Pretty peaceful and I enjoyed my hike. I also love how they are adding new bathrooms, water…read morefountains and upgrading the parking.

This is a nice area that is called West Palisades. First, giant parking lot with nominal fee ($5…read morecurrently or free with America the Beautiful pass). A group of 5 us headed out into the woods of West Palisades. Trail markers at all the junctions. We did about 8 miles wondering around all the trails. Some trails are by the river, but when you turn inland it is hilly. This area also connects to paved trail along Rottenwood Creek, but the wooded trails are more interesting. Everyone enjoyed our time. Bathrooms are available here near the parking lot. Well worth a stop. Enjoy the outdoors!

There is mulch on the bigger playground. Equipment getting ran down, not well maintainedread more

This is my favorite place to take the 7mo old I nanny for a few reasons. The main reason being that…read morethere are shaded baby swings in the smaller park. The others the swings are so hot you would burn your bum! Im not sure what geniuses are building playgrounds these days but atleast have some areas shaded! This is not the closest park to the familys house but its worth us going to. The smaller park is good for small children. The larger park has higher play equipment, climbing walls, slides, big kid swings, etc along with things for small children. There are more kids at this part of the park so we do walk over for a few minutes to people watch but since I dont have a walker we really dont spend much time here yet.

The park is great for kids, parking is easy, and the bathrooms are super close--roughly a 5-minute…read morewalk to the dam. The water is brown, so everything looks different than you'd expect, but it's still enjoyable.

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!

What a great place to go for a walk, run, bike ride, fishing or just sitting and relaxing. Great…read morepond in the middle with all sorts of wildlife like turtles, cranes, deer and all sorts of other things. It's behind Emory and the President of tue university's home is in the park. Very. Pretty. Plenty of trials to explore - follow the creek all the way down Houston Mill and Hahn woods. In fact if you're driving Hahn woods is a good place to park as parking is not great anywhere around Lullwater. There is a deck that you can pay to park in at the Emory Clifton campus - that is the closest parking I believe.

Beautiful & relaxing space! Visited twice, & didn't see the restriction sign until I was leaving…read moreafter my second visit. Take care if you "attempt" to visit. It's private property.

It is a great park my kids love it. They enjoy it very much. I think it is awesome. I did not give…read moreit five stars because it is a little small, but it's still great.

Amazing park, great for the kids and a good reason to get out. My daughter loves the slides and all…read morethe toys on the playground. If you are ever in this Smyrna this is one of the greatest parks it take your young ones to.

The East Palisades trail is a nice spot if you're looking for a quick nature walk. My friends and I…read morewent today to kill some time without leaving the city and the views of the river are pretty. It can get pretty hot in the summer, and the hike is fairly short, but it's still worth checking out if you want an easy outdoor activity in Atlanta.

What a great hidden gem! I had no idea this was located here and am so glad I came across it…read more Great place to go for a run, hike or romp with the dogs. Trails are all marked. Some sections s are very easy and some have so elevation gains and are more challenging. Definitely check out the bamboo forest (it's a moderate hike there and back) it is so cool and the overlook is great as well. Lovely views of the 'Hooch, great place to visit!

Very nice park, definitely feels safe. Needs updates and repairs on the actual playground.read more

Looooove this park! Great play great. Great open space for kids to run and play. Also love the…read morewalking track around the large space.

Pro: If you're looking for a scenic hike near Atlanta, I highly recommend Sweetwater Creek State…read morePark. The park offers a perfect blend of nature, history, and adventure. The trails wind alongside beautiful rushing rapids, through shaded forests, and lead to the fascinating ruins of the historic New Manchester Mill, which dates back to the Civil War era. citeturn0search0turn0search2 The Red Trail is especially popular and provides stunning creek views with a relatively easy-to-moderate hike, while longer trails offer more of a challenge for experienced hikers. The sound of the water, rocky landscapes, and peaceful surroundings make it easy to forget you're only minutes from Atlanta. excellent destination for a day of hiking, picnicking, and making memories with friends. Con: Parking fees are $10 (gone are the $5 day) Also, the way you pay is...via link and it can be tricky & time consuming. You can go park anywhere in the park once you pay...you don't have to pay 2nd time.

Today's hike at Sweetwater exceeded my expectations in every way! The weather was giving spring…read morevibes and the people were out for it ! Initially we parked in the wrong lot but that worked in our favor (where the bait and tackle shop is). There were lots of families out having picnics and fishing. We did a 1-mile loop in the area and were able to see the yurts. NOTED . Beautiful sites to take in before we ventured to the main lots with the visitor's center. Not only are the trails well marked, but there is ample parking across multiple lots. The attendant at the gate entrance was so kind, welcoming and JOYful! We ventured out on the red trail and it was gorgeous. To my surprise, the trail was full today. It seems that Sweetwater is a populated date spot!!! We saw folks of all ages out with picnic baskets, journals, coloring books, bathing suits ... it was AMAZING! We hiked to the end of the red trail and back, venturing off trail to be clear to the River only once. By far, this was one of my favorite hikes and definitely a place I'll revisit to explore some of the other trails.

This park is amazing. So many paths to walk, really wonderful playgrounds. Doggie park. Bathrooms…read more Workout stations. Tons of picnic tables that are also covered. Lots of benches to sit and rest or just be.

I enjoy the environment. Very beautiful park and plenty of outdoor activities to engage in…read more There is even a dog park and skateboarding park . You can also host family picnics or birthday parties.

Oh my gosh- I forgot how lovely this trail is, and I am lucky to live in close proximity to it. A…read morefriend and I needed to get some cardio in. I made the suggestion to walk the trail instead of just walking around the neighborhood. Best decision ever! We started the trail at the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area at Paces Mills. The trail length is 3.8 miles and offers a great work out. The terrain varies from flat to slightly inclined. In addition to getting that heart rate up you get to experience what feels like the perfect place to unwind and unplug. It's the sounds and sights for me! The waves created in the Chattahoochee river, the sounds of birds chirping, the sight of plush tees, and bridges. It truly is a natural escape from a busy suburban lifestyle. A few things to note: 1. You can access this trail from two different parking areas. The lot on Interstate North Parkway is free of charge. However, it is a small lot. The larger Lot at Paces Mill is $5.00 per day. You can make the payment via an app. 2. this is a multi- use trail. As such, you can find people doing a leisure walk, jogging, biking, skating etc. motorized items are not permitted on the trail. 3. if you don't own a bike, there are rentals available. The company that is located at this trail is called Movatics. You can find them in your App Store to get started with your rental. The advertisement notes that it is free for your first hour and $3.00 per hour after that. 4. The park is open from dusk to dawn just like most trails and parks. I highly recommend stopping by this trail, it will not disappoint!

The trailhead is located on Hwy 41 just north of the river. Parking appears plentiful, but I don't…read moreknow if it completely fills up on the weekend (as we visited on a Friday late-morning). You can access the lot from either direction on Hwy 41. You first need to pay the $5 parking fee to recreation.gov. The instructions are fairly easy to follow; the whole transaction is done via smartphone. It probably took 5 minutes or less. The paved trail heads east along the river and crosses under I-75 before turning north. The trail is well shaded for much of the way, though it gets sunny as it ascends a significant hill just before the 1-mile mark. That was about as far as we went on our initial visit, though the trail kept going for, I think, at least another mile. There are nice views of the creek as well as (early) of the river. When we went, there were a fair number of others walking or running, so it never seemed too isolated.