This past weekend, I hosted a family field day and kickball event at your facility. Overall, the…read morestaff members we encountered were courteous and accommodating, which we genuinely appreciated. However, our experience with the manager/owner, Shon, introduced an element of discomfort that cannot be overlooked. In preparation for this event, I visited the location on multiple occasions and had not previously encountered him. His presence and demeanor on the day of our gathering felt noticeably reactive, particularly once it became apparent that our group--comprised of approximately 40 to 50 Black attendees--was utilizing the space. This created an impression that our presence was, in some way, unexpected or unwelcome. Additionally, there was inconsistency and lack of clarity regarding your policies. We were initially informed that external speakers were not permitted. Afterward, we were told we could only utilize the facility's radio system. When we requested a station change to better suit the tone of our private event, the response involved internal deliberation and hesitation. When Shon eventually addressed us, his explanation--though carefully worded--suggested an underlying reluctance to allow what he indirectly referred to as "urban" music. While he attempted to frame this in consideration of "families" and "Christian patrons," the implication was both unnecessary and, frankly, offensive. It is important to emphasize that this was a paid, private event. As such, it is reasonable to expect that the environment would be tailored to the preferences of the hosting party, rather than hypothetical or intermittent walk-in guests. The repeated presence of management circling our group, observing, and intermittently interjecting added to an atmosphere that felt less like hospitality and more like scrutiny. While we remained focused on enjoying the occasion we planned and paid for, the overall experience was undeniably impacted by what felt like biased assumptions and differential treatment. The situation left us feeling uncomfortable and, quite honestly, disrespected. I trust this feedback will be taken seriously and used to reassess how guests--regardless of background--are engaged and accommodated moving forward.

Located not too far off South Marietta Pkwy and Cobb Pkwy, this cool little place sits just next…read moredoor to the Marietta Diner and has plenty of parking so that is never an issue. I've passed by this place a million times but when out little one started playing soccer here, I finally had an opportunity to check it out. There is an area for batting practice as well as an indoor soccer field. Nothin too fancy about this place but I do appreciate that there are plenty of bleachers available to sit and watch as well as bathrooms available. This place is pretty clean and the staff are helpful if you need anything.

If you're in Marietta with a little one, this is a great place to allow your kids to get the…read morezoomies out. - Lots of slides and obstacle courses for the kids to learn biomechanics and explore. The obstacle course is big enough to allow both the parents and kids can participate. The staff were nice and accommodating. - My only drawback was the lack of food and drink options. Call ahead to plan a party and bring your own food/drink.

Loved this place! My 2 year-old son was in heaven from the moment he saw the sign. Check-in was…read morepretty standard with a waiver. They enforce the no-shoe zone more than other similar places we've visited, which I loved because the entire place was SO clean! I followed my little guy through the course a couple times and saw no dirt, dust, or anything. The course itself is huge, but mostly visible from below, which is important with a younger kid. My favorite areas were the mid-course soccer net and the sled hill(?). He also loved the disco area, blocks, cars, and arcade games when he needed a break from running. Overall, a fantastic place to beat the heat when in Marietta with kids.

A beautiful and gated and safe and modern facility for training kids for sports teams. The bustling…read moreis immaculate and there is a beautiful bathroom with a changing table and toiletries. It's beautifully and brightly lit and there is no odor. It's looks brand new. Plenty of free open parking. The grounds are kept very nice like the grass.

I attended the Atlanta United Opening Training event on Thursday evening, February 15, 2018. It was…read moremy first chance to check out the team's new training facility, officially known as the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground. Construction began in February 2016 and the training facility opened on April 11, 2017. I've worked off of Franklin Gateway (formerly Franklin Road) since 2001. In recent years, I've watched Franklin Gateway transform, mainly with the demolition of several old apartment complexes (that's where the land for this training facility came from). With this $60 million training facility and the new $11 million Franklin Gateway Sports Complex now open and metro Atlanta's second IKEA store and a three-story driving range and sports entertainment center on the way, Franklin Gateway is really changing. Unfortunately, the training ground isn't open to the public. The only way that I and a couple thousand other folks got to see it is because of the special Atlanta United Opening Training event. Tickets to this event were made available only to Atlanta United season ticket holders and I was able to snag a couple tickets from a season-ticket-holding friend who wasn't able to go. Since parking is limited at the facility, we were instructed to park at Six Flags White Water, about 2.5 miles north, and shuttle to the event. Even Lyft and Uber drivers were directed to Six Flags White Water. This worked out pretty seamlessly. Security checks and ticket scanning took place at Six Flags White Water and not at the training ground itself. I was looking forward to checking out both the inside and outside of the facility, but we were only allowed to check out certain sections of the outside. There are six full-sized soccer fields at the training ground. I pass them every weekday morning on my way into work. On all of my commutes into work as well as occasionally passing by on my way back in to work from my lunch breaks and leaving work, I've never seen anyone out on the fields except for one time (and it was just one person). The open training took place on the training ground's one "show pitch" (exhibition playing field), which is not visible from the road. The show pitch has a 2,500-seat stand - sort of like high school bleachers, but nicer - on one side of the field. The owner, Arthur Blank (who was present and spoke to us at the event), staff, VIPs, and special guests got to watch the event from a fancy glass building that overlooked the pitch. Sports talk radio station 92.9 The Game was on-site broadcasting, there was a DJ, several food trucks, and a pop-up team store/trailer. The grounds were clean and the buildings looked new, modern, and state-of-the-art. Walking around, enjoying the sights and sounds, it was hard to believe I was on Franklin Gateway (I still have the urge to call it Road). There was an MC, we watched videos on a video board (for a new facility for a Major League Soccer team, the video board was mindboggingly small), and at least one of the players addressed the crowd. As for the open training itself, props and training tools were set up on the field and we watched as the coaches ran the players through various drills (in Spanish). Players who weren't doing drills gingerly jogged around the perimeter of the field. Once that was over, the team scrimmaged. What I liked most about the event was how close we were to the players and coaches. The training ground is an intimate venue. As the players practiced and jogged, they also interacted with us. Along with being the home for the Atlanta United first team and club staff, the training ground is also home for the club's youth academy teams (U-19 through U-12).

There is no "nature trail" don't come here if you're looking for that. the bridge has been taken…read moredown too.

Another great park in Kennesaw! This one is home of the Kennesaw Baseball Association, and hosts…read moresome of the best Little League play in the metro Atlanta area! Adams Park features: * Six lighted baseball fields * Four lighted softball fields * Concession buildings * Indoor and outdoor batting cages * Two lighted tennis courts * One lighted soccer field * 3000 ft x 8-foot-wide concrete trail * 26,000 sq ft Ben Robertson Community Center * Scout Hut building * Playground * Picnic pavilions and shelters * Park bench seating * Drinking fountains * Wi-Fi hotspot

We came here from out of state for a soccer camp. Very nice fields. Bathrooms were clean. Easy to…read moreget in and out of. Plenty of parking. There is also a playground which was cool.