Such a pretty and relaxing park. Great spot to picnic, walk alone or with pets, kayak or spend time…read morewith kids. The main attractions here are the swings and the lake with a beautiful view. I love visiting it with my husband just before sunset. We saw so many kids playing in the spider web climbing thing and the play area. There was a birthday party going on and the park was filled with folks of all ages. Trails: A little walk on the left leads you to the dam(falls) and it's a very quiet and serene path to walk or jog. There are 2-3 trails around the park but a bit rugged, so I recommend going when there's plenty of daylight. Parking spots are plenty and the park is pet-friendly. Fun fact: Atlanta Astronomy Club conduct star gazing events at this park. Check their website for more information!

First time visiting Morgan Falls. It's a fun filled place with trails, a kids playground, porch…read moreswings, a fire pit, and a breathtaking view of the Chattahoochee below. There are also kayak rentals on the river bank below. When we came we hiked the 3/4 mile looped trail behind the playground accessible from the parking lot. There was a bald eagle flying above his beat. Kayakers down below had beached themselves on a sandbar in the middle of the river. A guitarist was jamming and kids were playing in the Sun. Just a picture perfect place to relax and take in the sites.

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!

this is a really nice park located in northern Atlanta area. It's big. There's an area for…read moretoddlers, swing, an area for older kids in a huge playground. There's lots of parking. There's a private horse farm nearby, you cannot touch or feed the horses, but you can definitely see them if they're out. lots of parking although it can get busy for sure especially when kids get out of school or on the weekends. There's also a large park w/ a walkway in the back with a lake. There's an outer area where people do parties sometimes. on sunny days there's not a lot of shade so be warned: It can get very hot. Overall I recommend going in the morning or on days where kids have school so that it's not as busy and your toddler/kid can have a run of the park. There's also restrooms in the area. It's kept fairly clean.

This trail is going on my bookmarks…read more I had a great time hiking the 2 trails at Island Ford Park today. It was clean, well-maintained and peaceful with a lovely creek and lots of shade. Dog friendly and great for hiking alone or in a group, I highly recommend visiting the park in the evening. Trail #1 goes under Highway 400, so does get a bit noisy. Trail #2 goes through the Hewlett Lodge Visitor Center and is a good spot to picnic and take breaks. Each trail is about 3 miles to & fro and take roughly an hour or so each to complete them. There are no restrooms in the Island Ford Unit entrance so plan accordingly if you enter from that entrance. Parking is $5/day or free with the Annual pass or America the beautiful pass. Amenities: Wheelchair accessible entrance and parking, pet waste stations & picnic tables

We had such a wonderful time exploring the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area! The park…read moreoffers a peaceful escape with beautiful river views and plenty of opportunities to enjoy nature. Our hike was both fun and refreshing, and it gave us a glimpse of just how much this park has to offer. One of the highlights was discovering the variety of trails--each one winding through different landscapes and offering unique perspectives of the river and surrounding forest. That said, we've only scratched the surface. With so many trails still left to explore, it feels like we've only had a taste of the adventure waiting here. We also had the chance to tour the lodge, which was a fascinating stop. It shared the history of the site in an engaging way and offered interactive exhibits that were perfect for kids. It added an extra layer of fun and learning to our visit, making the experience even more memorable. Overall, it's a fantastic spot for hiking, family outings, and reconnecting with nature. We're already looking forward to coming back and experiencing more of the trails and activities we didn't get to this time.

One of the best parks in Atlanta metro as it offers something for everybody. On this Labor Day,…read more"everyone" was here! Most were beating the hot humid heat dipping in the water and a few were hiking. ++ Covered bridge & wooden bridges ++ Water falls ++ Many well groomed trails of easy and moderate difficulty. Some parts of trails are root bound and care is needed. + Lots of parking - Too many people - very popular on weekends = Poorly marked trails ( "you are here" is now marked but people constantly ask what's ahead and navigation questions). +++ Photo ops Easy access and picturesque covered bridge, canopied trails make this park very popular. Though the parking usually is manageable, today it was a mess! But it was good to see everyone out and enjoying nature.

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.

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!

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.

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....

Mountain Park is a city within a city. It is a city that borders Roswell and Cherokee county with a…read moretotal area of 0.5 square miles with a population of about 550 people. It is zones to be a wildlife refuge so no commercial or businesses are allowed in the city limits. I found this charming little place when I google Little Free Library. It said to turn on Wiley Bridge Road which is off of Highway 92 towards Roswell. I thought...oh it must be just right off of there...but as it took me further into the woods I had the distinct feeling of being trapped in a Stephen King's novel...Misery....came to mind...getting lost in the woods...it's getting dark...running out of gas...etc....as my imagination ran wild for a moment...something caught my attention. Something glisten to my left. It was the reflection of the morning sun dancing upon the surface of Lake Garrett and I realized I was going to be saved.... As I parked my car by city hall the most most beautiful Australian shepherd came running across the field. Her majestic fur flying in the wind likes jewels for the sky. Following behind her was a warm charming couple who said hello to me and begin chatting with me as if they've known me all of my life....the city hall itself like the town is small but full of character. It's probably about 800 sq. feet or so and looks like a cabin that Henry David Thoreau lived in. There is a little side porch with some comfortable wicker furniture and of course a sweet little free library filled with rather intellectual books...impressive...As I got out and walked around a bit I notice how friendly everybody was....People were waving at me and saying hello as they walked by....it was surreal and lovely. Now I want to move here....wonder how they feel about free range cats...

Pictures convey a lot that words can't describe but for this one, even pictures don't do justice :)…read more After a tired day at work, this is the place to be for a relaxing evening stroll. Peaceful trails with great views and you'd be seeing all kinds of wildlife - birds, fish, deer and if you get lucky, others too. The entrance at Willeo Park is wheelchair accessible and the whole boardwalk (~5 miles to & fro) is paved with plenty of rest areas and picnic tables. Pet-friendly and elders friendly. Parking can be a pain but you'd be able to figure it out. So, just grab a book, some snacks, plenty of water, sunscreen and visit it right before sunset.

Nice little dog park with plenty of shade. Plenty of parking along with two separate dog parks…read morebased on the size of your animal.

I just moved to the area so am checking all of the dog parks nearby out…read more I have a 12 year old, 80 pound dog that has been having issues with his paw pads as he has gotten older. So this whole park (inside the gate) is all mulch. He was tip toeing and I could tell it bugged him. It was a bit of a mess, smellier than an average dog park with grass, and not really anything to rave about. There is a small dog park next to it, and all of the people and dogs there were extremely nice.