The Nathan Dean Complex is a recreational park in Rockmart, Polk County, Georgia. It is named after the local state senator who proposed the creation of a park, and was its primary advocate. Upon completion, the Nathan Dean Complex was named in his honor.
The complex is Polk County’s primary park, with facilities for softball and baseball. The park includes a $250,000 state-of-the-art playground, fully funded and constructed by local citizens and volunteers. Tying into another popular recreational venue, the sports complex is at mile marker 38.7 on the Silver Comet Trail, which skirts along the outer perimeter of the facility. The park includes restrooms, picnic tables, playgrounds, pavilions, sports fields, and plenty of parking.
The primary park within the city limits of Rockmart, the facility has become a focal point for outdoor activities and sporting events. Both baseball and softball teams use the facilities as their home field. The family friendly setting draws children to the community-maintained playground. A track within the park offers a venue for runners, walkers, and joggers alike. The grounds, and the park's four pavilions, provide a setting for recreational football games, outdoor activities, and the annual Polk County Relay for Life. Members of the local community help keep the park clean and in good condition, as a point of civic pride.
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