This park is so cute! There's a long winding road to the parking lot and there's two options: a 1…read moremile loop or a 4 (?) mile loop. Super cute lookout point on the river. Didn't go into the bathrooms but there's bathrooms at the trailhead. It wasn't super crowded on MLK day but would highly suggest checking it out. It's like a hidden gem

By far my favorite park so far! After visiting nine parks in a month, this one truly stands out as…read morea gem. The park offers everything--picnic benches, grills, bridge access, a playground, walking trails, and multiple stairways leading right to the river (seven in total!). The water access is perfect for relaxing by the river, and the Canadian geese make the experience even more enjoyable. A must-visit spot for anyone who loves the outdoors.

This is not one of my favorite parks in Gwinnett, but it certainly is one of the closest county…read moreparks to me, and there isn't anything majorly wrong with it in my eyes. The bathrooms used to be filthy every time I would come in from 2020-2022. I would see workers cleaning them after 12 noon generally, but I just always happened to catch them when they were still pretty grimy. Recently, I went in this past Friday, January 27th, and the ladies' room was actually spotless compared to the other times I've seen it! Maybe I just caught it on a good day, maybe it was too cold for people to be out soiling it with heavy use, or maybe they've employed more workers to this park in the new year, but in any case it was a pleasant surprise. That's really the only gripe I've had historically with this park in the 3 years that I've been living in Norcross. Briscoe, Shorty Howell, Alexander, and Bethesda are probably some of my favorite Gwinnett parks just to name a few for various reasons, but Graves Park still trumps many Dekalb or Fulton parks in terms of cleanliness, overall safety, accessibility, parking, walking trails, scenery, and available picnic areas/ bathrooms. A lot of people love Graves for the dog park section. I haven't had a dog since my childhood, but it seems like a good place to let your furry friends run if you need the space. I personally like this park for the trails. There is a longer looping option through the woods and a shorter loop around volleyball/ tennis courts and the backside of the playground. All the patrons here are pretty friendly that I've encountered. If you need to get out of busy soul crushing traffic on Chamblee-Tucker Road or Jimmy Carter, come stretch your legs at Graves Park - a nice little getaway from the madness.

Our grandson's second birthday party was held here in July. This is one of those "hidden gems" that…read moremany guests to the party who lived nearby said that they "didn't even know this place exists!" Shade is hard to come by in the middle of a hot Atlanta day - so, if you don't want to die from a heat stroke, come equipped with a tent or something. The main attraction is a splash pool that kids just go ga-ga over. There is pretty good parking options available, with just a short walking distance to the splash pool, even shorter to the playground. Apparently, this is a predominantly Latino neighborhood, judging by the dialects used by kids and adults alike. There are some peddling their wares (food, drink etc.), but they are not particularly intrusive. We had a fun and hot afternoon!

The park is situated on Lake Allatoona and offers a variety of outdoor experiences, including…read moreswimming, water skiing, fishing, boating, and camping. Over 15 miles of trails wind through the park's forested landscape, catering to all levels from ADA accessible paths to more challenging hikes

This is a must see spot! Great to take your dog and kiddos to have a little getaway! Georgia has a…read morelot to offer.

Never a bad place to come to! Usually come here to do laps with my partner and it has a great trail…read moreto do that with ups and downs, twists and turns. They have two playgrounds here too for anyone who has kids. Plenty of space for picnics and rolling on the lawn lmao. They make little twerks here and there. Yes sadly still gendered bathrooms... but all walks of life come through to hang or exercise. It's a very welcoming place

Beautiful park. 1.25…read morepaved natured trail perfect for walking exercise and not overly crowded. Great spot for picnics and grills available. Clean & maintained restrooms. A nice break to walk the pup away from the Pleasant Hill traffic.

I really wanted to like this trail as it was quiet and runs along a refreshing river but there were…read moretoo many problematic areas that need to be addressed immediately by the CNRNA. #1 High theft and vandalism warnings everywhere but no security cameras anywhere to be found. Due to the remote nature of the trail, it looked extremely unsafe to leave the car and go hiking for a couple of hours. #2 The trail was not maintained at all. There were overgrown bushes, logs that poked out with the trail looking unsafe to maneuver during wet seasons. It was surprising as it was a paid trail. I have seen much better-looking free trails than the Jones Bridge trail. #3 Bathroom was not maintained either. It smelled really bad with no hand soap either. Again, I have seen better maintained free trails with lot more amenities than this one.

This is my favorite trail in GA! Always plenty of parking, and I love that most of it runs…read morealongside the River. There's some sections that can be a bit steep but for the most part the trail is flat and well-marked. Today we saw a few deer as well. We also appreciate the doggie bag stations at the trail heads. I've never used the restrooms but great option to have as many of the parks/trails have none.

It's a cool park near me. Not like the most pleasant but it's a park. It's pretty clean every time…read moreI visit & there is a lake to walk by. Now the lake is stinky and it's only there to look at. They have a play area for kids, a basketball court and it's never too crowded. There are some rundown looking homes next door and the street the park in on is busy so be careful. People speed through this area like there isn't a park with kids playing. A great place to walk if you need some fresh air.

Love this park! It's safe and closed in the play area. I don't have worry about where my kids are…read more My kids enjoy it every time we come. Great place to enjoy a Sunday afternoon with your family! Only thing I wish was more shade in the playground area.

Small park with some unpaved trails. The one paved trail was really short but it goes along a…read morecreek. There is a small playground for kids. It's a good place for some quick photoshoots. We saw some maternity and family photoshoots while we were there. The parking area is also unpaved.

I really enjoyed going to this park with my clients and co-worker recently. Tucked right at the…read morecorners of Roswell, Alpharetta, and Johns Creek is this spacious park with access to the Chattahoochee River, a bunch of little trails, and even a little bit of history. I read some of the info posted along the paths near the fountains and learned that Roswell actually used to be part of Cobb County. I had no idea and found that really interesting having just moved here to Georgia earlier in the year. They had some other facts about the area and history on that part of the river too. What was great about this park was that it was pretty dead on a weekday morning. A lot of other parks are usually busy at this time, since we are still going thru the pandemic of course. I think we only saw one other person on the trail (with plenty of room to distance) and one other person parked in a car off to the side of the trail. We enjoyed the seclusion. I liked everything about the park - the gazebo and fountain area, the view of the river down the trail, the historical value, etc. Just a nice place to exercise or go to relax. I hope to be back soon.

Very affordable and easy to book. We scheduled for 2 and got there aroudn 1:30, but it wasn't an…read moreissue at all. Thankfully we can during the less busy season. The kayak was in good condition and the entrance to the lake was easy to get out in the open water quickly. They also have a sandwich shop connected to it that has some of the best homemade bread I've ever had. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting the area who wants to get out on the water!

We rented a house and brought our own boat. We rented youth skis, adult skis and a kneeboard from…read moreOconee Wild Watersports! It was a great additional to our lake fun! Thank you for sharing your towable water toys for the day at an affordable rate!

The service was fine, however, I do wish that there was a bit more of a flexible policy when it…read morecomes to Weather. We booked for two hours per the recommendation of the staff when we called to inquire about kayaking. They said two hours was recommended When I inquired about the one hour session initially. We went here on a Saturday when the weather looked like it was going to hold up, but Georgia weather could be unpredictable and it started pouring cold rain in the middle of our two hour session. The staff told us that we cannot get our money back for the additional time we didn't use, and we also could not get a credit to use for another time. I wasn't very pleased with that, because we cannot predict the weather, and we also cannot allow ourselves to get rained on with cold rain and risk getting sick. So we really had no other option, except to forfeit the additional hour and lose our money.

Fun staff and easy to understand instructions…read more First time renting a paddle board. The shop and rental desk is around back. Lots of signs pointing it out. Again. This not being my first time paddle boarding , but first time renting, I was presently surprised that the staff was just the right amount of informative. Loved the experience. Would buy a paddle board from them in the future.

We always come here all year around and there's always some happening, kids night out at the pool,…read moregames, movies, plus we love that it is opened all year around!!

Rating: 4.5/5 First off, I must give major kudos to the…read moreemployees who were fantastic - always smiling, helpful, and quick to provide assistance when needed. Their dedication to their work and ensuring visitors have a great experience is truly commendable. The park itself is wonderfully maintained with plenty of green spaces, picnic areas, walking trails, and spots to relax. The aquatic center is a fun spot! The pool is clean, and the multiple water slides are thrilling for the children. The wade pad was a hit with the little ones. My 2 complaints would be (which is why I am giving Bethesda Park and Aquatic Center a 4.5/5 rating and not a full 5 stars) is regarding the water temperature and no seating within pool area. We found the pools to be quite cold. Bethesda Park and Aquatic Center will become one of our go-to spots at times. I would definitely recommend this place to others. Despite the cold water and lack of seating, the quality of the center, the well-maintained park, and the customer service is exceptional, making for a memorable experience.