East Cobb Park directly benefits our community and has been possible because of the community's ongoing volunteer and fundraising efforts. The land will forever remain a park, and gives us a place to play, exercise, relax, enjoy the outdoors, and gather with friends and family. The park needs your continued help and support to keep this dream alive and to continue to thrive.

Past Presidents (left to right): Craig Morris, Kim Paris, Tom Bills, Sunny Walker, Woody Snell & Mary Karras

The park is maintained by Cobb County Parks and Recreation. However, there is much additional work related to events planning, fundraising and public relations that is volunteered by individuals and organizations.

Friends for the East Cobb Park is a volunteer organization made up of Officers, a Board of Trustees, and Advisory Board. Committees have been formed to support the growth of the park in many aspects.

Committees include:

• Special Events
  • Annual Auction Fundraiser
  • Ultimate Playdates
  • Movie Nights
  • Holiday Lights
• Fundraising
  • Membership
  • Sponsorship
• Communications and Marketing
• Site Development
• Donations

Most committee meetings occur monthly or quarterly, depending on the level of activity at the time. 

We are currently seeking volunteers for all committees and the Junior Advisory Board. If you or someone you know are interested in volunteering your time or service to the park, please contact info@eastcobbpark.org

Junior Advisory Board
The Junior Advisory Board (JAB) of the Friends for the East Cobb Park plans fundraisers and works with the faculty and students at their schools to spread the word about the park. Being on the JAB is a great way to have fun, experience leadership, and work to make "your park" and community a better place!

In the past, some of the JAB fundraisers have included selling pastries, coffee, and hot chocolate in the park during the fall; organizing a student-faculty basketball tournament; and selling ice cream and bottled water in the park during the summer. The JAB also marches in the annual East Cobber Parade and man a booth at the East Cobber Festival. In 2004, the JAB raised money at the festival by selling flowerpots that children could decorate. Plants and floral pens to fill the flowerpots were also available for purchase.

Fundraising
Volunteers can help the park by planning fundraising events at local garden clubs, schools or Neighborhood Associations. At right, the East Cobb Park receives $2500 from Dickerson Middle School! Individuals or Businesses can also make monetary donations to the park online or via mail.

To get involved at East Cobb Park, please contact info@eastcobbpark.org