This is an incredible park very close to downtown Cartersville, Georgia…read more The park has a public pool which is well maintained and clean, basketball courts, tennis courts, pickleball courts, football, baseball and soccer fields, an oval running track, lots of asphalt and gravel trails and a beautiful pond in the center with ducks and turtles. An amazing walking trail to honor the US veterans, and all laid out in a beautiful manner. I really enjoy coming here to ride my bike or walk my dog.

Wonderful park, but park staff likes to organize harassment campaigns against persons otherwise…read moreenjoying the facilities. Very unsavory behavior.

The best of a historical site…read more Easy to navigate. Specific and interesting signs and small museum. A piece of Georgia history work seeing. Bring some water. The mounds expose you to the sun with no shade. The river walk is all shade. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I'll never forget bringing my friend from out of town to visit.

My son and I chose a beautiful Saturday in October to explore the Etowah Indian Mounds on the…read morescenic north end of the Etowah River near Cartersville, Georgia. The site is an easy drive about an hour north of Atlanta, with plenty of free parking in a lot at the Visitor Center. The Visitor Center has restrooms and a small gift shop. The fee for adults to enter the 54-acre archeological site is only $6 per person. Built and occupied in three phases, from 1000-1550 CE, the prehistoric site is tranquil and calm. One can almost hear whispers of Native Americans as the breeze ripples through the tall grasses. There are three mounds (A, B, and C), that are accessible by wooden steps and hand rails. The mounds are well maintained and there were families picnicking on blankets at the summit of Mound A. Several picnic tables are also available near the river. The nature trail is tidy with signs educating the public on native woodland creatures and birds in the area. We saw many bluebirds and a couple Monarch butterflies lingering towards the end of fall. Definitely worth a peaceful morning or afternoon exploration and historical hike. The grounds are open 7am-5pm. Note: Plenty of dining options in Bartow County. We had brunch at the popular Doug's Place (about a 10 minute drive.)

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!

Exploring the cave was so much fun -- and surprisingly cold inside! While the cave itself isn't…read morehuge, it's absolutely worth the visit. Admission is just $2, and kids five and under are free! Outside, there's a beautiful creek where you can splash, explore, and even catch crawfish -- which we did a lot of! You can also feed rainbow trout in the nearby stream, which the kids loved. One of the most unique and special things about this place is the fresh spring water. Locals and visitors line up to fill gallons of it because it's clean, natural, and totally drinkable right from the source. Of course we tried it -- and it really is some of the best-tasting water we've had! This place is a hidden gem and we'll definitely be back!

This place is nice, but BE AWARE. they dont have it posted anywhere that swimming pool in this park…read moreis only open thu-sun. I drove all the way from HENRY county and was sadly disappointed. I would come back, but please call before you go unlike me

Fields Ferry is a bit out of the way, but it's worth the trip. Solid layout, large greens that putt…read moretrue, and challenging yet playable for all skill levels. The folks in the pro shop and grill are helpful and courteous, and food & drink prices are very reasonable .

This golf course is where I play home games for middle school and high school and it is well kept upread more

Simply, be Grateful. # ReflectDogs Love & Forgiveness…read moreThis is a well laid out and well thought out dog park. There is a double gated concrete entry area that is massive and has an exit into both the big and small dog park. There is a very nice concrete walking path that goes all the way around the dog park as well as multiple places to sit, some of them even have overhead coverings. There is a very nice water feature along the concrete path as well as a tremendous amount of biological landmines to make sure you stay on the concrete path! There are multiple agility items and the ground covering is mostly grass although there is some wood chip sort of stuff? You park right next to the dog park and the parking is more than ample. It is Well fenced.

Sorry didn't want this to be my 13th review…read more This was my favorite place to relax during my first year of college. An excuse to look at ducks and have a refreshing drink is always lovely, granted that's easy to do back home for me too, but lucky for me, there was something wonderful open. The cave of cave springs was beautiful, the atmosphere was eye opening, and the natural shapes were beautiful, it was short, but it was beautiful, next time it's open, you should go there, and bring the family.

Exploring the cave was so much fun - and surprisingly cold inside! While the cave itself isn't…read morehuge, it's absolutely worth the visit. Admission is just $2, and kids five and under are free! Outside, there's a beautiful creek where you can splash, explore, and even catch crawfish -- which we did a lot of! You can also feed rainbow trout in the nearby stream, which the kids loved. One of the most unique and special things about this place is the fresh spring water. Locals and visitors line up to fill gallons of it because it's clean, natural, and totally drinkable right from the source. Of course we tried it - and it really is some of the best-tasting water we've had! This place is a hidden gem and we'll definitely be back!

Menlo Park is a modest community space that mixes recreation with remembrance. At its center stands…read morea Civil War memorial statue, a figure that dominates the playground and shapes the atmosphere of the park. Depending on one's perspective of the war, the placement may feel either like history woven into daily life or an uneasy reminder of conflict watching over children at play. The statue is impossible to ignore, and its presence adds a layer of complexity to what might otherwise be a simple town park. Beyond the monument, the park offers several family‑friendly features. The playground equipment is in good condition, with slides and climbing structures that give kids plenty to enjoy. A picnic pavilion with tables sits nearby, though the restrooms were closed for the season during my visit. The mulch base beneath the play area is especially thoughtful, making it easier for toddlers who are still learning to keep steady on their feet. Taken together, Menlo Park is both a place for play and a site of remembrance, its dual identity making it distinctive but also complicated for visitors. There is plenty of parking nearby on the streets of this small town. [Review 1542 of 2025 - 869 in Georgia - 25092 overall]