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Macaroni KID Picks: Top 3 Parks and Playgrounds in Marietta & Kennesaw

Discover our favorite playgrounds and parks in Marietta & Kennesaw for endless family fun!

By Stephanie Freeman June 12, 2024

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!