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.

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 an Executive Committee, a Board of Trustees, and a Board of Advisors. Committees have been formed to support the growth of the park in many aspects.

Committees include:

• Fundraising and Communications
• Finance and Budget
• Site Development and Maintenance
• Board and Volunteer Development

Committee meetings occur monthly or quarterly, depending on the level of activity at the time.  General meetinga are held several times a year for the entire organization to openly discuss new ideas for the park and help guide its future. These meetings provide a great opportunity to meet other active citizens inthe community and network.

On the first Saturday of each month beginning at 9am at the East Cobb Park, a representative from Friends for the East Cobb Park will be available to answer questions, sign up new volunteers, and collect donations for the park.

If you or someone you know are interested in volunteering your time or service to the park, please contact the Board & Volunteer Development Committee Chair Heidi Morris.

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 our 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. We also march in the annual East Cobber Parade and man a booth at the East Cobber Festival. In 2004, we raised money at the festival by selling flowerpots that children could decorate at our booth. They could also buy plants or floral pens to fill the flowerpots.

Fundraising
You can also help the park by planning a fund raising event through your garden club, school or a Neighborhood Association. [At right, the East Cobb Park receives $2500 from Dickerson Middle School!] If you are interested in a a fund raising opportunity please contact the Fundraising Committee . Your can also make a monetary donation in an individual's or company name. Making a individual or company donation has never been easier using Paypal.
There are many ways to be involved and to keep our park growing. It is fun to raise funds for the park, and to know your contribution made a direct difference in our community. To get involved with fundraising events, please contact Fundraising and Communications Committee Chair Martha Adams.