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Do you enjoy being outdoors? Carrollton, Ga. is the place for you.

For fishing and camping, John Tanner Park is ideal. In addition, you’ll enjoy boating (including pedal boats available for rent), mini-golf, and volleyball. The playground and pavilions are inviting for family outings. Horseshoes and walking trails round out this do everything park. Also, a group lodge for family or corporate retreats is onsite. Parking is $5 per day and some of the activities have a cost. Learn more here.
Little Tallapoosa Park is filled with activities, including camping, hiking, and horseback riding. Campers can enjoy a traditional campground and an RV park. All campsites have a picnic table and a fire ring with grill. The park has 9 miles of nature trails and 2.5 miles of paved trails, and two areas for fishing: a 2-acre pond and a 5-acre lake. The splash pad is a delight for kids and two pavilions are available by reservation.

Geocaching is a favorite activity here, with 17 hidden treasure sites. Go to geocaching.com and put in the Carrollton ZIP code (30116) to get started. The daily parking fee is $5, or you can purchase an annual pass for $40. Visit Little Tallapoosa Park.
With the longest paved loop trail in Georgia, the Carrollton Greenbelt has 18 miles of concrete pathways for your walking and biking pleasure. Help maintain the greenbelt with the Adopt-A-Trail initiative. Help with litter pick-up, cleaning signage, and reporting places that need repair. More at carrolltongreenbelt.com .
If you love both history and the outdoors, the Carrollton Historic City Cemetery is an interesting setting for scholars and families alike. Enjoy the cultural trails and historic sites commemorating African American and Civil War heritage. Situated on two hilltops in the city, the cemetery is open 7 days a week. Arrange a tour by emailing visit@carrollton-ga.gov .

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Carrollton - Locations

Adamson Square

NW GA Mountains
115 Rome St.
Carrollton, GA 30117
770-832-6901

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Carrollton Greenbelt

NW GA Mountains
480 Hays Mill Rd.
Carrollton, GA 30117
770-834-8522

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Historic Horton’s Books and Gifts

NW GA Mountains
410 Adamson Square
Carrollton, GA 30117
770-832-8021

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John Tanner Park

NW GA Mountains
354 Tanners Beach Rd.
Carrollton, GA 30117
770-830-2222

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Little Tallapoosa Park

NW GA Mountains
1930 Hwy. 113 N.
Carrollton, GA 30116
770-214-3580

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Oak Mountain Golf Club

NW GA Mountains
409 Birkdale Blvd.
Carrollton, GA 30116
770-834-7065

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Oak Mountain Park

NW GA Mountains
GA Hwy. 16 S.
Carrollton, GA 30116
770-830-5902

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Ole McDermitt’s Farm

NW GA Mountains
102 Baxter Rd.
Carrollton, GA 30117
678-850-8948

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Spring Brook Farm

NW GA Mountains
1520 Mandeville Rd.
Carrollton, GA 30117
770-861-5333

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The Townsend Center

NW GA Mountains
1601 Maple St.
Carrollton, GA 30118
678-839-4722

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