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.

Super fun playground and clean restrooms. My daughter loves playing here any time of year.read more

Picturesque drive to the sweetest park for play or short walks. Well-manicured, large grass area,…read moreawesome children's playground with thoughtful climbing equipment, good-sized covered picnic area, immaculate grounds, cemented walking path that surrounds the lovely greens, and wanders down to a creek.

Beautiful park with access to the water, trails, lots of picnic areas with plenty of shade, and…read moreswings to relax and enjoy the views. The area we visited was wheelchair accessible.

This place is really neat! The falls are gorgeous, but it is a trek to get there. It's nearly two…read moremiles to get there, and the same back. It's not all flat either, there are some parts that are going up and down in the trees, a few trees you have to climb under or over on the trail. Part of it is covered, but part of us is very open and near a construction area. However, the falls are beautiful. And since it is such a trek, it's not super crowded. If you don't mind the hike and want a nice little spot to cool off and jump off a rock, I would highly recommend this place.

This green space is awesome! It is newly opened and is tucked away down a gravel road. Parking is…read morein a small gravel lot across the street from the trailhead. The entrance is small so be careful getting in and out of the lot. Once you cross the street, the trailhead is obvious and it is a loop. There were lots of people out with their dogs but it was not crowded at all. We chose to go counter-clockwise and were greeted by the large lake pretty early on in our hike. There are also streams, many hills (not too strenuous) and you feel like you are in the middle of nowhere. There are a few houses on the property and I wasn't able to tell if they are privately owned or occupied. You cross a mini stream about half way through and then wind up by a neighboring farm. There are also large power lines for a portion of the hike and the total loop is 1.5 miles.

Well the wife is out of town and then the boy will play? LOL…read more When I mean play, I mean get the opportunity to do somethings that I have been meaning to do. I wanted to go back to hiking paths and climbing mountains, like i used to do when I lived in the Adirondack Mountains. Getting here was a bit of a challenge. The GPS was a little off, but following the car in front t of me helps a lot. They looked like a bunch of hikers due to the stickers all over their car... Arrival to the parking lot was all gravel. The trailhead had some signage which was incredibly helpful. I took several pictures of the map and the direction I wanted to go. Seeing on a map and reality are two different things. At least I had some marker points to refer and go by. Down over the bridge you are met with a steady uphill climb some switchbacks and some rocky terrains to go over. The first Awesome fixture was the Fatman Squeeze. A hulking boulder with some tight side paths to go up on both sides end up at the same place. Then venturing on to the gravel path which takes you to the cell towers. Once past that the. Looking for the sign that leads you to the overlook. There it was. Beautiful over look to the mountains in the area.since we were facing the south the real mountains could not be seen. Couple of things to share, need to remind people that the canopy can be stuffy and humid. Be prepared to sweat, a LOT. Isn't that why you came? To overcome this mountain challenge??! Bring water. If your dog is strong enough to climb, other than that this can be challenging for their paws and your back, if you have to carry. Make sure your shoes are tied on tight. There are a lot of roots and loose rocks that can make a day go bad if you are not paying attention. Tightly tied shoes will alleviate the shift in the ground. Most importantly. Take your time, pause, reflect. Love, appreciate. Sweat. Have a good time...

When a friend asked if I wanted to do some hiking at pine mountain, I said sure! I made my way…read morethere and after 20 minutes of looking I thought to myself, this place is big! It also didn't help that my friend was waiting at the west loop trail and I was near Allatoona dam. After getting myself situated, parking at the lot located off of komatsu drive se (access komatsu via E. Main Street right off of 75), we made our way up the west loop trail to get to the David G. Archer overlook. Don't get me wrong, there are miles of trails here at pine mountain, but from the parking lot to the overlook is just under 2 miles. It breaks down from the parking lot as follows (taken from the pine mountain Rec area trail system map): West trail head/parking to west loop - 0.18 mi West loop to summit overlook- 1.57 mi Summit overlook to David G. Archer summit - 0.16 mi The view at the top gives you a beautiful look at expansive greenery, with Allatoona lake visible (although more visible in the fall). During clear days you're able to see Atlanta and its skyline in the distance (keep in mind Atlanta is easily less than 50 miles away. From here, we turned around and went back to our cars, although if you want, you can continue on past the summit and hike down to the East trail. Trails are marked very well with blazes so you have to try to get lost (see photos for blaze colors). There's forest, outcrops, easy and huff/puff portions of the trails, but I don't think it's a hard hike by any means. Pet friendly hike that leads to a great view with as much trail as you're interested in challenging. Do yourself a favor and give pine mountain (not to be confused with pine mountain near Columbus, GA) a chance! I know I'll be back!

This is also a very nice place to meet up with someone who is also fond of nature. I highly…read morerecommend bringing your dog here

Leon Hall has been a nice addition to NW Cobb parks, with walking trails to keep the beginner and…read moreintermediate travelers occupied. Meander through 2 miles of trails on the three loops, mostly flat and with plenty of greenery along the way. Start or end with a picnic at one of the tables near the trail entrance, or schedule a larger affair at the pavilion near the parking lot. This won't be an ideal destination for serious runners unless you're making a loop from the Battlefield during marathon training. But stroll away for a good hour or so without too much stress, since wide trails allow for easy navigation. If you get lost just keep walking and eventually you'll run into the place you were before to head back to the decent-sized parking lot. Most days you won't need to scramble for parking, since this seems to be moderately frequented by soft-core walking and off-road stroller types. We took bikes once with mixed success, and I think that's a solid plan with kids. You probably won't even need to carry your youngster while walking the bike back. Rumors exist this park will connect one day via a greenway to Allatoona Creek Park. You could add that 30-mile loop to your marathon training. Fun! For now I'll stroll along in sandals though these mulch-covered paths and thank Leone and the Price family for their generous land donation.

Amazing park with great walking and bike trails along the Etowah River. This is a great place to…read morebring and walk your dogs or yourself. The trails drift between flowering trees that hold plaques indicating their type. It's an adventurous park where kids can come play at the playground. The open fields are great for picnics, soccer or a fun game of freezbie. Find your adventure at the park and enjoy many of the little surprises it has hidden amongst the trails and trees. This park is also the location for fairs, live music on the outdoor stage, and vendor events. This park has plenty of fun.

What a beautiful park with so much to see and do. I'm pretty much a regular here so it's a long…read moreover due review. Etowah River park is huge! With many different activities to do. You can start with the 1/2 mile oval and completely level walking, jogging or running path. It has multiple covered rest benches and a big open middle for activities like kite flying or frisbee. Then cross the bridge to a few miles of trails surrounded by trees flowers and local wildlife. There is also a canoe launch for access to the Etowah River. The park also has an amphitheater that hosts local bands and other activities. Two brand new playgrounds for the little ones, very clean restrooms and some nice pavilions with picnic tables make this a very nice place for family outings. A 58 acre park that connects to other parks and trails makes this a 5 star place for almost any activity. Well done Canton. Another feather in you cap.

This place is pretty amazing. I love how it connects to Etowah Park. The sidewalk is very flat and…read moresmooth. Great for walking or riding a bike. The park has a lot of trees and some swinging benches to sit on. They just started allowing dogs on leashes. I'm a big fan of this area and I highly recommend it to others.