Beaches of Cobb County
Home to two amusement parks, a river, lakes, pools, splash pads, and more, Cobb County if full of options for staying cool while having some fun in the sun. Six Flags Over Georgia’s Hurricane Harbor is home to four water slides, a state-of-the-art wave pool and an exciting play area for younger children. Six Flags White Water, the largest water park in the southeast, gives families an even larger water park adventure, while the Sprayground at Elizabeth Porter Park provides a more tame mini water park style splash pad. Area rivers and lakes like Lake Acworth and the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area provide a reprieve from the heat the old-fashioned way. With temperatures routinely encroaching triple-digits during the warm summer months, there’s no better time to discover the various water adventures Cobb has to offer.
Chattahoochee Nature Center
Located along the bank of the the Chattahoochee River, the 127 acre Chattahoochee Nature Center is an oasis of nature along side the Chattahoochee River and features hiking, live animal exhibits, educational programs, and more.
9135 Willeo Road
Roswell, GA 30075
(770) 992-2055
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is part of the National Park Service and is visited by more than three million visitors a year. The area spans a 48 mile stretch that includes over 6,000 acres of land. Along the way, numerous parks and historic sites afford a wide range of outdoor activities, including fishing, boating, hiking, and wildlife viewing.
(678) 538-1200
East Cobb Park
East Cobb Park is a twenty acre park off Roswell Road in Marietta. The park features grassy open areas, pavilions, walking trails, creek overlooks, outdoor classrooms, an outdoor stage and two playgrounds.
3322 Roswell Rd
Marietta, GA 30062-5561
(770) 591-3160
Glover Park
Located in the vibrant Historic Marietta Square, Glover Park is the perfect spot to kick back and relax. With its lush greenery, towering trees, and well-maintained pathways, the park offers a serene escape right in the middle of town.
Glover Park and Historic Marietta Square
50 Park Square
Marietta, GA 30060
Golf Courses
Marietta is a golfer’s dream come true, offering options to enjoy the sport at its best. For avid golfers seeking challenging fairways or families wanting a fun day of mini-golf, Marietta has something to delight every golf enthusiast.
Jim R. Miller Park & Event Center
Jim Miller Park hosts events like the North Georgia State Fair, the Yaarab Shrine Circus, concerts, trade shows, festivals, car shows, rodeos, and other major events.
2245 Callaway RD SW
Marietta GA 30008-4440
(770) 528-8875
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a 2,923-acre park that includes three battlefield areas, a visitor center, hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, and an Instagram worthy view of Downtown Atlanta from the top of the mountain.
900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr.
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(770) 427-4686
Larry Bell Park
Larry Bell Park is a 46 acre park that combines fun, fitness, and a touch of theatrical flair.
Amenities include 4 baseball fields (Perry Parham Fields), batting cages, 2 playgrounds, a picnic pavilion, a concession building, 2 horseshoe pits, 2 Tennis courts, 6 pickleball courts, a track, the Central Aquatic Center, the Cobb Gymnastics Center, the Cobb Civic Center, and the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre. The park hosts many major events, including the Georgia Special Olympics and other sporting events.
592 Fairground Street
Marietta Ga 30060
(770) 528-8810
Laurel Park
Laurel Park is a beautiful 25 acre park that has something for everyone. Families with kids will enjoy the playgrounds and duck ponds, and sports enthusiasts will enjoy the 13 lighted tennis courts, an approximate 1 mile paved track, shuffleboard, sand volleyball court, and outdoor basketball court.
151 Manning Road
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 656-3280
Sprayground at Elizabeth Porter Park
Ready to cool off in Marietta? The Sprayground at Elizabeth Porter Park is your go-to spot for a splashing good time! Since its grand opening in the fall of 2018, this splash pad has been a hit with families looking to beat the heat and have a blast. With water jets and sprinklers galore, the Sprayground guarantees hours of fun for kids of all ages.
370 Montgomery St NE
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 794-5601
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