Cobb PARKS is inviting residents to celebrate its 60th anniversary with recreation nights, a scavenger hunt, tree planting and a community photo project.

The department announced its “60 for 60” campaign Monday, Oct. 12. Residents are also encouraged to share memories of county parks and programs.

Planned activities include retro rec nights, a Diamond Drop scavenger hunt, a 60-tree planting effort and a “Then & Now” photo project. The announcement does not include event dates, locations or registration details. Organizers directed residents to follow Explore Cobb Parks on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

Cobb established its Parks and Recreation Department in 1966. Early investments included Shaw Park, followed by expansions into arts, trails, aquatics, tennis and therapeutic recreation. Today, the system includes the Silver Comet Trail, Mable House Barnes Amphitheater and facilities serving neighborhoods across the county.

In East Cobb, residents can use East Cobb Park’s walking trails, playgrounds, picnic pavilions, outdoor stage and overlooks along Sewell Mill Creek. Paths connect the park to neighboring Fullers Park.

The Sewell Mill Library & Cultural Center also hosts PARKS programming. Its arts offerings include glassblowing and pottery workshops, alongside galleries, performance spaces and community events.

County improvements have continued in the area. A July 2026 SPLOST status report lists shade structures at East Cobb Park as complete. It also identifies completed work adding slate to the Fullers Park trail from East Cobb Park to Robinson Road.

A separate project to replace portions of East Cobb Park’s slate trail with pervious paving remained in planning as of that report.

Throughout the anniversary celebration, Cobb PARKS plans to share stories from employees, retirees, volunteers, instructors and coaches, along with residents’ accounts of the places and programs that have shaped their lives.