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Search All categories Parks and Recreation Planning and Zoning Parks and Recreation Expand/Contract Questions and Answers 1. What are the Dellinger Park office hours?   Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 2. What are the Dellinger Park hours?   Summer: 6:00 am - 11:00 pm Winter: 6:00 am - 10:00 pm 3. What is the practice/game cancellation line number?   770-387-5626, press option 2 4. Do I need a birth certificate at time of registration?   No, however, a copy should be provided before activity begins. 5. Are pets allowed in park facilities?   Yes, only if on a leash, following City of Cartersville Animal and Cleaning up after your pet ordinances. 6. Is camping allowed in park facilities?   No, however, we will be glad to provide you with local campgrounds. 7. Are athletic fields open for use by the general public?   The Parks & Recreation Department has specific field use policies based on intended use. For more information, see Fields. If you are getting together with some friends and want to play an impromptu softball game, or just want to toss a Frisbee, most fields are available for drop-in use, unless prepared and scheduled for an official game. Chalk lines on a softball/baseball field are good indications that the field is off limits. Also, look for signage on backstops for age restrictions. 8. How do I register for a program/recreation class?   Register in person at the Dellinger Park Office at 100 Pine Grove Road, or by phone at 770-387-5626. 9. Does the City of Cartersville rent rooms for weddings, parties, and business meetings?   The Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of facilities for all types of occasions! For a complete list of options, call 770-387-5626. 10. Do you offer a Parents Night Out program?   The Parents Night Out program is offered at the Gymnastics Plus on Friday nights throughout the school year, generally September through May. For a schedule of activities, hours, fees and holiday closures please call 707-387-3174 11. How do I reserve a park shelter?   Community and private groups/individuals may reserve park shelters on a fee basis. Groups of 25 individuals or more must acquire permission before gathering in area parks. To make a reservation and/or request permission, call the Dellinger Park Office at 770-387-5626. 12. How many picnic tables are available to use at the park shelters at Dellinger Park?   Shelters 1-3 has picnic tables available for seating between 100-125 guests, Shelter 4 has picnic tables available for seating between 200-225 guests. 13. Can alcohol beverages be consumed in the City of Cartersville Parks?   No. Alcohol is not allowed in any of the Parks & Recreation facilities. 14. What are the hours and rates for Dellinger Park Pool?   The pool will open on Saturday, May 23, 2009 for the season the hours are Tuesday – Friday: 12:00 noon – 5:30 pm; Saturday: 12:00 noon – 6:00 pm; and Sunday: 1:00 – 6:00 pm. Beginning August 3 through Labor Day, the pool is open weekends only. Drop-in daily rates vary based on age: age 4 & under are free, ages 5-12 are $2.00, and ages: 13-adult are $3.00. 15. What are the hours and rates for Aubrey Street Pool?   The pool will open on Saturday, May 23, 2009 for the season the hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm; Saturday: 12:00 noon – 6:00 pm; and Sunday: 1:00 – 6:00 pm. The pool will close for the season August 2. Drop-in daily rates vary based on age: age 4 & under are free, ages 5-12 are $2.00, and ages: 13-adult are $3.00. 16. How do I report an irrigation or maintenance problem in a park?   Contact the Parks & Recreation Office at 770-387-5626. 17. Who do I contact for an item that was left in a Parks and Recreation park or facility?   The Parks and Recreation Lost and Found is kept at the Dellinger Park Office at 100 Pine Grove Road. To reach the front desk, call 770-387-5626 or stop by the Dellinger Park Office. Planning and Zoning Expand/Contract Questions and Answers 1. How do I annex a property into the City of Cartersville?   Visit the Planning department office on the second floor of City Hall on the downtown square to first meet with a staff representative and obtain an application. If the property is contiguous (adjacent to) a tract that is currently located in the incorporated part of Cartersville, you may fill out an application for annexation. There is a required fee (see fee schedule on the Planning page of the website). The public notice part of the process requires that adjacent property owners receive a letter regarding the proposal and that a notice run in the newspaper regarding the proposal. The Planning Commission meets first to review the application and recommend approval or denial to the City Council, which then reviews the case two times before making a final decision on the application. From start to finish, the process takes approximately two months. 2. How do I rezone a property in the City of Cartersville?   Visit the Planning department office on the second floor of City Hall on the downtown square to first meet with a staff representative and obtain an application. There is a required fee (see fee schedule on the Planning page of the website). The public notice part of the process requires that adjacent property owners receive a letter regarding the proposal and that a notice run in the newspaper regarding the proposal. The Planning Commission meets first to review the application and recommend approval or denial to the City Council, which then reviews the case two times before making a final decision on the application. From start to finish, the process takes approximately two months. 3. How do I obtain a variance on a property in the City of Cartersville?   Visit the Planning department office on the second floor of City Hall on the downtown square to first meet with a staff representative and obtain an application. There is a required fee (see fee schedule on the Planning page of the website). The public notice part of the process requires that adjacent property owners receive a letter regarding the proposal and that a notice run in the newspaper regarding the proposal. The Board of Zoning Appeals meets to review the case and makes the final decision to approve or deny the application. From start to finish, the process takes approximately six weeks. 4. What is the current zoning of a property in the City of Cartersville?   Contact Richard Osborne at 770-387-5614 for the current zoning of a property, since many properties have conditions of zoning on them and properties are subject to being rezoned frequently based on owner request.