Great for Elementary Kids
Parks & Playgrounds
Swift-Cantrell Park
Kennesaw, GACobb County
Kennesaw's flagship community park, with a large playground, paved walking loop and wide open lawn.
FreeOutdoorAges 1–12
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Parks & Playgrounds
North Metro Atlanta is full of neighborhood playgrounds, destination parks and community greenspaces. Use this guide to find the right park for your family, whether you need a shaded toddler play area, a splash pad for a hot afternoon or wide-open fields for older kids.
Age
Setting
Price
Parks & Playgrounds
Adams Park
Kennesaw, GACobb County
A City of Kennesaw recreation park with playground space and community facilities.
FreeOutdoorAges 1–10
Hidden Gem
Parks & Playgrounds
Aviation Park
Kennesaw, GACobb County
Kennesaw city park known for its outdoor aircraft display alongside play space.
FreeOutdoorAges 1–12
Parks & Recreation
Noonday Park
Kennesaw, GACobb County
Large Cobb County park with athletic fields, trail access and play areas.
FreeOutdoorAges 1–12
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
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Parks & Playgrounds
Harrison Park
Marietta, GACobb County
Cobb County park combining play areas with athletic and recreation facilities.
FreeOutdoorAges 1–12
Parks & Playgrounds
Shaw Park
Marietta, GACobb County
Cobb County neighborhood park with play space and recreation facilities.
FreeOutdoorAges 1–10
Parks & Playgrounds
Taylor-Brawner Park
Smyrna, GACobb County
City of Smyrna park with historic buildings, open lawn and a walking path.
FreeOutdoorAges 1–12
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Free Family FunOutdoor Favorite
Parks & Playgrounds
Village Green Park
Smyrna, GACobb County
Central greenspace in Smyrna's downtown Market Village area.
FreeOutdoorAges 1–10
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Parks & Playgrounds
Lake Court Park
Smyrna, GACobb County
Small neighborhood park in the City of Smyrna parks system.
FreeOutdoorAges 1–10
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Parks & Playgrounds
Jonquil Park
Smyrna, GACobb County
City of Smyrna neighborhood park with play and recreation space.
FreeOutdoorAges 1–10
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Hidden Gem
Parks & Playgrounds
Rose Garden Park
Smyrna, GACobb County
Compact City of Smyrna park with garden plantings and play space.
FreeOutdoorAges 1–10
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
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
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Parks & Playgrounds
Thurman Springs Park
Powder Springs, GACobb County
Downtown Powder Springs park with play space and community event greenspace.
FreeOutdoorAges 1–12
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
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
Parks & Playgrounds
Heritage Park
Canton, GACherokee County
City of Canton park with play space and walking paths.
FreeOutdoorAges 1–12
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Parks & Playgrounds
Boling Park
Canton, GACherokee County
Large Canton park with athletic fields, trails and play areas along the Etowah River.
FreeOutdoorAges 1–12
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Parks & Playgrounds
Brown Park
Canton, GACherokee County
City of Canton neighborhood park with play and recreation space.
FreeOutdoorAges 1–10
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