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Parks & Recreation
The Parks and Recreation Department was formed in April 2000 to serve the recreation needs of the citizens in the unincorporated area of the county and the cities of Resaca, Ranger, Fairmount, and Plainville. The City of Calhoun has its own recreation program. This department is responsible for organizing various leisure activities for those citizens including youth football, youth flag football, youth cheerleading, youth soccer, youth baseball, youth basketball, men's and women's basketball, T-ball, girls fast pitch softball, various fitness programs, summer day camps, and after school programs. In addition, this department is also responsible for managing Salacoa Creek Park, the 75 acre Sonoraville Recreation Complex, Resaca Battlefield Historic Site, Fort Wayne Civil War Historic Site, and the Ranger Community Center. Since the Sonoraville Recreation Complex is the county's only recreational facility under county ownership, the department must use and maintain numerous non-county owned facilities, including the Redbud Elementary School's gym, two ball fields, and football field, Resaca's two ball fields, and Plainville's three ball fields and gym.
This 79 acre athletic complex and park located in the Sonoraville community on SR 53 East consists of six lighted tennis courts, four lighted baseball fields, two soccer fields, one lighted football field, skate park, two playgrounds, picnic pavilions, maintenance building, three concession stands/restrooms, and a community center with a two-basketball court gymnasium, fitness center, three community rooms, concession stand, locker rooms, and Parks and Recreation Department offices.
This 364 acre recreational area located on SR 156 East (Redbud Road) consists of 32 RV sites with 30 amp electric hook-ups, water, fire ring, picnic table, deck, and dump station, 25 primitive camping sites with restrooms and shower facilities, 126 acre lake, swimming and beach area, two playgrounds, picnic pavilion for 75-100 people with electric and water, boat launch area (electric motors only), john boat rentals, and a 1.5 mile nature trail.
Fort Wayne features two well-preserved fortified areas used by both Confederate and Union forces during and after the Civil War.
Visitors can walk the one mile trail to view the original parade grounds and entrenchments which are the last known constructed by the Georgia Militia. Confederates placed a light artillery battery on a hill overlooking the Oostanaula River that was used extensively during the Battle of Resaca. After the battle, Union forces occupied these fortifications to guard the Western & Atlantic Railroad bridge until after the war.
Open daily dawn to dusk. Free Admission
The Resaca Battlefield Historic Site is a key location associated with the first major battle of the "Atlanta Campaign".
Trail System: Visitors can walk the six miles of trail systems.
Amenities: A covered picnic pavilion is available at the park.
Historical Significance: This is where much of the heaviest fighting occurred during the Battle of Resaca. The park includes massive earthen Confederate and Federal infantry and artillery fortifications.
The site also features interpretive signage.
Schedule and Admission: The park is open Friday-Sunday, from dawn to dusk. Admission is free.
The Ranger Community Center is now open for public rentals. The building offers a clean, comfortable, and flexible space for birthday parties, family gatherings, meetings, and community events. It is located in the heart of Ranger with easy parking and a simple layout that works well for groups of all sizes.
To reserve the facility, please contact the Parks and Recreation office at (706) 602-4435.
Brand New Playground
A brand new playground is located directly across the street from the Community Center. The playground features modern equipment and an open area for children to play. It is available for public use and makes a great addition for families hosting events at the Center.
This ten acre park located on Bellwood Road consists of a 1.5 mile lighted asphalt walking loop trail around a pond, two gazebos, fenced playground, and parking.
This 8.5 acre park located on SR 156 West currently consists of a public boat ramp into the Oostanaula River and gravel parking.