CHEROKEE RECREATION AND PARKS AUTHORITY PROGRAMS

The Cherokee Recreation and Parks Authority (CRPA) serves all of
Cherokee County with recreational activities for all ages.
Visit the CRPA Web site at www.CRPA.net.

Softball/Baseball

Phone Numbers 

Hobgood Park Youth T-ball/Baseball
(770) 591-3577

Hobgood Park Youth Softball
(770) 924-2158

Hobgood Park Softball Complex
(770) 924-7865 

American Red Cross
Baby-Sitting

This course is ideal for current and future baby-sitters. It will teach important childcare skills to help supervise and keep younger children safe. Each participant will receive a manual, a baby-sitter's handbook, and an official certification. This program is for children ages 11 . 15, and the cost is $20 plus $15 for supplies. For more information, call Neely Hand, (770) 924-7768.

Tang Soo Do

This form of martial art is for everyone, children, teens and adults. It builds self-confidence, discipline, self-defense capabilities, and more. It is also a fun way to get in shape and stay in shape. First class is FREE. This program is for ages 6 to adult and the cost is $45 per month for 2 days a week and $30 per month for 1 day a week. For more information, call Neely Hand, (770) 924-7768.

Senior Aerobics Program

The CRPA offers a fitness program specifically designed for Seniors on Mondays and Thursdays from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m. For more information, call Carol Brock, (770) 924-7768.

Left . The Cherokee County Recreation and Parks Authority Recreation Center is located at 7545 Main Street in Woodstock. For information about programs, call (770) 924-7768.

North Carolina Arboretum and much more. The tour will stop for lunch at the Moose Cafe. Payment plans can be set up. For more information call Lindsay Hunter at (770) 924-7768. Deadline to register is Friday, July 20. Cost is $185 for members and $200 for non-members. Cost includes hotel accommodations for two nights, transportation, sightseeing tour, and admission to The Biltmore House. Bring your walking shoes!

Hobgood Park

Hobgood Park is a wonderful facility located at the north entrance of Towne Lake. It is open every day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. It features four lighted softball fields, a lighted playground, four lighted tennis courts, a ½-mile jogging trail, two pavilions with grills, and six youth softball fields. For more information on Hobgood Park or other recreation facilities of the CRPA, call (770) 924-7768.

Recreation Center

The Recreation Center is located at the South Annex at 7545 Main Street in Woodstock. Hours are Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m., Fridays from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. The Center is closed Sundays. The Center has several rooms available for rent including the Aerobics Room, Community Room, Gymnasium, Stage, Warming Kitchen and Pavilion.

Silver Roamers Club

If you enjoy meeting people, visiting sites and having a great time, then why not join the Silver Roamers Club! The Club meets once a month to discuss upcoming trips and to visit with each other. Benefits of membership include 20% discounts on all trips and chances to win prizes by accumulating miles in the Roamer Mileage Club. Membership is open to adults 55 and older and costs $20 per year. For information, call Lindsay Hunter, (770) 924-7768. 

Join the Silver Roamers on Tuesday, July 10 for a trip to the State Capital. Don't miss this chance to tour a National Historic Landmark in Downtown Atlanta. Browse the Georgia State Capital with a guide to show all the details of the Classic Renaissance Style Capital that cost just under $1 million to build in 1889. After the tour enjoy lunch with the group. The cost is $20 for members and $23 for non-members. Cost includes admission, lunch and transportation. 

Join the Silver Roamers on Tuesday, July 24 for lunch at Tea Leaves and Thyme located on Main Street in Woodstock. This will be a great time to socialize and let everyone know how your summer is going. Bring money to buy your lunch. 

Join the Silver Roamers on Monday, July 30 through Wednesday August 1 for a trip to The Biltmore House. Tour America's largest home. The trip will include two nights in Asheville, North Carolina. On Monday, settle into Asheville and roam around the historic streets. Then Tuesday will be the big day at The Biltmore House. On Wednesday, take a tour to see historic downtown Asheville, visit historic sites that have made this small city famous -