Kennesaw, Georgia, offers a variety of parks that cater to families, nature enthusiasts, and event organizers alike. Whether you’re planning a picnic, seeking recreational activities, or simply looking to enjoy the outdoors, these parks offer excellent amenities. Here are five of the best parks in Kennesaw:
1. Swift-Cantrell Park
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Location: 3140 Old 41 Hwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144
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Features: Spanning 42 acres, Swift-Cantrell Park is Kennesaw’s largest community park. It boasts two age-appropriate playgrounds, a dog park, a skate park, a splash pad, fitness stations, and two asphalt trails (1-mile perimeter and 0.5-mile inner loop).
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Picnic Facilities: Three picnic pavilions, each equipped with lights, picnic tables accommodating approximately 60 people, and two charcoal grills.
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Power: Electricity is available at the pavilions.
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Pricing: For reservation information, please call (770) 422-9714.
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Website: Swift-Cantrell Park
2. Adams Park
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Location: 2600 Park Drive, Kennesaw, GA 30144
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Features: This 33-acre park focuses on sports with six lighted baseball fields, four lighted softball fields, two tennis courts, four pickleball courts, a playground, and a half-mile concrete trail.
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Picnic Facilities: Picnic pavilions equipped with picnic tables, lights, and electrical outlets.
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Power: Electricity is available at the pavilions.
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Pricing: For reservation information, please call (770) 422-9714.
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Website: Adams Park
3. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
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Location: 900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr, Kennesaw, GA 30152
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Features: This 2,965-acre national park preserves a Civil War battleground and offers over 22 miles of maintained interpretive trails, a visitor center with a museum, and scenic views from the mountain summit.
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Picnic Facilities: Two picnic areas: one near the Visitor Center with 15 tables and six grills, and another at Cheatham Hill with 10 tables. All tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Power: Electricity is not available at the picnic areas.
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Pricing: No reservation fees; picnic areas are free to use.
4. Big Shanty Park
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Location: 2050 Kennesaw Due West Road, Kennesaw, GA 30152
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Features: This park includes four baseball fields, two soccer fields, four tennis courts, and the Art Station – Big Shanty.
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Picnic Facilities: Picnic pavilions are available.
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Power: Electricity availability is not specified; please contact the park for details.
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Pricing: For picnic pavilion reservations, call (770) 528-8890.
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Website: Big Shanty Park
5. Leone Hall Price Park
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Location: 4715 Stilesboro Rd, Kennesaw, GA 30152
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Features: This 243-acre passive park features walking trails, a covered pavilion, picnic areas, restrooms, water fountains, and an amphitheater.
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Picnic Facilities: A covered pavilion and picnic areas are available for rent.
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Power: Electricity availability is not specified; please contact the park for details.
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Pricing: For reservation information, please call (678) 414-0430.
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Website: Leone Hall Price Park
For more information on park facilities, reservations, and amenities in Kennesaw, please visit the City of Kennesaw Parks & Recreation page or contact the department at (770) 422-9714
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