When it comes to outdoor fun and adventure, Marietta & Kennesaw boasts some of the best playgrounds and parks that will keep kids entertained for hours. From swings and slides to climbing walls and water features, Marietta & Kennesaw parks and playgrounds keep my kids active, provide great opportunities to meet old friends and make new ones, and best of all, they're FREE!
I often get asked about our favorite playgrounds, so I thought I'd share my family's top five playgrounds and parks in Marietta and Kennesaw with you.
Laurel Park
151 Manning Road
Marietta, GA 30060
What we love about Laurel Park:
This clean, fun, and contained park is a blast. We love that it holds not only a playground but also a pond with amazing wildlife including ducks, turtles and fish.
Amenities at Laurel Park:
- 25-acre park with tennis center
- 13 lighted tennis courts, tennis pro shop and 2 reservable picnic pavilions operated by Tennis Dynamics, LLC
- One-mile walking track
- Large playground
- Two ponds
- Sand volleyball court
- Outdoor basketball full court
- Picnic tables and grills
- 2 shuffleboard courts
- Multi-purpose field
- Benches
- Restrooms
- Parking lot
Glover Park
50 N Park Sq NE
Marietta, GA 30060
What we love about Glover Park:
There's always something going on in Glover Park. From concerts to festivals, it's a draw within itself. We love it because it allows us space to get out energy before or after meals on the square.
Amenities at Glover Park:
- Gazebo
- Stage
- Train Engine Playground
- Fountain
Swift-Cantrell Park
3140 Old 41 Highway
Kennesaw, GA 30144
What we love about Swift-Cantrell Park:
There's something to do for every person in the family and that makes Swift-Cantrell Park perfect!
Amenities at {Park name}:
- Playground
- Skatepark
- Wellness Station
- Splash Pad
- Dog Park
- Picnic Pavilions
We hope this list of top five playgrounds and parks in Marietta & Kennesaw helps you find — or rediscover! — some fun places for your family to explore. Now get those kids out to play!