During the September 21st Kennesaw City Council meeting, the Swift-Cantrell Park Foundation (SCPF) presented a check for $40,000 to Mayor Mark Mathews for capital improvements to the park. The money was raised through a series of events, most notably the Swift-Cantrell Classic 5K, and the generous support of Gas South. The money will be used to fund shade structures over … Read More
PARENT AND SKATER SUPPORT TEAM HOLDS FLOW-BOWL LOCALS CONTEST
Each month, parents, grandparents, and skaters gather to plan and conduct a monthly contest for locals at our skatepark. This group of volunteers also selects a ‘skater of the month’ (good citizen) to award a cool skateboard deck courtesy of Ambush Boarding Company in Kennesaw. The group was formed by Ron Stebenne, public relations coordinator for the Swift Cantrell Park … Read More
Jake Speaks – Skater of the Month Award
The Swift Cantrell Park Foundation and the Skater and Parent Support Team wish to congratulate this month’s Skater of the Month awardee, Jake Speaks (3rd from left in first picture of event winners and in Vans shirt working at event in second picture). The award goes to a skater exhibiting good citizenship at the skatepark. Jake is a frequent visitor to … Read More
July is Parks & Recreation Month in Kennesaw
Just as water, sewer and public safety are considered essential public services, parks & recreation programs are vitally important to establishing and maintaining quality of life, ensuring the health of families and youth, and contributing to the economic and environmental well-being of a community. The Swift-Cantrell Park is an important part of the parks and recreation system of fine parks … Read More
‘Go Skateboarding Day’ is coming to Kennesaw Skatepark
Kennesaw Parks & Recreation and Ambush Board Company are partnering to host a skateboarding event Sunday, June 21 from noon to 4 pm at Kennesaw Skatepark. Local rippers, veteran shredders, and spectators are invited to help celebrate ‘Go Skateboarding Day’ — the official holiday of skateboarding. The event will feature open skate sessions, contests, giveaways, games, music and food vending. Winners … Read More