This park is sort of hidden away...at least from me anyway. I've lived in the area for years and…read morenever knew it was here...go figure.... The park covers about 470 acres and can be divided into 4 sections Tennis playground with pavallion softball field 6 athletic fields for rent There is a walking trail that I didn't realize that was there until one day I saw someone walking there... Looks like Cherokee County's parks are starting to rival some of the bigger towns around like Roswell and even Atlanta...watch out guys...here we come....

Decent large park in the area. Activities include youth sports, playground, concessions…read more They have a large walking area around the perimeter which is great while your kids have practice. Ample parking on rocks in front. The only issues are that the fields get flooded when it rains and there is not ample seating for games. Bring your bag chairs for sure!!!

Small, quaint little spot -- perfect for walking the dog and clearing your head. It's got that…read moresmall-town feel, with shops just steps away and a surprisingly nice amphitheater along with a 9/11 memorial.

Another cute park area in this charming small town…read more It's a cozy park, perfect for reading, having a coffee with a friend or letting the kids play for awhile. I thought it was clean, shady and was in a decent location near the local neighborhoods. My wife and I hung out here for a bit while we were visiting her family. It's quiet and worth a stop, especially if you have small children or just want to hang out with a coffee and talk.

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!

This little but functional park has a great paved walking trail that goes around the entire park…read more It has a few small hills and is covered with tree shade early in the morning and in the evening. This park is dog friendly but they need to be leashed. There are a couple of baseball fields and a small playground area. I'd love to see a few more trees planted near the parking lot because it is the least shaded area. Worth a visit or two

This hidden gem in the northeastern part of Cherokee county is a 30 acre park with 2 baseball and…read moresoftball diamonds along with half a mile of of paved walking track. Directions: to get here you want to take I-575 N to exit 24 (Airport Dr.) and then go east. You'll see signs for Cherokee county. At Ball Ground highway make a left. Go about a mile and you'll see East Cherokee Dr. Make a right. The park is about 2 and a half miles on the right. Hope you'll visit...it's a bit secluded so it's pretty peaceful....

A quaint and nice spot for nature enthusiast nestled in milton…read more This would be a great place for people wanting to be close to nature and the zigzag way leads to a great lakfront with seating available. These have ample parking space and restrooms as well. Overall great place to be close to nature and a quick walk to complete your daily steps!

This is such a beautiful park with an ADA accessible trail. We used the ADA side to bring our girls…read morein tow and it was such a beautiful walk down to the lake. There are restrooms and a water bottle refill station right before the ADA trail starts. It's beautifully wooded and such a peaceful place to get in a walk and sit by the water. There are benches along the way and plenty of benches at the lake with a long deck. There were people fishing there when we visited. Definitely come take a stroll. It's gorgeous.

Fowler Park is a public space including a recreation center, sports fields, courts, two playgrounds…read moreand a skate park. Highlightsof the park are having neat public restroom, dogs are allowed and nice picnic tables. Park Amenities include 12 Tennis Courts, 5 Turf Multi-Use Rectangle Fields, 5 Picnic Pavilions, 4 Youth Baseball/Softball Fields, 3 Outdoor Basketball Courts, 2 Playgrounds, Batting Cages, Big Creek Greenway access, Braille Trail, Dog Park, Paved Walking Trail approximately 1.5 miles, Skate Park, Track and Field Area. Recreation Center Amenities include 2 Indoor Basketball Courts, Cardio-Weight Room, Indoor Walking Track, Dance Classroom, Fitness Classroom, Community Room, Multipurpose Classroom, Showers and Restrooms. One of the trails leads to Halcyon, which takes over an hour if walking at a fast pace. This park has tons of amenities, but the real hidden gem is the free run club every Tuesday at 7PM by the track. There is a nice skate and bike park there as well. Got to see several deer along the trail as well. I like how much nature this park has, many deers roam in the park. Dog must be leashed as there is wildlife present. Multiple picnic areas that varies in size. Four picnic pavilions that can be reserved, ample free parking but there is no shade on slides and swings. Play ground for kids and lots of space for different age groups to meet and do some fun activities. Well worth a visit any time of the year. If you are out this way definitely check it out.

I pay $120 annually (out of county fee) to play pickleball and use the weight room. Fantastic deal!read more

This is a hiking park, not a playground type of park as there are not playgrounds, nor sports…read morefields. Rather, it is a wooded area with multiple mapped out trails, and some that are not mapped. You can spend a couple of hours here or all day and hike up to the Cherokee County line if you wanted to. There are multiple abandoned structures which were cool. The kids enjoyed playing in and around them and are there plenty of "off the beaten path" places to explore. People also bring their horses and bikes here, as it can get pretty muddy after a rain. I have also seen people doing photoshoots in this picturesque park.

So it's a little hard to find the first time, there's no grand entrance, but it's on the corner…read morewhere the firehouse is, so once you know where it is, you won't miss it. Then you travel down a winding dirt road till you get to a clearing with a marked map (and trees) to keep you on your path. This is not a, swing on the monkey bars, slide down the slide, park. This is an amazing park with hiking trails that literally go over the river (stream) and through the woods. Lots of different trails of varying degrees of difficulty. Great for a stroll, or actual exercise, if that's your thing. There's a wide open field with a cute barn, great for photos, that's about a 5 min walk from the parking place. There's also a little creek that runs down the middle of mountains, one steep, the other more gradual. This park has so many different types of trees, flowers, and mushrooms, and insects, with little plaques that let you know about the local greenery and wildlife. Also. YOU CAN BRING HORSES TO TRAIL RIDE! Horses!! We love going bc the kids almost always get to say hello to a horse or 4. Overall, just a really fun outdoor activity. So obviously touch all things at your own risk. General rule, take nothing but memories, leave nothing but foot prints... but we have picked some things for inspiring the kids in science. There's apps that identify plants, mushrooms, and rocks. I recommend having them. Pros -it's free. 100% free. -any skill level hiking -beautiful and calming -not too busy. -great open field with barn for pictures... or frisbee, running and singing songs about nature. Do you. -perfect picnic place -can hunt for mushrooms -can trail ride on horseback (byoh bring your own horse) Cons -a little hard to find the first time That's it. This places is a winner.

Located within historic downtown Ball Ground this little hidden gem is a true oasis from the hustle…read moreand bustle of city life. Situated on 15 acres of pristine land it features a playground, 2 picnic pavilion and a duck pond. There is also a stage area for public performance. For more information https://cityofballground.com/parks-department/ The duck pond is especially charming being that the ducks are people friendly. Not sure if they allow you to feed them ....The geese here are quite a character. When I was here with my friend she accidentally said out loud that ducks are cuter than geese. Well one of them took to chasing her for a bit for her slip of the tongue....serves her right.... I've also used their restroom facilities a couple of times before when I was in the area. Very clean and very well maintained..... A great addition to this charming little town that I hope will remain small and quaint. 1277th review 3/18/2018 197th for 2018