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Family fun does not have to cost a fortune. Splash pads, playgrounds, trails, library programs, town squares and community events across North Metro Atlanta that are free to enjoy.

Age
Setting
Price
Playground and recreation area at Adams Park in Kennesaw, Georgia
Parks & Playgrounds

Adams Park

Kennesaw, GACobb County

A City of Kennesaw recreation park with playground space and community facilities.

FreeOutdoorAges 1–10
Depot Park in Kennesaw, Georgia
Parks & Recreation

Depot Park

Kennesaw, GACobb County

Downtown Kennesaw greenspace next to the historic depot district.

FreeOutdoorAll ages
Aircraft viewing area at Aviation Park in Kennesaw, Georgia
Hidden Gem
Parks & Playgrounds

Aviation Park

Kennesaw, GACobb County

Kennesaw city park known for its outdoor aircraft display alongside play space.

FreeOutdoorAges 1–12
Noonday Park in Cobb County, Georgia
Parks & Recreation

Noonday Park

Kennesaw, GACobb County

Large Cobb County park with athletic fields, trail access and play areas.

FreeOutdoorAges 1–12
Parks & Recreation

Big Shanty Park

Kennesaw, GACobb County

Kennesaw recreation park with sports facilities and open play space.

FreeOutdoorAges 1–12
Walking path at East Cobb Park in Cobb County, Georgia
Great for Toddlers
Parks & Playgrounds

East Cobb Park

Marietta, GACobb County

Popular East Cobb greenspace with playground areas, a walking path and open lawn.

FreeOutdoorAges 1–12
Parks & Playgrounds

Harrison Park

Marietta, GACobb County

Cobb County park combining play areas with athletic and recreation facilities.

FreeOutdoorAges 1–12
Sewell Mill Creek flowing through Fullers Park in Marietta, Georgia
Parks & Recreation

Fullers Park

Marietta, GACobb County

Cobb County recreation park with sports facilities and a community recreation center.

FreeOutdoorAges 1–12
Outdoor area at Shaw Park in Marietta, Georgia
Parks & Playgrounds

Shaw Park

Marietta, GACobb County

Cobb County neighborhood park with play space and recreation facilities.

FreeOutdoorAges 1–10
Parks & Recreation

Sandy Plains Park

Marietta, GACobb County

Cobb County park with athletic fields and recreation space in east Marietta.

FreeOutdoorAges 1–12
Parks & Recreation

Oregon Park

Marietta, GACobb County

Cobb County park with sports fields, courts and open recreation space.

FreeOutdoorAges 1–12
Taylor-Brawner Park in Smyrna, Georgia
Parks & Playgrounds

Taylor-Brawner Park

Smyrna, GACobb County

City of Smyrna park with historic buildings, open lawn and a walking path.

FreeOutdoorAges 1–12
Parks & Playgrounds

Jonquil Park

Smyrna, GACobb County

City of Smyrna neighborhood park with play and recreation space.

FreeOutdoorAges 1–10
Cauble Park and Lake Acworth in Acworth, Georgia
Worth the Drive
Parks & Playgrounds

Cauble Park

Acworth, GACobb County

Acworth's lakeside park on Lake Acworth, with a beach area, playground and open lawn.

FreeOutdoorAges 1–12
Logan Farm Park in Acworth, Georgia
Parks & Playgrounds

Logan Farm Park

Acworth, GACobb County

Large City of Acworth park near downtown with trails, play areas and open greenspace.

FreeOutdoorAges 1–12
Silver Comet Trail area in Powder Springs, Georgia
Parks & Playgrounds

Silver Comet Linear Park

Powder Springs, GACobb County

Powder Springs park along the Silver Comet Trail with play space and trail access.

FreeOutdoorAll ages
Heritage Park in Mableton, Georgia
Hidden Gem
Trails & Outdoors

Heritage Park

Mableton, GACobb County

Cobb County park along Nickajack Creek with trails and historic mill ruins.

FreeOutdoorAll ages
Pedestrian bridge at Etowah River Park in Canton, Georgia
Worth the Drive
Parks & Playgrounds

Etowah River Park

Canton, GACherokee County

Canton's riverside park with playground space, river access and walking trails.

FreeOutdoorAges 1–12
Bridge and trail at Heritage Park in Canton, Georgia
Parks & Playgrounds

Heritage Park

Canton, GACherokee County

City of Canton park with play space and walking paths.

FreeOutdoorAges 1–12
Parks & Playgrounds

Boling Park

Canton, GACherokee County

Large Canton park with athletic fields, trails and play areas along the Etowah River.

FreeOutdoorAges 1–12
Parks & Playgrounds

Brown Park

Canton, GACherokee County

City of Canton neighborhood park with play and recreation space.

FreeOutdoorAges 1–10
Noonday Creek Trail in Woodstock, Georgia
Trails & Outdoors

Noonday Creek Trail

Woodstock, GACherokee County

Paved multi-use trail connecting Woodstock toward the Noonday Creek corridor.

FreeOutdoorAll ages

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