately 1,025 participants.
The swimming pool currently has an estimated usage of over 10,250. This includes daily admission, camps and private pool rentals.
In all, the Calhoun Recreation Department serves over 30,000 citizens on an annual basis. In addition to the participants, youth and adult, we also reserve the pavilion to over 20,000 people a year. With the addition of the new pavilion, this number will be sure to rise. The Recreation Department is proud to also serve many walkers, bicycle riders and playground users. With over 125 acres, there is some green space for everyone.
When does the pool open
The pool is currently under repair. An open date has not been established yet.
I would like to rent the pavilion for a community VBS this summer. I would like to reserve it for June 7th. Please let me know where I can find the forms or email them to me for the agreement.
Thanks,
Mr. Henderson, please call the main office at 706-629-0177 to see if the pavilion is available.
So you offer yearly fees for families for pool usage?
$100 per family of 4. The pool will open June 4.
I would like to know if the pool could be rented for private activies like birthdays???
I was wanting to know about renting the pavilion for August 18. Please send info.
Please call 706-629-0177 to check availability.
Why does the Rec Advisory Commission consist of 2 non-city residents?
The City Council makes the appointments to the Recreation Advisory Commission.
The composition is set as follows:
Sec. 66-32 – Membership
The recreation advisory commission shall be composed of six members, of which one shall be appointed from the mayor and council annually by the mayor and council. The other five members shall also be appointed by the mayor and council and must be either a resident of the city or a person with an economic interest located within the city. Further, such persons shall have demonstrated an interest in and knowledge of recreation and have exhibited business knowledge and interest.
Can you sign up late? I didnt know when sign ups were and missed them.
Please call the office at (706) 629-0177 regarding late registration.