Parks

Parks & Playgrounds

Ball fields, tennis courts, pickleball courts as well as active, passive, dog and accessible parks and playgrounds are abundant throughout Cherokee County. For specific information on each park visit the websites listed below.

Ball Ground

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
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
Roberts Lake Trail and Park
Description

Hiking trail of moderate difficulty provides the only access to Roberts Lake Park, a 45-acre green space along Long Swamp Creek. Long Swamp Creek is open for fishing with a Georgia Fishing License.

Phone
770.735.2123
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Address
Ball Ground, GA

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 I-575/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, tennis/racquetball courts and baseball/soccer/lacrosse fields.

Website
Phone
770.720.7674
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Address
1200 Marietta Highway
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
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 Veterans Park
Description

149-acre park with athletic fields, tennis and pickleball courts, playground, skate park, walking trails, open multi-use meadow and restrooms. Also at this location is the LB "Buzz" Ahrens Jr Recreation Center is a state-of-the-art facility with two full-sized basketball courts, a fitness zone offering cardio, dance studio, and event venue.

Phone
770.924.7768
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Address
7345 Cumming Highway
Canton, GA 30115
Etowah River Park
Description

Enjoy concerts, community events and more as this waterfront park with amphitheater, inclusive playground, and access to the Etowah River. This 58-acre park features a canoe launch, 1/2 mile concrete walking trail connecting Etowah River Trail to Heritage Park, picnic tables, public restrooms, pavilions, recreational field space, and bridge crossing over the Etowah River.

Website
Phone
770.720.7674
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Address
600 Brown Industrial Parkway
Canton, GA 30114
Field’s Landing 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
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
Hickory Log Creek Reservoir
Description

Stocked Reservoir for fishing, working dam with public-access boat ramp for canoes, kayaks, and electric-powered boats only. Open year-round weather permitting. Call the City of Canton for parking and pass information.

Website
Phone
770.720.7674
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Address
Fate Conn Road at Bluffs Parkway
Canton, GA 30114
Hickory Trails Park
Description

Pavillions and a three-quarter-mile walking trail on 24 pastoral and wooded acres.  Restrooms available.

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
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
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
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

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
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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 I-575/Exit 11, Sixes Road.

Phone
678.568.1508
Address
2261 Sixes Road
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
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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

Waleska

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 940 acres located north of Waleska featuring more than 19.7 miles of trails for horseback riding and hiking in the Appalacian foothills.

Phone
770.924.7768
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Address
1411 Garland Mountain Way
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

Woodstock

Badger Creek
Description

Soccer complex with 14 fields.

Phone
770.924.7768
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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 I-575/Exit 11, Sixes Road.

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

The park features a multi-level playground, disc golf course, four tennis courts, pickleball court, two basketball courts, restrooms,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 and community orchard.  A four-segment family mountain bike trail is available.

Phone
770.517.6788
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Address
513 Neese Road
Woodstock, GA 30188
Hobgood Park
Description

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

Phone
770.924.7768
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Address
6688 Bells Ferry Road
Woodstock, GA 30189
JJ Biello Park
Description

Spread over 470-acres, the park holds four complexes.  The playground and pavilion are located at The Valley.  Twin Creeks has a softball/baseball complex.  Riverside has multi-use fields for youth football/soccer/lacrosse.  Cherokee Tennis Center has courts and Pro Shop.

Phone
770.924.7768
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Address
155 Brooke Boulevard
Woodstock, GA 30188
Lewis Park
Description

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

Phone
770.924.7768
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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 along Little River.  There is also fishing, canoeing, paddle boarding, park benches, decks, swings, and picnic areas.

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

33-acre park featuring three baseball/softball diamonds (one of which is for adaptive use), dog park, athletic turf field, 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
The Downtown Playground
Description

The playground is designed to be a natural area that incorporates elements and textures from the landscape. Hammocks/tables and a 20-ft-tall Jungle Explorer Dome with an ADA accessible boardwalk.

Phone
770.517.6788
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Address
111 Elm Street
Woodstock, GA 30188
The Park at City Center
Description

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

Phone
770.517.6788
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Address
101 Arnold Mill Road
Woodstock, GA 30188
Woofstock Park
Description

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

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
770.591.6092
Business Tags
Address
201 Efast Bells Ferry Road
Woodstock, GA 30189

Cherokee County, GA

Cherokee County
Chamber of Commerce

3605 Marietta Highway
Canton, GA 30114

770.345.0400

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