Roadmap for Success

center of Heritage Park, which currently continues under Waleska Street and along the Etowah River. This is the extension of the city sewer lines to the Water Pollution Control Plant at Boling Park. Part of that project includes a trail extension leading from Heritage to Boling.

Once complete, the fully paved system of interconnected sidewalks will take parkgoers from Etowah River Park to Heritage to Boling, or vice versa, without having to cross any major roadways and — for runners — a complete 10K without ever passing the same spot!

Additions

Heritage Park has seen many additions to its offerings, with a few that are coming soon. Through the vision and planning of Adam Dodson, Canton’s parks and recreation manager, a plyometric gym opened this time last year. Located at the park’s center edge and adjacent to the G. Cecil Pruett YMCA, this unique gym incorporates exercises in which muscles exert maximum force in short intervals of time.

On the way for Heritage Park is the addition of a new inclusive playground and muchneeded public restrooms.

On the Horizon

Earlier this year, the city purchased 5 acres in south Canton to further expand its parks and recreation offerings. Canton’s 10th park likely will undergo planning later this year, and include an opportunity for public input.

And, one of the most-requested projects by citizens may be on its way as early as next year: a new dog park! Planning for this park for our furry friends will begin in 2023, and will be incorporated into Canton’s plan for use of special-purpose local-option sales tax funds.

Canton Parks

All parks and sites are open from dawn until dusk, other than Hickory Log Creek Reservoir, which is open 7 a.m.-7 p.m., and 7 a.m.-8 p.m. between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

1 Boling Park - 1098 Marietta Highway

Amenities include a 1-mile gravel walking trail, covered pavilion with bathrooms, playground, baseball fields, tennis courts and more. No dogs allowed in this park.

2 Brown Park - 251 E. Marietta St.

Amenities include a playground, field space and picnic tables.

3 Burge Park - Crisler Street

Amenities include a basketball court, playground, swing and bench.

4 Cannon Park - 130 E. Main St.

Located in downtown Canton, with a gazebo.

5 Etowah River Park - 600 Brown Industrial Parkway

Amenities include an amphitheater, public bathrooms, pavilions, inclusive playgrounds, a public canoe launch, walking trail, field space and more.

6 Harmon Park - Harmon Circle

Amenities include baseball fields, playground, picnic tables and a mini-pitch soccer field (under construction).

7 Heritage Park - 508 Riverstone Parkway

Amenities include a 1-mile walking trail, connecting to Etowah River Trail and Etowah River Park, and recreational field space used for soccer.

8 Hickory Log Creek Reservoir - Fate Conn Road at Bluffs Parkway

Cost is $5 per day, per vehicle.

9 McCanless Park - Muriel Street

Amenities include a pavilion, playground, Boy Scout Hut and picnic tables.