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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Trails & Outdoors
From paved multi-use paths that handle a stroller with ease to wooded climbs that will wear out a teenager, North Metro Atlanta trails cover the whole range. Each listing notes surface, difficulty and what parents should bring.
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Setting
Price
Outdoor FavoriteEducational Fun
Attractions
Smith-Gilbert Gardens
Kennesaw, GACobb County
A City of Kennesaw botanical garden with walking paths and outdoor sculpture.
$OutdoorAll ages
Educational FunWorth the Drive
Trails & Outdoors
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Kennesaw, GACobb County
National Park Service battlefield with miles of hiking trails and a visitor center near Marietta and Kennesaw.
FreeOutdoorAll ages
Parks & Recreation
Noonday Park
Kennesaw, GACobb County
Large Cobb County park with athletic fields, trail access and play areas.
FreeOutdoorAges 1–12
Hidden Gem
Trails & Outdoors
Leone Hall Price Park
Kennesaw, GACobb County
Wooded Cobb County park with natural walking trails.
FreeOutdoorAll ages
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
Hidden Gem
Trails & Outdoors
Green Meadows Preserve
Marietta, GACobb County
Cobb County nature preserve with open meadows and walking trails.
FreeOutdoorAll ages
Photo coming soon
Educational Fun
Trails & Outdoors
Hyde Farm Park
Marietta, GACobb County
Historic Cobb County farm property along the Chattahoochee with walking trails.
FreeOutdoorAll ages
Parks & Playgrounds
Taylor-Brawner Park
Smyrna, GACobb County
City of Smyrna park with historic buildings, open lawn and a walking path.
FreeOutdoorAges 1–12
Photo coming soon
Trails & Outdoors
North Cooper Lake Park
Smyrna, GACobb County
Smyrna park with open space and walking access near North Cooper Lake Road.
FreeOutdoorAll ages
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
Photo coming soon
Hidden Gem
Parks & Recreation
Proctor Landing Park
Acworth, GACobb County
Acworth park with lake access and walking space along Proctor Creek.
FreeOutdoorAll ages
Photo coming soon
Hidden Gem
Parks & Recreation
Overlook Park
Acworth, GACobb County
Acworth park with elevated lake views and walking space.
FreeOutdoorAll ages
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
Photo coming soon
Educational Fun
Parks & Recreation
Discovery Park at the River Line
Mableton, GACobb County
Cobb County greenspace along the historic River Line with walking paths.
FreeOutdoorAll ages
Hidden Gem
Trails & Outdoors
Heritage Park
Mableton, GACobb County
Cobb County park along Nickajack Creek with trails and historic mill ruins.
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
Photo coming soon
Parks & Playgrounds
Boling Park
Canton, GACherokee County
Large Canton park with athletic fields, trails and play areas along the Etowah River.
FreeOutdoorAges 1–12
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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