James H. Floyd State Park 2800 Sloppy Floyd Lake Road, Rome, GA 30747, Located in Summerville, 706-857-0826, 800-864-PARK, Renowned as the state's finest fishing area, this 561 acre park is surrounded by the Chattahoochee National Forest and features a pair of well stocked lakes which are excellent for bass fishing. The park also features RV and tent camping sites, three miles of hiking trails, two children's playgrounds, boat ramps, and picnic shelters. more... 

Rocky Mountain Recreation & Public Fishing Area 4054 Big Texas Valley Road, Rome, GA 30165, 706-802-5087, Situated on 5,000 scenic acres, this recreation area includes two lakes where visitors can fish for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, and hybrid white striped bass. The area is also perfect for hunting whitetail deer, turkey, and waterfowl, as well as picnicking, hiking, and other outdoor activities. 

Horseleg Plantation Country Club 127 Winding Road Southwest, Rome, GA 30165, 706-290-1982, This semiprivate 18 hole, par 71 golf course has a somewhat hilly terrain so you can expect many up and downhill lies. The course's front nine is narrow, while its back nine is wide open, and water hazards come into play on five holes. 

Stonebridge Golf Club 585 Stonebridge Drive, Rome, GA 30162, 706-236-5046, "One of Northern Atlanta's true golfing gems," this 18 hole, par 72 Arthur Davis designed golf course features rolling Bermuda fairways, tall Georgia pines, and bent grass greens. A complete practice facility which includes a driving range, chipping and putting area, and a full instruction area is also on site.  more... 

Rome-Floyd Tennis Center 300 West Third Street, Rome, GA 30165, 706-290-0072, Serving as the hub for tennis activity in Rome and Floyd County, this center offers 16 lighted hard courts and hosts several USTA, GTA, and USTA tournaments each year.  

Georgia Skydiving Center 304 Russell Field Road Northeast, Rome, GA 30165, 706-971-9029, "Georgia's most scenic skydiving center," this friendly, professional skydiving center offers visitor widescreen, panoramic scenic mountain views and excellent skydiving opportunities at the airport which covers over 600 acres with plenty of grassy landing area. more...