Fantastic Parks & Playgrounds To Visit in Atlanta, Georgia

Kids need the outdoors! Here are 8 fantastic playgrounds you should visit in Atlanta! A park isn’t just about the swings and the slides! It’s about the adventure! It’s about children being free touse their imaginations to the fullest! In this blog you will discover some beautiful parks and playgrounds in Atlanta, that you can visit with your family!

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Swift Cantrell Park

When I was a child, I frequently visited Swift Cantrell Park located in Kennesaw, Ga. With 42 acres of land, there’s lots to do! It features two amazingly built playgrounds. The biggest playground is best suited for children aged 6+. Side note: This playground has woodchips! (Perfect for opening up an ice cream shop/pretend restaurant! If ya kow, ya know!!) Then there is the toddler and baby playground! Are you the busy mom who likes a morning or evening walk? Then you would love the trails. There are two trails. A one-mine- and half-mile. I often see kids riding their bikes, skateboards, and scooters, which is not something we commonly see anymore! There are also two big open fields for hosting parties, festivals, recreational sports, and team practices. The summertime splash pad is a favorite for both parents and kids! Parents can sit and watch their kids play in the water or even join in all the fun! The skatepark is where all the teens love to hangout and make new friends. From attending a movie in the park night to having a scavenger hunt on the trail, Swift Cantrell is as a must if you can’t tell!

Elizabeth Porter Park

If you love water parks and playgrounds, you will get the best of both worlds at Elizabeth Porter Park in Marietta, Georgia! Here, you can beat the heat and have a fun adventure with your kids on the playground or a scavenger hunt while walking on the trails! They have a colorful and unique playground that kids of all ages will enjoy! A few years ago, while nannying 3 children, we took them to Elizabeth Porter for a picnic! Their playground was a huge highlight for them and then 30 minutes into playing, I was playing with them! and I truly had a good time at 21 years old! So, if you enjoy playing with your kiddos, you will really enjoy the structure of this park and all that it has to offer for a family adventure!

Logan Farm Park

Logan Farm Park is located in Acworth, Georgia. It offers 120-acres of land to explore! This park is not only perfect for children of all ages, but also for recreational sports and play! Their big field is beautiful! Not only is the playground amazing, but here, you can enjoy having a picnic near the pond, riding bikes over the bridge, or walking their long trails! They host many festivals and events throughout the year and is home to the Acworth Farmers Market!

Lee Street Park

Located in Jonesboro, Georgia, Lee Street Park is the epitome of family fun and entertainment! With 5.7 acres of land. Lee Street features an amphitheater, a walking trail, and a beautiful green playground! This beautiful place is great for an early morning walk or a peaceful evening picnic on the lawn! Children enjoy playing in the field or on the playground while you sit and enjoy music from the amphitheater!

Alice H. Richards Children's Garden Playground

Alice H. Richards is a children’s garden located in Athens, Georgia. Children and adults equally enjoy this park! Children can water plants, explore their paleontology skills and dig for dinosaur bones, explore in a forest treehouse and much more! They can climb through rope tunnels, play musical instruments disguised as giant mushrooms, and explore caves! This park has so much attention to detail that your entire family will feel like it’s an outdoor museum! And it’s all free! Children are free to explore here and enjoy the day learning about nature, the importance of healthy eating, and the science and nature behind ancient animals! At the end of your adventure, you can visit their wonderful gift shop for souveneirs to remember your stay! There’s a lot to enjoy for a fun family day out!

East Cobb Park

This popular park located in Marietta, Georgia, offers 20 acres of land, featuring 2 large playgrounds for different ages, trails, a picnic area, amphitheater, a free, mini library and more! I personally love this park and grew up going there every weekend when I was a child. I remember having many picnics, feeding the ducks, practicing soccer, and had the chance to enjoy my 7th birthday here! For me, this park is very nostalgic, and I couldn’t recommend it enough. You kids will have a blast on the playgrounds! They will want to stay all day, but it can easily be a regular place to attend with your family! If you live nearby Roswell Rd in Marietta, I highly recommend this park as a regular family destination!

Chastain Park

Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Chastain Park is a unique playground that is perfectly suitable for children of all ages! Children can enjoy sensory play, exploring the treehouse, sliding down the roller slides, play on the outdoor musical instruments, a more! Adults will enjoy it too! It is a wonderfully structured, therapeutic playground where children can connect with nature and have fun using their imaginations!

Alexander Park

This park located in Lawrenceville Georgia offers 91-acres of land to explore! There is plenty of green space to fly kites, play sports, exercise, have lunch, and enjoy the serene sound of nature. The park has three different trails for walking, jogging, and bicycling! Your family can enjoy the 18-hole disc golf course! There are two ponds where you and your family can go fishing! The park also offers two vibrant playgrounds, one for older children and one for the little ones. If you are planning an event such as a birthday part, their pavilions are available for rental! Their playgrounds are also perfectly shaded for a hot summer day! This park is great for family day out!

This photo describes how the kiddos feel when it's time to leave the park!

All the parks I mentioned in the blog, are fantastic options for your family day out! I highly recommend visiting one closest to you, OR! if you are up for the adventure and have the time to spend all day at the park, travel to one that you love even if it’s a little further! When I was a kid, we used to spend hours in the day at the park! We would have a picnic with friends on most weekends! Feeding the ducks, playing with my friends and siblings on the playground, and using my imagination are all core memories for me! I truly believe that outdoor play made my childhood amazing! We made it a regular part of our routine and I wouldn’t have had it any other way! I can’t wait to create these memories for my future children!

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