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Includes 7 A L T A-certified tennis courts, 10 multi-purpose ball fields, a Miracle League ball field and 12 batting cages, over 1? miles of sidewalks for walking/jogging, a 5-acre lake surrounded by a walking track, and picnic areas.

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. To access the trailhead, take Roberts Lake Road to the north off Georgia Highway 372 just east of Downtown Ball Ground (near the Wheeler House). Once the pavement on Roberts Lake Road ends, a logging road continues for .25 miles to the trailhead. The logging road only accommodates one-way traffic, so be cautious of other vehicles and at times you may have to pull over and back up to allow others to pass. From the trailhead parking area (marked with signs) the trail runs .7 miles from the parking lot to the dam site.

Home to a Native American mound probably built 2,000 years ago, the Effigy measures 132 feet wing tip to wing tip and 100 feet head to forked tail. Rock Hawk Park offers an outdoor classroom with over 25 miles of hiking and biking trails. Two observation tours give you a bird’s eye view of the Effigy and local wildlife.

Rock Mill Park is a 20-acre park located on Kimball Bridge Road at the access point for Alpharetta’s Big Creek Greenway. Park amenities include a green roof pavilion, an outdoor classroom, a Play Me Again piano art installation, Little Free Library and restroom facilities.

113 acres. Football field with lighted walking track, six lighted tennis courts, playground, pavilion, restrooms, 2-mile paved multi-purpose trail, grill.

HQ of the Franklin County Recreation Department, this park features 68 acres of athletic fields, two gyms, and 2.5 miles of nature trails.

This 88-acre county owned park features a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, including a disc golf course and a dog park.

This Roswell City Park offers a variety of recreational activities: art room, baseball fields, pond with fishing allowed, football fields, gymnastics/dance center, lacrosse fields, outdoor fitness equipment, picnic areas, playground, swimming pool, rec center, softball fields, tennis courts, and hiking/walking trails.

Outdoor lovers are sure to enjoy getting close to the river without getting wet on this multi-purpose greenway that parallels the Chattahoochee River, and is part of the overall Roswell Riverwalk that runs across Bull Sluice Lake from Azalea Drive to Willeo Road. Stroll along the boardwalk, take photos of the Chattahoochee River, and watch the sun set from the waterfront.

Rotary Centennial Park is home to Perry’s beautiful nature trail network along Big Indian Creek. Visitors have access to paved walking trails that wonder through wetlands, botanical preserves, and along the creek.

One of our most used parks, Roundtree Park is a neighborhood park with several amenities – playground, splash area, ballfield, basketball courts, and tennis courts.

The Royston Wellness Park is a 43-acre development primarily used for fitness and picnic areas. The 1.2 miles of paved walking trails have fitness stations, and there is a disc golf course.

The park is home to an 18-hole disc golf course, multiple soccer fields, baseball fields, playgrounds, outdoor basketball court, and picnic pavilion. With 2 large fishing ponds and a surrounding walking trail, fishing is a favorite pastime for many local families.

This 34-acre park offers 1 lighted baseball field, 2 tennis courts, a 0.8-mile walking/jogging track, 3 lighted softball fields, 2 picnic pavilions, 2 playgrounds, and a gazebo, along with the BMX track.

025-3.2 miles; trails can combined for maximum distance. Easy to strenuous. Includes visitor center, rock climbing, restrooms, picnic and viewing areas, canopy walk and tree house. No dogs allowed!

Park Features: Picnic Pavilions, Gym with Basketball Courts, Activity room, Tennis Courts, Outdoor Basketball Court, Playground, Baseball Field, Swimming Pool, Soccer Field

4 Baseball/Softball Fields, 1 Multi-Purpose Field, 1 Disc Golf Course, 1 Playground, 3 Picnic Areas, Running/Walking Track (1 mile), Concession Building/Restrooms.

268 acres. Skate complex, outdoor basketball courts, dog park area, playground, pavilions, restrooms, 1.6-mile paved multi-purpose trail, 2.9-mile soft surface trail, grill.

Shakerag Park is a rustic and presently lightly developed, 66-acre community park that features a 1.1-mile nature trail that loops under 200 year old hardwoods and past one of Johns Creek’s only working farms. There is also a 3.8-acre lake, batting cages, picnic pavilions, and athletic fields.

67 acres. Activity building (classes/rentals), seven lighted youth baseball/softball field, restrooms, football/multi-purpose field with lighted walking track, pavilion, playgrounds, large community room and classroom, lake, 1.25-mile paved multi-purpose trail, grill.

Standing Boy Trails is located in the northern portion of the City of Columbus. This 1,580-acre property lies on the shore of Lake Oliver and offers excellent opportunity for hiking, running, biking, and wildlife viewing. It is managed by The City of Columbus via Standing Boy, Inc., an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Quota hunts are held during the fall and spring. All quota hunts are archery (the trails remain open) except for a youth turkey hunt in the spring. The trail system may close after heavy rains. A parking pass is required, and a State Parks pass is not valid. Please visit “Standing Boy Trails” under trail information for current trail status, to purchase a parking pass, and for more information.

The four-acre park features a trailhead kiosk for the quarter-mile nature trail, which has a soft/natural walking surface as it meanders through young pines, established magnolia trees, and more species. The park also features a picnic table near the trail entrance, new landscaping, and a concrete sidewalk providing pedestrian access from the State Bridge Road sidewalk.

This is one of 17 public waterfalls and a beautiful 20’ cascade. It is a special place with a 9-mile bike/hiking loop around the area, making it a fairly secluded place to visit.

Directions: From Clayton take 441 South 2.7 miles, turn right onto Tiger Road. Go 1.1 miles and take a left at the light onto Old 441 South. Go 2.3 miles and turn right at the Stonewall Falls Mountain Bike trail sign. Continue for 1.3 miles and there is a parking area up the hill to your right. To go the remaining .4 miles by car you will need a high clearance vehicle.

The kids love the large playground with gravity rail swing, shaded sandbox with toys, and more. The park also features multi-purpose sports fields and a 1-mile walking trail with fitness equipment along the path.

Only minutes from downtown Atlanta, a wooded trail follows the stream to the ruins of a textile mill burned during the Civil War. Also fishing, canoeing, and picnicking.