Recreation

Adventure abounds! Enjoy hiking and biking on miles of trails, boating on area lakes and rivers, and family fun at aquatic centers, bowling alleys and movie theaters. Also experience area parks & playgrounds, golf courses, shooting ranges, hunting preserve and historic speedway.

Ball Ground

Ball Ground Fitness
Description

Family owned gym/fitness center

Website
Phone
678.454.3488
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Address
10150 Ball Ground Highway
Ball Ground, GA 30107
Calvin Farmer Park
Description

15-acre park with picnic pavilions, playground, duck pond, open fields and performance stage.

Phone
770.735.2123
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Address
235 Old Dawsonville Road
Ball Ground, GA 30107
Ball Ground City Park
Description

Adjacent to the railway in downtown, this wooded park features an entertainment venue for concerts and special events. Also available for lease for outdoor weddings and private events.

Phone
770.735.2123
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Address
250 Civic Drive
Ball Ground, GA 30107
Dwight Terry Park
Description

Located in northeast Cherokee County, the park includes baseball/softball fields, playground, short walking trail and restrooms.

Phone
770.924.7768
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Address
13395 East Cherokee Drive
Ball Ground, GA 30107
Hawks Ridge Golf Club
Description

*A member sponsor is required.

Phone
770.205.6889
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Address
1100 Hawks Club Drive
Ball Ground, GA 30107
Lion’s Field
Description

A youth baseball field with adjacent community center that is available for lease.

Phone
770.735.2123
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Address
375 Gilmer Ferry Road
Ball Ground, GA 30107
Robert Lakes Trail
Description

1.4 mile hike good for all levels and featuring a river and old dam/power plant.

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Address
Off of Old Dawsonville Road
Ball Ground, GA 30107

Canton

Barnett Park
Description

25-acre park with baseball/softball diamonds, playground, picnic areas, restrooms and walking trails.

Phone
770.924.7768
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Address
10795 Bells Ferry Road
Canton, GA 30114
Blankets Creek Mountain Bike Trail System
Description

14+ miles of single-track trails that are among the most popular in the southeast. Experience six unique trails that vary in degree of difficulty and skill level required. Includes on-site parking, restrooms and picnic area. Located off I575/Exit 11, Sixes Road.

Phone
678.568.1508
Address
2261 Sixes Road
Canton, GA 30114
Boling Park
Description

20-acre park with 1-mile walking path, covered pavilion, picnic tables, restrooms, playground, baseball fields, tennis courts, racquetball courts and soccer/lacrosse fields.

Website
Phone
770.720.7674
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Address
1098 Marietta Highway
Canton, GA 30114
BridgeMill Athletic & Golf Club
Phone
770.345.5500, Ext. 4
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Address
1190 Bridge Mill Avenue
Canton, GA 30114
Brown Park
Description

1-acre park with playground, multi-purpose field, picnic tables and free Little Library.

Website
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Address
251 East Marietta Street
Canton, GA 3014
Buffington Park and Gym
Description

Includes baseball/softball diamond, outdoor basketball court, gymnasium, batting cages and pavilion.

Phone
770.924.7768
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Address
4600 Cumming Highway
Canton, GA 30115
Burge Park
Description

1-acre park with basketball court and playground.

Website
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Address
Crisler Street
Canton, GA 30114
Cannon Park
Description

Gazebo and grassy area located in the center of downtown across from the Historic Marble Courthouse and Jail.

Website
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Address
130 East Main Street
Canton, GA 30114
Cherokee Lanes
Phone
770.345.2866
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Address
1149 Marietta Highway
Canton, GA 30114
Cherokee Veterans Park
Description

149-acre park with athletic fields, tennis and pickleball courts, playground, skate park, walking trails, open multi-use meadow and restrooms.

Phone
770.924.7768
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Address
7345 Cumming Highway
Canton, GA 30115
Chukkar Farms – Event facility and Polo Club
Description

Chukkar Farm has evolved into a First Class Event Facility offering a spectacular outdoor venue for 1140 Weddings, Corporate Outings, Charity Fundraisers, Private Parties, Polo matches, and riding lessons. Chukkar Farm provides the event venue and you provide the rest of the activity or they also offer additional services to help make your event the most memorable possible.

Phone
770.314.3735
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Address
1140 Liberty Grove Rd.
Alpharetta, GA 30004
Etowah River Park
Description

Enjoy concerts, community events and more as this waterfront park with amphitheater, walking trail, playground and access to the Etowah River.

Website
Phone
770.720.7674
Business Tags
Address
600 Brown Industrial Parkway
Canton, GA 30114
Fairways of Canton
Phone
770.720.1808
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Address
400 Laurel Canyon Parkway
Canton, GA 30114
Field’s Landings Park
Description

Located on the north side of Allatoona Lake with boat ramp, fishing dock, playground, picnic areas, pavilions and restrooms. Fees apply for boat ramp.

Phone
770.924.7768
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Address
600 Fields Landing Drive
Canton, GA 30114
Harmon Field
Description

Baseball complex.

Website
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Address
161 Harmon Circle
Canton, GA 30114
Heritage Park
Description

48-acre park with multi-use field and 1-mile walking trail connecting to Etowah River Park and Etowah River Trail.

Website
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Address
508 Riverstone Parkway
Canton, GA 30114
Hi Caliber Firearms
Description

Open to the public with indoor shooting range, classes, memberships, gun sales and rentals.

Phone
678.880.8764
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Address
3800 Holly Springs Parkway
Canton, GA 30116
Hickory Log Creek Reservoir
Description

Stocked Reservoir for fishing, working dam and public-access boat ramp. Open year-round weather permitting. Call the City of Canton for parking and pass information.

Website
Phone
770.704.1500
Business Tags
Address
Fate Conn Road at Bluffs Parkway
Canton, GA 30114
Hickory Trails Park
Description

Pavillions, three-quarter-mile walking path and restrooms.

Phone
770.924.7768
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Address
3860 Hickory Road
Canton, GA 30115
Kenny Askew Memorial Park
Description

Sports complex with baseball/softball fields, tennis courts, playground, pavilion and restrooms.

Phone
770.924.7768
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Address
1080 Univeter Road
Canton, GA 30115
Lake Allatoona
Description

One of the most popular lakes in the nation with 270 miles of shoreline, parks, pavilions, campsites and convenient launching ramps.

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Little River Marina
Description

Located on Lake Allatoona, the marina offers boat rentals, sales, storage and servicing.

Phone
770.345.2900
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Address
6986 Bells Ferry Road,
Canton, GA 30114
McCanless Park
Description

2-acre park with pavilion, playground, Boy Scout hut and picnic tables

Website
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Address
Muriel Street
Canton, GA 30114
Murphs Surf
Description

Local outfitter that sells and rents paddle boards and kayaks. Services include delivery to several Cherokee County waterfront locations, set-up and large group paddles.

Phone
678.672.9917
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Nomatic Flow Outfitters
Description

All your paddling needs with retail shop, rental programs, paddling schools and guided trips

Phone
470-292-6706
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Address
141 Railroad Street
Canton, GA 30114
Prime Athletic Center
Description

Indoor full-service baseball and softball training facility. Open 7 days/week to the public. Call for booking info.

Website
Phone
770.810.1414
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Address
104 Charles Cobb Lane
Canton, GA 30115
Sequoyah Park
Description

Athletic Field, baseball/softball diamonds, playground, walking trail and disc golf course

Phone
770.924.7768
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Address
7000 Vaughn Road
Canton, GA 30115
The Mill on Etowah
Description

An adaptive re-use development in a century-old textile mill on the Etowah River with brewery, speciality shops, restaurants, outfitter, special events and more.

Phone
678.762.9950
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Address
225 Reformation Pkwy
Canton, GA 30114
Weatherby Park
Description

Athletic field, three baseball/softball diamonds, playground, restrooms, walking track and a pavilion available for rent.

Phone
770.924.7768
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Address
100 Worley Road
Canton, GA 30114
Woodmont Golf and Country Club
Phone
770.345.9260
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Address
3105 Gaddis Road
Canton, GA 30115
YMCA (G. Cecil Pruett Community Center Family YMCA)
Description

Full-service facility in Canton with wellness center, indoor pool, outdoor family leisure pool, gymnasium, game room, indoor walking track, playground, and group exercise classes. Facility rentals are also available.

Phone
770.345.9622
Business Tags
Address
151 Waleska Street
Canton, GA 30114

Holly Springs

Barrett Park
Description

The 13-acre park features a playground and walking trail plus a gazebo and multi-purpose field that is available for rent.

Phone
770.345.5536
Business Tags
Address
120 Park Lane
Holly Springs, GA 30115
Blankets Creek Mountain Bike Trail System
Description

14+ miles of single-track trails that are among the most popular in the southeast. Experience six unique trails that vary in degree of difficulty and skill level required. Includes on-site parking, restrooms and picnic area. Located off I575/Exit 11, Sixes Road.

Phone
678.568.1508
Address
2261 Sixes Road
Canton, GA 30114
Cherokee County Aquatic Center
Description

State-of-the-art aquatic facility featuring an indoor 50-meter competition pool and 25-yard pool with warmer water plus The Oasis, an outdoor family fun leisure pool. Competitive and recreational programs and seasonal special events are also available for all ages.

Phone
678.880.4760
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Address
1200 WellStar Way
Canton, GA 30114
JB Owens Park
Description

The 33-acre park features a playground, two pavilions, walking trails and multi-purpose field.  Pavilions & field are available for rent.

Phone
770.345.5536
Business Tags
Address
2699 Hickory Road
Holly Springs, GA 30115
JC Mullins Park
Description

Regulation sized baseball field, walking trail, "tot lot" and picnic pavilion. Field is available for rent.

Phone
770.345.5536
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Address
150 Childers Academic Circle
Holly Springs, GA 30115
Relentless Sports Academy
Description

Batting cages, field rental, party room and camps.

Phone
470.863.5682
Business Tags
Address
320 Adam Jenkins Memorial Drive
Canton, GA 30115

Waleska

Callahan Golf Links
Phone
770.720.1900
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Address
4991 Reinhardt College Parkway
Waleska, GA 30183
Cline Park
Description

12-acre park that includes tennis courts, walking trail, playground and seasonal splash pad.

Phone
770.924.7768
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Address
704 Bartow Street
Waleska, GA 30183
Garland Mountain Horse and Hiking Trails
Description

Over 540 acres located north of Waleska featuring more than 14 miles of trails for horseback riding and hiking.

Phone
770.924.7768
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Address
1411 Garland Mountain Way
Waleska, GA 30183
Garland Mountain Sporting Clays
Description

A golf cart driven shotgun experience featuring two courses each with 14 varying target stations. No experience necessary and shotguns are available to rent. Enjoy the Lodge for a bite to eat or relax on the deck with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Perfect for groups, corporate outings and special events. Open year-round.

Phone
770.345.0303
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Address
2618 Garland Mountain Trail
Waleska, GA 30183
Reinhardt University Disc Golf
Phone
770.720.5600
Business Tags
Address
7300 Reinhardt College Circle
Waleska, GA 30183
Reinhardt University Mountain Biking and Hiking Trail System
Description

Enjoy seven miles of inter-connected loop trails on the main campus. The trailhead is located on Grady Street beside the James & Sis Brown Athletic Center where parking is available.

Phone
770.720.5600
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Address
Reinhardt University
Waleska, GA 30183
Waleska Park
Description

Baseball/softball complex with three youth diamonds, restrooms and playground.

Phone
770.924.7768
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Address
150 Ball Field Road
Waleska, GA 30183
Wiley Creek Duck Preserve
Description

A pristine hunting preserve on 350 acres that specializes in Mallards. Drive-in or overnight packages are available for groups, corporate outings or day-trippers. Hunts are scheduled on Wednesday and Saturday, October - March. Additional activities on property include skeet, trap, hiking, fishing, game room and more. Hunting or preserve license required.

Phone
770.597.0026
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Address
205 Sawyer Farm Road
Waleska, GA 30183

Woodstock

AMF Woodstock Lanes
Website
Phone
770.926.2200
Business Tags
Address
108 Woodpark Boulevard
Woodstock, GA 30188
Badger Creek
Description

Soccer complex with 14 fields.

Phone
770.924.7768
Business Tags
Address
464 Blalock Road
Woodstock, GA 30188
Blankets Creek Mountain Bike Trail System
Description

14+ miles of single-track trails that are among the most popular in the southeast. Experience six unique trails that vary in degree of difficulty and skill level required. Includes on-site parking, restrooms and picnic area. Located off I575/Exit 11, Sixes Road.

Phone
678.568.1508
Address
2261 Sixes Road
Canton, GA 30114
Cherokee Batting Cages
Description

Indoor full-service baseball and softball training facility. Open 7 days/week to the public. Call for booking info.

Phone
770.591.4778
Business Tags
Address
711 Bascomb Commercial Parkway, Ste. 116
Woodstock, 30189
Cherokee Golf Center
Phone
770.924.2062
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Address
635 Molly Lane
Woodstock, GA 30189
Cherokee Mills Park
Description

Offering access to Allatoona Lake, this park has three boat ramps and a boat dock that does require day-use or seasonal pass.

Phone
770.924.7768
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Address
6900 Bells Ferry Road
Woodstock, GA 30189
Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency Inline Skate Rink
Description

Leagues and facility rental available.

Phone
770.924.7768
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Address
7545 Main Street
Woodstock, GA 30188
Cherokee Tennis Center
Description

Located within J.J. Biello Park with 10 lighted tennis courts, pavilion and pro shop. Lessons, drop in drills and classes are available for all ages.

Phone
770.592.4582
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Address
155 Brooke Boulevard
Woodstock, GA 30188
Dixie Speedway
Description

One of the premiere dirt tracks in the nation with thrilling high-speed entertainment every Saturday night April - October. Check out weekly and special shows like the Monster Truck Nationals, Demolition Derbies, Outlaw Sprint Cars and many Late Model touring series.

Phone
770.926.5315
Business Tags
Address
150 Dixie Drive
Woodstock, GA 30188
Dupree Park
Description

The park features a large playground, disc golf course, four tennis courts, pickleball court, two basketball courts,1/4-mile walking trail, and 1/3-mile paved walking path with fitness stations. Dupree Park also has a boardwalk and floating dock perfect for fishing in the beautiful pond.

Phone
770.517.6788
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Address
513 Neese Road
Woodstock, GA 30188
Dupree Park Disc Golf
Phone
770.517.6788
Business Tags
Address
513 Neese Road
Woodtock, GA 30188
Eagle Watch Golf Club
Website
Phone
770.591.1000
Business Tags
Address
3055 Eagle Watch Drive
Woodstock, GA 30189
Greenprints Trail System
Description

A sustainable Greenspace and Trail Network in Woodstock and surrounding areas, that provides miles of connected hiking, biking and walking trails.

Phone
678.653.1654
Business Tags
Address
Woodstock, GA 30188
Hobgood Park
Description

60-acre park with baseball/softball fields, walking track, playground, pavilions and restrooms.

Phone
770.924.7768
Business Tags
Address
6688 Bells Ferry Road
Woodstock, GA 30189
Hot Wheels Skate Center
Description

Roller rink and arcade that is great for birthday parties and special events.

Phone
770.592.4688
Business Tags
Address
228 Farm Ridge Drive
Woodstock, GA 30188
JJ Biello Park
Description

Spread over 470-acres, the park includes tennis courts, youth softball/baseball fields multi-purpose fields, playground and large pavilion.

Phone
770.924.7768
Business Tags
Address
155 Brooke Boulevard
Woodstock, GA 30188
Lake Allatoona
Description

One of the most popular lakes in the nation with 270 miles of shoreline, parks, pavilions, campsites and convenient launching ramps.

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Lewis Park
Description

Nestled in 57-acres along Little River, this park has walking trail, playground, pavilions and restrooms.

Phone
770.924.7768
Business Tags
Address
200 E. Bells Ferry Road
Woodstock, GA 30189
Olde Rope Mill Park
Description

Home to Taylor Randahl Memorial Bike Trails, the park features a .5 mile paved walking path plus fishing, canoeing and picnic areas.

Phone
770.517.6788
Business Tags
Address
690 Olde Rope Mill Park Road
Woodstock, GA 30188
Patriots Park
Description

33-acre park featuring three baseball/softball diamonds (one of which is for adaptive use), dog park, fully accessible and inclusive playground, walking path, picnic pavilion and concession/restroom building.

Phone
770.924.7768
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Address
1485 Kellogg Creek Road
Acworth, GA 30102
Riverchase Park
Description

Small park with playground and pavilion.

Phone
770.924.7768
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Address
150 River Glen Park
Woodstock, GA 30188
Springfield Park
Description

Heavily shaded park that features picnic tables, benches and a small playground. It is a future trail head site that will someday allow connectivity to Arnold Mill Road.

Phone
770.517.6788
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Address
423 Springfield Park Drive
Woodstock, GA 30188
Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center
Phone
678.965.5707
Business Tags
Address
10010 GA 92
Woodstock, GA 30188
Taylor Randahl Memorial Bike Trails
Description

Located in Olde Rope Mill Park, experience two trails with six loops that are directional by day of the week for the beginner or experienced cyclist. Hikers are welcome but must yield the trail to bikes and travel in the opposite direction.

Phone
678.568.1508
Business Tags
Address
690 Rope Mill Road
Woodstock, GA 30188
The Blue Ghost Arcade
Description

An arcade and bar featuring over 40 retro arcade games, pinball machines, and gaming consoles.
Spirits, Concessions

Phone
404.480.0723
Business Tags
Address
164 Towne Lake Pkwy
Woodstock, GA 30188
The Downtown Playground
Description

The playground is designed to be a natural area that incorporates elements and textures from the landscape.

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Address
111 Elm Street
Woodstock, GA 30188
The Golf Club at Bradshaw Farm
Phone
770.592.2222
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Address
3030 Bradshaw Club Drive
Woodstock, GA 30188
The Park at City Center
Description

Located in downtown Woodstock, the park has gazebo, benches, the Woodstock Fallen Soldier Memorial, 9/11 Memorial and park fountain.

Phone
770.517.6788
Business Tags
Address
103 Arnold Mill Road
Woodstock, GA 30188
Towne Lake Hills Golf Club
Phone
770.592.9969
Business Tags
Address
1003 Towne Lake Hills East
Woodstock, GA 30189
Woofstock Park
Description

Woodstock's dog park featuring separate large and small breed off-leash areas, shade structures, water fountains, benches and restrooms.

Website
Phone
770.517.6788
Business Tags
Address
150 Dupree Road
Woodstock, GA 30188
YMCA (Cherokee Outdoor Family YMCA – Woodstock)
Description

Located on the shores of Lake Allatoona with pavilions, playground, large dining hall, outdoor pool and sports fields plus year-round youth camps and programs. Perfect for outdoor retreats, weddings, and special events.

Phone
770.345.9622
Business Tags
Address
201 E. Bells Ferry Road
Woodstock, GA 30189

Cherokee County, GA

Cherokee County
Chamber of Commerce

3605 Marietta Highway
Canton, GA 30114

770.345.0400

tourism@cherokeechamber.com

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