I think we have some pretty great parks in Forsyth County. My family recently took at “Park Tour”, hitting four local parks and a climb up Sawnee Mountain Preserve. To hear more about those parks and our day in Forsyth County Parks, click here.
Bennett Park
3950 Burruss Mill Road
Cumming, GA 30041
Features: 5 Youth Baseball / Softball Fields, 1 Football/Lacrosse Turf Field, 2 Tennis Courts, Playground & Picnic Pavilion
Big Creek Greenway
ACCESS POINTS:
5120 Bethelview Road – parking and bathrooms
4110 Carolene Way at Fowler Park – parking and bathrooms (Follow the signs inside the park.)
1622 McFarland Parkway – parking for approximately 50 vehicles and portable bathrooms
5259 Union Hill Road – parking for approximately 25 vehicles and bathrooms
Caney Creek Preserve
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2755 Caney Road
Cumming, GA
Features: 63 Acres, Amphitheater, Walking Trails, Pavilions, Dog Park & Playground
Central Park
2300 Keith Bridge Road
Cumming, GA 30040
Features: 5 Youth Baseball / Softball Fields, 4 Adult Softball Fields, 3 Soccer Fields, 8 Tennis Courts, 27 Hole Disc Golf Course, Playground, Picnic Pavilion, Mountain Bike Trail
Central Park Recreation Center – 2 Gymnasiums, Fitness Area, Mezzanine Walking Area, Arts & Crafts Room, Dance Room, Community / Meeting Rooms with Small Kitchen
Charleston Park
5850 Charleston Park Road
Cumming, GA 30041
Features: 3 Boat Ramps, Restrooms, Picnic Tables with Grills
Chattahoochee Pointe
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5790 Chattahoochee Pointe Drive
Suwanee, GA
Features: 100 Acres, Walking Trails, Pavilions, Playground & Canoe Launch
Cumming City Park
437 Pilgrim Mill Rd
Cumming, GA
Features: Two pavilions, two playgrounds, three bay swing set (with wheelchair accessibility), and more!
Coal Mountain Park
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3560 Settingdown Road
Cumming, GA 30028
Features: 8 Youth Baseball / Softball Fields, 1 Soccer Field, 2 Tennis Courts, 2 Playgrounds, Walking Trail, Picnic Pavilion & Community Building
Ducktown Community Park
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5895 Heardsville Road
Cumming, GA 30028
Features: Picnic Pavilion, Fitness Playground, Outdoor Volleyball Court, Horse Shoe Pits, Open Grass Fields, Rubber Surface Walking / Running Path
Eagle Beak Park
8420 Old Federal Road
Ballground, GA 30107
Features: Canoe/Kayak launch, Nature trails, Picnic tables, Restrooms
Fowler Park
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410 Carolene Way
Cumming, GA 30040
Features: 85 Acres of Baseball, Softball, Football, Soccer & Lacrosse Fields, Tennis Courts, Basketball Courts, Walking Trails, Track Pavilion, Large Playground, 10-Acre Passive Area, Skate Park & Trail Head for Big Creek Greenway
Haw Creek Park
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205 Echols Road
Cumming, GA
Features: 85 Acres, Mountain Bike/ Walking Trails, Playground with woodland theme & Pavilion
Joint Venture Park at Daves Creek
3660 Melody Mizer Lane
Cumming, GA 30041
Features: Pavilion, Restrooms, Fields for Football, Baseball, Lacrosse & Softball
Lanierland Park
6115 Jot-Em-Down Road
Cumming, 30040
Features: 4-Turf football/lacrosse fields, 4-Picnic pavilions, Playground & Restrooms
Matt Community Park
6555 Wallace Tatum Road
Cumming, GA 30040
Features: 4-Turf lacrosse/soccer fields, 2-Picnic pavilions, Playground, Restrooms
Mary Alice Park
1820 Mary Alice Park Road
Cumming, Georgia 30041
Features: Beach, grills, boat ramps, picnic tables, pavilion, etc. For more information, call (770) 886-0635 or (770) 781-3491
Midway Park
5100 Post Road
Cumming, GA 30040
Features: 7 Youth Baseball / Softball Fields, 1 Football Field, 1 Soccer Field, 2 Tennis Courts, Playground, Walking Trail, Picnic Pavilion, Community Building with Kitchen.
Community & Pavilion available for Rental – 770.781.2215
Old Atlanta Park
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810 Nichols Road
Suwanee, GA
Features: 39 Acres, Spray Pad, Walking Trails, Pavilions & Playgrounds. Recreation Center also with 2 gyms, community room, activity classroom, dance studio, fitness studio/ weight room & indoor walking track. 2017 Summer Schedule
Poole’s Mill Park
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7725 Poole’s Mill Road
Ball Ground, GA 30107
Features: 10 Acres, Playground, Pavilion, Picnic Tables, Grills, River
Sawnee Mountain Park
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3995 Watson Road
Cumming, GA 30040
Features: 8 Youth Baseball / Softball Fields, 1 Senior Baseball Field, 1 Football Field, 1 Soccer Field, Outdoor Basketball Courts, 4 Tennis Courts, Playground, Walking Trail, Picnic Pavilion, Community Building with Kitchen
Sawnee Mountain Park – Mountainside
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The Mountainside is located across the street from the 3995 Watson Road, Cumming location. There are also several new trails on this side. But we really loved the playground!
Sawnee Mountain Preserve
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Click here for more information on the Mountainside
4075 Spot Road
Cumming, GA 30040
Features: Parking Lot, Hiking Trails, Exhibits, Resource Library / Lounge, Classroom & Laboratory, Rocking Chair Porch, Native Plant Garden, Tree House, Tree Canopy Walk, Restroom Facilities
Shady Grove Campground
7800 Shadburn Ferry Road
Cumming, GA 30041
Features: Over 110 Campsites, beach & swim area, boat ramp with courtesy dock, group campsites with picnic shelter, playground, tent camping areas, and campsites with water & 30 amp power hookups. Click the link above for fees.
Sharon Springs Park
1950 Sharon Road
Cumming, GA 30041
Features: 7 Youth Baseball / Softball Fields, 1 Senior Baseball Field, 1 Football Field, 1 Soccer Field, Outdoor Basketball Courts, 8 Tennis Courts, Playground, Walking Trail, Picnic Pavilion, Community Building / Kitchen
Six Mile Creek Park
6020 Browns Bridge Road,
Gainesville, GA
Features: Boat ramp
South Forsyth Soccer Complex
800 Kemp Road
Suwanee, GA 30024
Features: 4 Lighted Soccer Fields, 1 Practice Field, Picnic Shelter, Concession & Restrooms
Windermere Park
3355 Windermere Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30041
Features: Dog park, Large Playing Field, Nature Path, 8-ft Concrete Trail, Picnic Shelter, Concession Building & Restrooms
Young Deer Creek Park
7300 Heard Road
Cumming GA
Features: 14 Acres, Picnic Pavilion, Sand Beach / Lake Swimming Area, Swing Set, Boat Ramp & Courtesy Dock
For a full listing of the Forsyth County Parks & Recreation Information, click here.
