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WORK ORDER
If you have an issue or concern within the city limits of Thomaston, pertaining to streets, parks, or public spaces, please create a work order by clicking the link below.
Work Order Link For Streets, Parks, and Public Spaces In The City Limits: Work Order
If you want to report an issue by phone, please call the Public Works Department at 706-647-7144.
Maintenance and Management of Streets, Sidewalks, Parks, and Public Spaces Fall Under the Jurisdiction of the City of Thomaston, Public Works Department
Public Works Department Responsibilities:
- Maintain the city’s 2,000 trees urban forest
- Maintain cemeteries (grass, fences, gates, trash)
- Maintain sewage and powerline right of ways
- Maintain the city’s closed landfill (landfill is no longer in operation)
- Maintain city streets and right of way (signs, potholes, sidewalks, prune bushes, trim tree limbs, grass, sweep streets)
- Maintain stormwater infrastructure (catch basins, repair and replace stormwater lines)
- Maintain all city parks (Greatest Generation Memorial Park, Lakeside Park, Park Street Park, Weaver Park, and Thomaston Dog Park) and pavilion rentals
All roadways in the city other than state highways are the responsibility of the Public Works Department.
Parks- With Pavilion
Find information about individual parks in Thomaston.
- Greatest Generation Memorial Park Pavilion Rental
- Park Street Park Pavilion Rental
- Weaver Park Pavilion Rental
Parks- No Pavilion
FOOD TRUCK COURT
295 NORTH CENTER STREET
INFORMATION/ REQUIREMENTS
Registration Link
https://www.eventeny.com/events/thomaston-food-truck-court-7081/?series=2068
Printable Information & Requirements for the Food Truck Court
Food Truck Court Address
295 North Center Street
Thomaston, Georgia 30286
(Between the Piggly Wiggly Shopping Center and United Bank)
Hours of Operation
2023 Hours: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
2024 Hours: Open 7 days a week! 8 AM to 9 PM
Food Truck Court Fee (Non-refundable)
2023 Fees:
Food Truck Court Fee: $50
The $50 fee reserves your space for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
City of Thomaston Vendor Permit: $250 (Non-refundable)
If you have a City of Thomaston Vendor Permit there is no fee to reserve your space at the food truck court.
2024 Fees:
$50 for one day from 8 AM to 9 PM
$125 for a 3-day weekend (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) from 8 AM to 9 PM.
$250 for a week (7 days) from 8 AM to 9 PM
City of Thomaston Vendor Permit: $500
If you have a City of Thomaston Vendor Permit there is no fee to reserve your space at the food truck court for the fiscal calendar year.
Terms & Conditions
- Spaces will be marked. Each Space is 35' x 22' Setup at your discretion, but it may not exceed the listed parameters
- Food Trucks may arrive at 7 a.m. and begin serving no earlier than 8 a.m.
- Food Trucks must stop serving at 9 p.m. and vacate the property no later than 10 p.m.
- All Signage must abide by the City of Thomaston Sign Ordinance
- No Parking for Food Truck Staff within the Food Truck Court Public Spaces.
- Food Truck Owners are responsible for cleaning up and disposing of all garbage associated with individual food truck operations
- Food Truck Owners are responsible for any materials, paper products, food items, and serving ware associated with normal daily sales
- Food Truck Areas must be kept clean, organized, presentable, free of trash, and up to the City of Thomaston Code.
- All Food Truck Vendors must upload the required documentation below when registering their food truck, before approval:
- Base of Operation Permit (Department of Public Health, 305 S. Hightower St., 706-647-5749)
- Base of Operation Inspection Report (Department of Public Health, 305 S. Hightower St., 706-647-5749)
- Mobile Unit Permit (Department of Public Health, 305 S. Hightower St., 706-647-5749)
- Mobile Unit Inspection Report (Department of Public Health, 305 S. Hightower St., 706-647-5749)
- City of Thomaston Vendor Permit (City of Thomaston, Utilities Dept., 706-647-6633) 106 East Lee Street, Thomaston, GA 30286
If you have the City of Thomaston Vendor Permit, the application fee is waived for that fiscal year.
- Upson County Authorization Permit
The authorization to operate in Upson County is a one-time application and fee ($50) and is good for as long as their base county permit is in good standing and is obtained via Department of Public Health District 4.
They can be reached at (706) 647-5749 or by email at shanna.glanton@dph.ga.gov
Address: 305 South Center Street, Thomaston, GA 30286, Suite 110 D
Pavilion Rental:
$50.00 for every two (2) hours or $150.00 for the day
- 6 Tables, Seat 8-10 People Per Table
- Grill
- Power Outlet
If you would like to reserve the pavilion or get more information, please call the Public Works Department at 706-647-7144.
Interactive Fountain Hours of Operation:
Season Opens: First Saturday in May
Season Closes: After Labor Day In September
Open Seven Days A Week from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Walking Trails:
Fountain Pond: 1,427 feet around the pond one time
Pine Thicket: 1,500 feet one way (Asphalt Trail)
East Mulch Trail in Pine Thicket: East trail near Hwy 19 North 1,276 feet one way
West Mulch Trail in Pine Thicket: West trail near Boy Scout Hut 2,463 feet one way
Park Activities:
Tennis Pickleball Disc Golf Playground Pavilion Walking/Running Trails
PARKING:
Parking Lot
BATHROOMS:
LOCATED IN A WHITE BUILDING NEAR THE PAVILION
EVENTS:
- Kids Fishing Derby
- Senior Fishing
- Kids Interactive Fountain
- Public Fishing Day
City of Thomaston Public Works Department, Webpage Page: https://www.cityofthomaston.com/269/Public-Works
City of Thomaston Parks, Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ThomastonGACityParks
PAVILION RENTAL INFORMATION:
$50.00 FOR EVERY TWO (2) HOURS OR $150.00 FOR THE DAY
- 6 TABLES, 8-10 PEOPLE PER TABLE
- POWER OUTLETS IN KITCHEN AND UNDER PAVILION (Must request key to assess kitchen with your pavilion rental)
- GRILL
If you would like to reserve the pavilion or get more information, please call the Public Works Department at 706-647-7144.
PARK ACTIVITIES:
- PLAYGROUND
- BASKETBALL COURT
- BASEBALL FIELDS
PARKING:
PARK ALONG THE STREET ON PARK STREET & IN THE PARKING LOT LOCATED AT 460 JOE WHITE STREET AT THE THOMASTON-UPSON AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM
BATHROOMS: LOCATED AT THE PAVILION
City of Thomaston, Public Works Department Webpage Page: https://www.cityofthomaston.com/269/Public-Works
City of Thomaston Parks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThomastonGACityParks
Park Street Park Was Established In 1950 By John Henry Drake
Pavilion Was Renovated On June 5, 2017
Playground Was Renovated in 2006
Pavilion Rental Information
$50.00 FOR EVERY 2 HOURS OR $150.00 FOR THE DAY
(A) PAVILION, BY TENNIS COURTS
10 TABLES, 8-10 PEOPLE PER TABLE
POWER OUTLETS ON EACH CORNER OF PAVILION A
RESTROOMS AVAILABLE NEXT TO PAVILION (A)
(B) PAVILION, BY PLAYGROUND
6 TABLES, 8-10 PEOPLE PER TABLE
NO POWER OUTLETS AT PAVILION B
RESTROOMS ARE LOCATED AT PAVILION (C)
(C) PAVILION, BY PLAYGROUND
WE DON’T RENT PAVILION C IT IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
4 TABLES, 8-10 PEOPLE PER TABLE
POWER OUTLET AVAILABLE (NOT SURE IF IT WORKS)
RESTROOMS AVAILABLE AT PAVILION (C)
PARK ACTIVITIES:
- PLAYGROUND
- TENNIS COURTS
- BASKETBALL COURT
- BASEBALL FIELDS
- HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE SWING
PARKING:
PARK ALONG THE STREET ON PARKWAY DRIVE AND EAST GORDON STREET
BATHROOMS:
NEXT TO PAVILION A & PAVILION C
CITY OF THOMASTON, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WEBPAGE: www.cityofthomaston.com/269/Public-Works
CITY OF THOMASTON PARKS, FACEBOOK PAGE: www.facebook.com/ThomastonGACityParks
WEAVER PARK FIRST OPENED TO THE PUBLIC BETWEEN SEPTEMBER & NOVEMBER OF 1929
THE PLAYGROUND WAS RENOVATED LAST ON DECEMBER 21, 2015
Main Parking Lot Address Overflow Parking Lot Address
800 County Road 560 2nd Avenue Thomaston, GA 30286 Thomaston, GA 30286
Park Activities:
- Walking
- Running
- Biking
- Skating
- Picnic
- Yoga
- Park Provided Exercise Equipment
Parking
Park in designated parking spaces only (do not park on the grass, sidewalks, driving path, or cement areas) if all parking spaces are occupied, overflow parking will be permitted in designated events in the overflow parking area.
Trail Around Pond Pond Size
1.6 Miles 70 Acres Pond
Restrooms
There are no public restrooms at Lakeside Park (portable restrooms may or may not be provided)
Rules (Do Not Allow)
Alcoholic Beverages Begging Bullying Fighting Motorized Vehicles Littering Loitering Loud Music Profanity Solicitation Spitting Fireworks Tobacco Products Vandalism Jolly Jumps Fishing Jumping from walls Candles Swimming Boats/kayaks (etc.)
Rules
- Dogs must be on a leash/poop happens, but please be respectful and pick up after your dog
- Children must be accompanied by an adult; never leave children unattended (The City of Thomaston is not responsible for any injury resulting from the use of the park and does not assume responsibility for supervision)
- Workout equipment is for adults only
- Keep away from slopes and water
- No Fishing
Rule on Thomaston Lakeside Plant Property
- No parking at Thomaston Lakeside Plant (vehicle subject to being towed)
- No Trespassing on Thomaston Lakeside Plant Property (subject to criminal trespassing charges)
City of Thomaston, Public Works Department Webpage: https://www.cityofthomaston.com/269/Public-Works
City of Thomaston Parks, Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ThomastonGACityParks
Grand Opening: October 8, 2021
PLAY AREAS
SMALL DOGS UNDER 25 POUNDS & BIG DOGS OVER 25 POUNDS
RULES
- Use park at your own risk
- Owners are legally responsible for the behavior of their dog(s) at all times
- Dogs must be leashed while entering and exiting the park
- Dog waste must be cleaned up by their owners IMMEDIATELY
- Owners must be within the dog park and supervise their dog with a leash readily available
- Dog handlers must be at least 16 years of age
- Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult and supervised at all times
- Aggressive dogs must be removed immediately
- Dogs should be under voice control
PROHIBITED:
- Human & dog food/treats
- Sick Dogs
- Glass Containers
- Aggressive Dogs
- Dogs in heat
- Puppies (under 4 months)
Call 706-647-7144 for more information.
Grand Opening: September 1, 2022
​Replacement Trees List
Call 706-647-7144, Monday - Friday from 7 am to 4 pm.
KIDS INTERACTIVE FOUNTAIN
Dates for the 2024 Fountain Season are Coming Soon!
FISHING DATES IN THE PARK
Dates for the 2024 Fishing Season are Coming Soon!
Memorial & Tribute Program
Print & Complete
Memorial & Tribute Program Downloads
City Cemeteries
The Pines At The Park Disc Golf Course
- The Pines At The Park Disc Golf Course Flyer
- Printable Score Cards (2 Per Sheet)
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Public Works
Physical Address
303 Veterans Drive
Thomaston, GA 30286
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 672
Thomaston, GA 30286
Phone: 706-647-7144Fax: 706-646-3436
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Kyle McGee
Public Works DirectorPhone: 706-741-1021
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Horace Montfort
Public Works ManagerPhone: 706-656-0243
OFFICE HOURS:
MONDAY - FRIDAY
7 AM - 4 PM
LUNCH HOUR: 12 PM - 1 PM
PARK HOURS:
DAWN - DUSK
7 DAYS A WEEK
INTERACTIVE FOUNTAIN:
10 AM - 7 PM
7 DAYS A WEEK
MAY 6th - SEPTEMBER 5th
City of Thomaston Parks
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Greatest Generation Memorial Park Disc Golf
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Greatest Generation Memorial Park Disc Golf
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Lakeside Park
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Lakeside Park
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Thomaston Dog Park
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Thomaston Dog Park
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Greatest Generation Memorial Park Pavilion
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Greatest Generation Memorial Park Interactive Fountain
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Greatest Generation Memorial Park Pickleball Courts
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Greatest Generation Memorial Park Fountain Pond
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Weaver Park Pavilion A
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Weaver Park Pavilion B
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Weaver Park Playground
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Weaver Park Playground
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Park Street Park Pavilion
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Park Street Park Playground
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Park Street Park Playground