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Explore the nature trails and open areas in this 200-acre park, as well as Carnes Cabin, a pre-Civil War residence listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Includes hiking, jogging and horse trails; primitive camping; playground; picnic shelter; and wildlife habitat.

This 20-acre park includes a 0.4-mile walking/jogging track, 3 pavilions, 8 lighted baseball fields, batting cages, and a playground.

95 acres, 1.5-mile soft surface trail, seven baseball/softball fields, football field overlay, lighted basketball courts, sand volleyball courts, playgrounds, fishing lake, restrooms, pavilion, aquatic center with outdoor leisure play and indoor competition pools, grills.

The park has a large picnic pavilion, football field, softball fields, outdoor basketball court, and Traffic Park, a space where children can learn the rules of the road and biking skills in a safe environment. It is also home to the first splashpad in Perry. This 30 acre park also has a trail head for the “White Tail Trail” section linking to Perry’s beautiful nature trail network along Big Indian Creek. New playground equipment was installed in 2019 and is considered a destination playground.

76 acres, activity building (classes/rentals), large community room and classroom, tennis courts, outdoor pool, football/multi-purpose field, seven youth baseball/softball fields, playgrounds, pavilion, outdoor classrooms, sand volleyball court, restroom, grill, 1.75-mile paved, multi-purpose trail, pond.

Dahlonega has a reputation for being filled with friendly, helpful folks, and there’s nowhere better than our Visitors Center to experience that for yourself. Our information specialists and volunteers will make you feel welcome, answer any questions, provide a wealth of resources and make sure your trip to Dahlonega is everything you want it to be, and more.

Beautiful Dames Ferry is the only campground at 3,600-acre Lake Juliette, a crystal-clear lake formed by the Ocmulgee River. Many of the campsites have magnificent waterfront views. Anglers can cast a line for bream, crappie, largemouth bass, striped bass, redear and perch. Boating is limited to 25 horsepower motors. Nearby is the small town of Juliette made famous in the movie “Fried Green Tomatoes.” The campground is overseen by nearby High Falls State Park.

This recreation center has picnic areas, pavilion, tennis courts, playground, restrooms, pool with slide, walking trail, BMX course & more!

208 acres ∙ Horseshoe pits ∙ Shuffleboard courts ∙ Chess/checker tables ∙ Teen area with two half-court basketball courts and skate complex ∙ Playground ∙ Restrooms ∙ Pavilions ∙ 1.5-mile paved, multi-purpose trail

The is a 1/4-mile wooded path that winds south from Dobbs Road to the parking lot east of the aquatics center and amphitheater stage near the intersection of Arnold Mill Road and Hubbard Road.

Don White Memorial Park is located along Riverside Road and is one of Roswell’s river front parks. You’ll find river access with a canoe/kayak launch and fishing docks. There’s also a picnic area and a connection to the Roswell Riverwalk.

Plans for this new park include a lighted ballfield, pavilion, walking trails, playground, outdoor theater, grills, and more.

Drake field is a beautiful 4-acre park on Lake Peachtree next to The Peachtree City Library and City Hall. Enjoy a picnic, fly a kite, or launch your kayak from the shores of Lake Peachtree. Many special events take place at Drake Field, and the pavilion is available for rentals.

Located in the heart of Sugar Hill, E. E. Robinson Park features two softball fields with sports lighting, two pavilions, (one is handicap-accessible), one regulation-size soccer field, two tennis courts with sports lighting, two basketball goals, two concession stands, jogging trail, volleyball court, two play areas for children and an amphitheater

East Hall Community Park is a 90-acre sports complex complete with a 28,000 square-foot multipurpose community center. The park includes a regulation track, 2 concession stands with accessible restrooms, 2 Little League-size baseball/softball fields, and 4 tennis courts.

East Roswell Park is a community park with a variety of recreational facilities available: art room, disc golf, dog park, fitness center, garden, outdoor fitness equipment, picnic areas, playground, pond, recreational center, soccer fields, softball fields, sprayground, tennis courts, and hiking/walking trails.

One of the premier nature centers in Georgia, Elachee offers a woodland refuge and an interactive museum for visitors of all ages.

At the intersection of Allgood Road and North Marietta Parkway, this park features a walk/run track, spray pad, and pavilion. A great recreational amenity, the park was also designed to ensure the preservation of local black history through the use of public art. Most prominently, a symbolically rich 130-foot mural depicts activities relevant to the site and surrounding neighborhood over time. Secondly, a statue of Elizabeth Porter, the park’s namesake and former recreation center director, was incorporated into the park entrance. The statue design shows Mrs. Porter beside two children representing those she worked with during her 22 years as director.

Douglas’ oldest public park remains a beautiful passive park in downtown Douglas. Emma Ward has a gazebo perfect for outdoor weddings, showers, or music events. Each year in April, the park comes alive with Munch & Music, an annual event held by the Coffee Alliance for the Arts.

This park features 58 acres that include an amphitheater, public bathroom, two community pavilions, inclusive playgrounds, public canoe launch, ½ mile concrete walking trail connecting to Etowah River Trail and Heritage Park, recreational field space, bridge crossing over the Etowah River and many picnic tables.

Home of Georgia’s largest yard sale, the annual Peaches to the Beaches yard sale, second Friday and Saturday in March.

This park has several baseball fields, soccer fields, batting cages, outdoor walking/bicycle track, concession/restroom areas and two pavilions available to rent.

The park features a splash pad, two basketball courts, a pavilion, a concrete pad, amphitheater, playground and nature trail.

Flatrock Park provides guests with access to a walking trail, playgrounds, picnic areas, grills, and covered eating areas.

Flowery Branch Bay Park has a picnic pavilion, playground, grill and a great view! The park does not have a boat ramp but there’s great fishing from the shore or from the pier.

Originally known for romantic honeymoon cabins, the resort has quickly become a popular destination for group retreats, corporate events, weddings, and receptions. Activities include horseback riding, outdoor pool, volleyball courts and walking trails.

Groups of 10 or more can book a cabin at Fortson 4-H Center and enjoy access to the property’s trails and fishing lake. Reservations for large groups or corporate functions of up to 174 people are also available and include meals and access to the center’s 77 acres and amenities. Be sure to check out the ropes courses and other team-building programs.