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.

Fun place to let your children play while you walk the track. Nice picnic area. Also nice old…read morehomestead area for photo ops. Prom or family. Many hours spent there letting my girls play!!!

Very large playground, it's getting kind of old so it's starting to get a little run down. Long &…read moreamazing trails, beautiful lake. Dog friendly. Most trails are gravel. Great place to teach the little ones how to fish (and release) (tons of very hungry fish that will bite almost instantly)

Great place to visit. Quiet and peaceful. The park is clean and the workers are friendly. Normally…read morego there to study for my exam.

Beautiful location! Safe and well attended to. Reservation made easy and staff are very informative…read moreand helpful.

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.

It was amazing my daughter even met a friend got some oats to feed the turtles and ducksread more

This park is just a few miles from our house it's not a bad park my kids actually love the fact…read morethat there's an area that has wings the park by your house doesn't have swings however I am disappointed at the lack of swings in the Georgia parks LOL but this park is pretty decent and they have a nice area where you can feed the ducks and everything

Nice place to walk. If you live in the area. Parking is ample. Simple and safe. There is place for…read moreyour little ones to play.

One of my favorite area parks. I love all the space and the playground is cool. The history of…read morethis park is super interesting. You can walk up some steps and over a bridge (over the creek) and be in the woods with trails. Theres a covered picnic table area next to the playground thats a little elevated that I like to sit. The whole vibe is laid back and cool. Unless its the fourth of July when its super LITTTTT lol. There are other fields and buildings there that I haven't ventured to YET. My lil rescue doggie had his first park experience and it was lots of fun. People get it confused with Powder Springs Linear Park but they are a few miles apart but both dope parks with good amenities

Me and my grands love to go here, take a very short walk on the comet trail from the one playground…read moreto an outdoor gym area next to a climbing thingie. Always a great diverse group of people riding bikes, playing with the kids, and across the parking lot two covered basketball courts are always happening. There's enough open field for a good game of dodge ball and parking is plentiful. I have never seen the concessions open or visited the restrooms but the shaded tables next to both are a good resting spot.

Great park for kids of all ages. Lots of playground equipments, all in new condition. There's a…read moreshaded area under umbrellas for the kids to play and enjoy the outdoors even when the sun is really hot. The park is extremely clean and well taken care of. The silver comet trail is connected to the park so feel free to bring your bikes or just go for a stroll. There's even a bike rack to keep the bikes once you're done riding. There's bathrooms, water fountains and even a concession stand serving cold drinks, ice cream and snacks although it wasn't open when I was there and the hours weren't listed. Overall a really great family park with lots to do

Deer Lick Park offers a place for my fur babies to run freely! I am glad it is here. I like that…read morethey have water available and depending on the day and time, it is likely for them to have a fur friend to play with. The other dog owners are usually very nice and monitor their dogs. I have not had any issues. Sometimes, they have no dog bags available to clean up after your dogs when they relieve themselves, so I tend to bring a few of my own just in case. The dog park is behind the animal shelter near the skate park and not on the side where the recreational center is located. I like that the gates are easy to access but also close together and divided by small dog and large dog areas. If you are alone or if you come when it is less dogs out, the options available make it easier to keep the dogs safe or separated if needed. Deer Lick Park also offers recreational activities. We participated in basketball and it was nice to see this facility in action for group pictures and games. The staff is friendly and responsive and this park offers a nice place for exercise and community engagement. I also remember attending a Zumba party here many years ago. Overall, this is a nice park.

Only GOD loves you more than your DOG! #ReflectDogs Love &…read moreForgiveness Search great potential and that they were able to plan around and miss? It's a good sized dog park but as you can see it's mostly just flat open field with a few trees tucked away up in a corner. The problem with that is that it gets extremely muddy when it rains except up where the trees are because the leaves form a very natural barrier. But we wouldn't want that now would we. Both parks have a poop bag dispenser and trash can as well as an access spot for water. Nice double-gated concrete entry area with a bench on that as well as both parts have a couple benches up in the trees. But they have no shade or shelter structure? You have to park a little distance away and it is a bit of a walk uphill but, well, I probably personally wouldn't make it again for the dog park