This review is for the playground area only. The first time I came here, I made the mistake of…read moreparking along Crabapple Road to try to find the playground. From there, you have to walk around the lake, then through the recreation center to the "almost other side" of the park to get to the playground. You can drive south the the entrance and park along the street or one of the small parking lots much closer to the playground. That said, the space is great! It is large and spread out. There is a covered pavilion and lots of other seating in the form of benches. There are 4 distinct areas, with swings in multiple areas. The slides are high and large and there is a zip line and spinning cage item that is a bog hit with the kids. The ambiance with the tall tress brings this playground home for a 5-star review!

I've been coming to this park since I was a kid and I have to say it has gotten better with age…read more Not only is the place well maintained and super clean...if you see how many people frequent this place during peak times you'd be impressed too! Some of the things this park offers are of the following: 1.6 miles of walking trails 7.4 miles of historic trails 50 meter Olympic size pool with 8 lap lanes! picnic area toddler playground public restrooms an art center basketball, softball and baseball fields soccer and lacrosse fields as well fishing and a beautiful pond with ducks and geese They also have lots of classes for kids and adults of all ages including Zumba, cardio, Tai chi, nutrition counseling as well as Karate, fencing, self defense and cooking classes even! In the summer times they have lots of programs for kids including swimming and tennis and even writing classes. So whatever you fancy chances are they have it....

Lovely park with a waterfall and several easy hiking trails ! A couple tables with benches at the…read morebeginning, before the wooden bridge.

Always a scenic experience at this park. We love the water that runs through. The hill to go down…read moreis quite steep but manageable. The bridge is so nice. I do wish there was a restaurant or snack shop on-site.

I really enjoyed myself on this trail. I love outdoor walks and this is a great place to do so. It…read morehas signage to help guide you through the park. I will say the group I went with got slightly lost a few times though they have experience hiking so not sure how clear the signs and directions are due to that. However the trail feels safe and accessible. The people there are very friendly with many greeting us along our way. The waterfall we got to was absolutely beautiful. It's kind of amazing that we even have a real waterfall so close to the city of Atlanta. Parking was kind of limited but we were able to make it work. So overall I have no complaints and enjoyed my time here.

I like and dislike hiking here only because I've gotten lost before and that wasn't fun. Other than…read morethat the waterfall is a nice change of pace and is relaxing to be around. It's not the nicest in GA but it's close enough to Atlanta to see. Parking is free and there's plenty.

This park is a great park to visit and walk the trails along the Chatahootchee River. I was able…read moreto see the row team out practicing during my walk. There are some parts that are paved and unpaved. It depends on your preference. I lean more towards flatter paved trails.

This park is absolutely beautiful i love there is two playgrounds you can choose from and plenty of…read moreseating areas! They have alot of gazebos you can reserve ! Its right next to the river where there is a beautiful porch you can take pictures at!

The park is great for kids, parking is easy, and the bathrooms are super close--roughly a 5-minute…read morewalk to the dam. The water is brown, so everything looks different than you'd expect, but it's still enjoyable.

Beautiful 'back spot' if you're up for checking a local gem nestled right off the drive up there ~…read moreGot hiking, trails, a lake with a view.. picnic spot, maybe even a little biking (just be mindful of those leaving their prints behind, too). "Mind your mess!" Respect out Earth Mother and please leave her as you originally found her ~ Leave some kind words on the community board for the next group of kids & kids-at-heart to foster and always share the beauty of our world and nature ~ *check down by the creek to the left and the ruins of the old water mill!*

Being honest, I thought Waller Park was part of Vickery Creek until I saw that it's its own park…read more As other reviewers have said, it's definitely a hidden gem, because it's a very small park, but it serves its purpose well. The name of the Waller Park Extension game are fields. Several different fields litter the area and I counted at least 4, crammed into this tiny foot print. Parking is surprisingly very spacious and in fact, there's a lower parking lot that's just behind the City of roswell office that you pass to get to another area of the park. Down below is more parking, as well as yet another soccer field. Front and center at the main portion of the park is a nice children's play area, that was being taken full advantage of by kids, and strategically placed near the play area, were benches for parents to sit and watch or just for anyone to sit and soak up the day. Park up keep is very clean and well put together. I didn't see one stray piece of trash, which is pretty cool! There is an aquatic center to the left of the park (if you're facing the children's play area), but i'm not sure if it is affiliated with the park itself. There are no hiking trails here, but my guess is you're not coming here for that, and that's cool. If you have kids, play sports or just live close, this tiny little park is your little secret. If you're looking for a hike, or a monstrous mega park, you wont find that here. Nice, clean, small park with lots of parking that gets the job done. Definitely a fan!

Waller park extension is a hidden gem! I have lived in the area for a few years and I didn't even…read moreknow about this park until a few days ago. My friend was telling me how awesome it is....and she was right! There are lots of sports fields here and I know Roswell recreation department offers sports classes for kids. There are 2 play structures. One hue one for older kids including a rock wall, huge slides, and other various things. Then a smaller one with the same kind of things on a smaller level. They have several swings including a tire swing and handicapped swing too. There is a pavilion are with lots of shade, and there is good shade coverage from the trees as well. There is also a huge skate park in the back!! Also community tennis courts! This seems like a great park and we will definitely be utilizing it!

Leita Thompson Park is a pretty park suitable for all age groups. I'm saying this after hiking a…read moremoderately difficult trail with a bunch of sweet grandmas and grandpas. We did the red trail loop that was about 2.5 miles long. Although located off a really noisy highway, as you go inside the park it gets surprisingly quiet and nice. It's next to the Roswell Art Center and parking can get difficult to find at times. And, there are no restrooms, only porta potties. Things I love: * Swings :) * Gorgeous lake with an overlook * Benches all over the trail - Never seen so many in one park * A huge field for picnic and viewing sunset * Little Free Library

First visit here and will definitely be back for more exploring! I recently had the opportunity to…read morecheck out a small part of this Roswell park to take birthday photos for a close friend, and it was the perfect backdrop (along with this epic pink Thunderbird from 1957)! Beautiful, rolling green hills and lots of trees. Can't wait to see what it looks like once the leaves have begun to change color for Fall. Lots of families were there to visit and enjoy a walk or picnic, and there are walking/hiking trails to explore as well. The entire park consists of about 107 acres, including a dog park which I will definitely have to visit next time with my Husky.

Adjacent to the sweet apple elementary school, great area with long track to walk rest and meet…read morepeople. Because they are close to the school, they also have different sports fields around. If you are around and want to walk, talk and socialize, this is the place to be !

this is my favorite park.it is so much fun. I've loved it since I was little. I go there all the…read moretime love Alice

For a small park it has a good playground and picnic area and those are well maintained. The short…read moreunpaved trail is becoming a little overgrown and is navigable.

I remember going to this park I all the time with my two small dogs. I took them to this park all…read morethe time. This park is truly fabulous. This park contains wonderful play equipment (swings, obstacle courses, etc...) for the children. On the other side is a very nice large gazebo area that has lots of table benches complete with three built in charcoal grills for groups, families, and individuals to have picnics or BBQs on/at. Also, there is a nice little wooden seating area just a little bit aways from the BBQ/picnic area. You can also walk a little further down from that area and go onto a little wooden secured platform the hangs just right over the Chattahoochee Lake to see the lake and all it's beauty. There is also a wonderful nature trail that you can walk on with or without a pooch companion to see the beautiful wooded area and all of the beautiful trees there. I absolutely love this park. I cannot comment on the bathroom that they have on and right next to their parking lot as I have never been inside of it. The parking lot is not large, but is pretty decent. I do recommend this park as it is worth going to, visiting, and seeing.

Such a cute park! You get to see the live horses and they are many covered play areas with a…read morevariety of activities for little ones. There's also walking paths and a map along the side but tons of greenery and picnic tables for family fun time! My son loved the farm theme!

It's an amazing park with good walking trails! Great to bring kids to, I love how there is a farm…read morehere as well. Please protect our parks and forests from data centers! We love our nature