Another great Georgia State Park! Camping sites were excellent with lots of choices. Bathrooms are…read moreclean and the facilities all worked. There are a variety of really good hiking trails of various lengths.

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 wonderful learning environment for kids. The staff were so attentive and helpful. It was…read morethe perfect activity for our 2 year old grandson and his grandparents!

Bear Creek Nature Center is a hidden gem in Chattahoochee Hills, GA. This is a small animal refuge…read more/ hiking location (with a waterfall nearby) / and conservation center. This non-profit organization is home to numerous reptiles, amphibians, and birds. They even have the only live bats at a nature center in all of Georgia. Admission is $5 per car/driver and $3 for each additional person in your group. This is a great spot for families. They even let my kids pet any small animal in the facility of their choosing. We were given a personal tour of the place and the hike was good for all members of the group. Since not too many people know about this place yet, there was no issue parking. The staff were friendly as well. You can also follow the latest updates of their animals on their FB page. I hope to go back again soon.

Wonderful neighborhood park…read more Path is pleasant to run or walk around. Number of areas with activities ready. Young- playground. Adult - sand volleyball courts and disc golf. Parties - outdoor and indoor areas to rent. Dogs on leash welcome. I'm day dreaming of kit flying here. Gazebos and varied areas for relaxing. Go. Get out doors.

Beautiful setting for any type of get together. The pavilion rentals are very reasonable. My only…read more"issue" would be that there does not appear to be crews that patrol during the weekends so the trash piles up and the bathrooms get neglected. The county budget needs to include this cost in their planning.

So I had hoped and planned on spending more time at this park to watch the softball tournament my…read morehusband's girls travel softball team was playing in. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate. We got to the field which was, maddeningly one hour away from our hotel. Thanks not at all to the tournament which arranged this. There was plenty of parking for the number of teams and games going on. Always a good thing. And the parking lot was nicely paved and laid out. There were some trees around which helped as I sat in their shade and waited for the team to warm up before playing - like waited 1.5 hours in the 95+ degree temps. I learned quickly that the building above the softball fields was a gym - and it was open. It was also air conditioned and had nice restrooms available. I had made this my place to hang out between games for the coming days. However, with the rain that arrived, that was never needed. The fields are nicely laid out in a quad with concessions and restrooms in the center. Restrooms were kept in order and concession prices were fair. (Especially having been to see the Braves play the night before and paid 2.5 times as much for a soda!) There were bleachers on each side which I also appreciate. While I have a super comfortable chair that folds up - it is heavy to carry. And I also have a very nice bleacher cushion with a back rest. It is MUCH easier to tote around and is perfectly comfortable for a game - but not much longer. Fields were in good shape and the proper fencing and netting was in place. Dugouts looked OK, too - although I did not actually enter one or view it from the field - only what I saw looking across the diamond. The location of the park was OK, too. Near a Waffle House and gas stations - must haves for last minute needs like water/ice/snacks/etc. The Waffle House was our hang out as waited for the games to cancelled once the rain came. So yes they are very nice fields. But having driven 8+ hours to get here and only getting 2 games in thanks to the rain - it's quite hard to be enthusiastic about the experience at this park. But, I think I am fair giving it four stars. Hope you have better weather than we did if you go here!!

Baseball park with adjoining tennis courts. Beautiful small pond with ducks, turtles, beaver,…read moresquirrels, birds. Paved trails for walking. Dogs on leashes allowed.

We came here for a mountain biking program for my daughter and I brought my bike to ride as well…read more The trails are also for hiking and dogs are allowed. The parking lot is huge and gravel, and there is a bathroom area out front. From there, the property goes back pretty far and has a nice charm to to it. There are huge open areas and pretty bridges. The trails are clearly marked and the map out front helped me plan my route. I did a blue trail that is just over 4 miles called Wildcat. It ran in one direction on certain days and the opposite on others. It was harder than I thought, but I enjoyed the challenge. The scenery was great except for when it backed up to a neighborhood, but otherwise you felt like you were in the middle of nowhere.

Ah the Hunting Grounds. Hearkens back to days when things were named for what they were: Due West…read moreRoad, Waffle House, Waycross GA. And while there's plenty of huntin' here, you also can ride/run/walk/stroll/gaze at ACP. Take your pick from 35 miles of well-maintained trails, ranging from 1-mile loops to open fields and advanced bike runs, while resting along the way on those sparse strategically-placed benches. Or just sit down in a field as you gaze at a horizon ready for you to explore. Home to several high-profile circuit bike races and high school cross country meets spring through fall, there's still plenty of time for the rest of us to do less-professional type activities, as fast- or slow-paced as desired. Park volunteers continuously improve the trails and a decent county support system helps make this a gem on the northwest edge of Cobb County. You shouldn't be surprised to see a few out-of-state plates in the lot here throughout the week with the biking trail selection. Weekends are packed as far as parking goes but still manageable if you squeeze in somewhere. Once you're out in the woods you still might go miles without seeing a fellow traveler. Five sections range from 4 to 10 miles depending on the loops, so plan on minimum 45 mins walking or running headed off in any direction. News flash, yes there really is an Allatoona Creek. Head toward the back on the main gravel road through the big field and you'll eventually hit the back bridge. Gaze at the sometimes more than trickling creek on your way toward the loop touching the outer edge of Lake Allatoona. Grab a pit stop at the buildings on your way out because there's only the "historical" bathroom variety on the trail otherwise. A few picnic tables allow for food breaks by the parking lot as well, but mainly this park is built for munching an energy bar halfway through the course. Late September through December is hunting time, with hunters-only till 10 AM Sept-Oct, and all day Nov-Dec. Fear not trail-lovers, park at Pitner Dog Park Nov-Dec to enjoy 4-5miles of Turtle Back and Red Baron without sniper fire. Directional markings for different days keep the traffic flowing in opposite directions, and foot traffic can trade tire tracks on your backs for poison ivy on your ankles as you go against bike traffic. No parking fees is a welcomed oasis among fee-based national parks nearby, for those primarily enjoying the trails instead of history. You could come six days a week and hit a different section if you liked. Stay motivated as you pass several HS XC teams practicing afternoons in the fall, and parking donations for meets and races help keep the park in excellent shape (along with that crop of helpful volunteers). No worries if you're visiting on a race day; you can still park and visit for no charge. I'm amazed I live about a 5K from here. Having a premier regional trail destination within a 6-min drive is a bonus I try to frequent as much as possible!

The park itself is geared because there's two playgrounds with one being covered. Then it's…read morebeautiful because of the lakes, but my gripe is the cleanliness. I know people are in and out but if you go weekly or biweekly and see some of the same things going untouched, it makes you wonder if they are bothering to do deep cleans. The soccer field seems to always have little pieces of trash that I'm keeping my two year old from picking up or quickly grabbing like bottle caps and plastic. And then I'll see similar week to week or things that look like electrical wires. The main gripe is the ladies room. The changing table has been dirty and this is over some months. I finally took a photo. Luckily my daughter is almost fully potty trained and I bring something to cover it but sheesh... it would be nice if it looked like someone tried to clean it.

I love this park- theres indoor basketball, two large and very cool playground areas- one covered,…read morea few fields, a figure 8 track and fishing lake/pond with plenty of benches and trails. Huge parking lot and it's kept beautifully. Me and the kids have been coming here for the past six years. The top covered playground was already the coolest but they have completely redone this with all types of wonderful! Big shout out to the grounds keepers- its a huge park and it is all kept pristine! Even the ducks are cool lol.

This place is so beautiful and serene. Gorgeous nature everywhere. Lots of bluebirds. Excellent for…read morehiking and getting away from it all.

Pleasant walk, easy trails…read more Passed 5 couples out for a stroke then a number of people with their pups on leash. Lovely day out. Only draw back is the proximity to a main road. That is the background noise you hear. The whole time. I ended up playing some music. Lots of birds due to bird houses. Really nice little walk and spot. Take a break and enjoy.

Lake Acworth is a great spot tucked away in the middle of suburbia that offers the locals and…read morevisitors a little taste of the outdoors and includes trails, bridges, docks and of course, a beach! We have visited Lake Acworth via Cauble Park on numerous occasions and always tend to enjoy ourselves. The water is always calm and clean, on the surface at least. The lake is well maintained and surrounded by the park, woods, a neighborhood and a highway. So, always something different to look at whether you are hanging on the beach or kayaking around the water. While most of our visits are for walking and enjoying the beach, I have visited for fireworks and other community events. The lake and park hold up well. There are onsite restrooms and such as well, which make trips here a bit easier. You will find folks enjoying all things from building sandcastles to walking the pups, grilling out, fishing or just chilling. When I visit, we tend to do it all, except the fishing part. Overall, Lake Acworth is a cute spot for a chill afternoon. Low energy needed to enjoy yourself here. Keep in mind that the main access point is through Cauble Park, which for non-Acworth city residents charges by the vehicle, usually no more than $20.

Definitely one of my favorite places close to home. Since my daughter was little, we have come to…read morethis park to enjoy the playground, a picnic, walk or a festival. Often I just drop by to enjoy a moment of serenity. However, some people are brave enough to go into the water. I personally am not that adventurous. The park and the beach however, are clean since years ago it became forbidden to feed the ducks. No more bird poop around the beach anymore. Very beautiful place.