PARKS & HISTORICAL LANDMARKS

Cobb County boasts some of the most pristine parks and scenic landscapes in Georgia. With dozens of parks ranging in size from small neighborhood playgrounds to vast forest areas full of trails and sports fields, there is more than enough space to play, relax or just enjoy the beauty of the county. The parks in the county provide numerous outdoor activities, from ball fields, recreational facilities, basketball and tennis courts, benches and grills to playgrounds, gazebos, gardens and dog-friendly locations. Some of the parks within Cobb reside along the Chattahoochee River, a National Recreation Area in Georgia. The river can be used for its relaxing beaches, kayaking, rafting or fishing. There are also many beaches along lakes as well, such as those found on Lake Acworth that offer volleyball courts and picnic pavilions.

Cobb County is also rich with history, which has been preserved through various museums, community centers, parks, and historic cemeteries. Because much of Cobb County was first settled around train depots, many museums honor the history of their city’s roots. Kennesaw holds the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History, while Smyrna contains the Trolley Line Park as well as the Smyrna Museum and Train Depot. You can also find many of the first settlers in the cities within the national cemeteries, such as the Marietta Confederate Cemetery or the Smyrna Memorial Cemetery.

Marietta is also home to the Earl Smith Strand Theatre and the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art.

Probably one of the most unique and entertaining aspects of downtown Marietta is the Theatre in the Square.

For family fun, Cobb is home to Six Flags White Water Park. The park holds 50 attractions, with rides, one of the world’s tallest free-falls, a water park and constant special events. Obviously one of the biggest venues for entertainment in the Southeast, Six Flags provides a great time for any age.

For a complete lising of parks in the Cobb County, please see page 43.

Dog Parks

Pitner Road Dog Park

2450 Pitner Road

Acworth

The Pitner Road Dog Park is comprised of two adjoining but separately-fenced play areas for offleash dogs with approximately 2 acres of space for larger and one acre of space for smaller dogs. The dog lots have both open-space and shady, wooded areas with benched seating for dog owners. Each area has dog water fountains and “poop-mit” stations providing bags for owners to pick up after their pets. A gravel access road and parking lot with 50 parking spaces.

A combination picnic shelter and restroom building (presently with four picnic tables) sits on a rise and overlooks the playground and dog lots. A multi-function playground for children ages 2 to 12 is between the picnic shelter and the dog lots and can be easily seen from the seating areas of both locations. For information, contact the Western District Zone office at (770) 528-8890.

Sweat Mountain Parkdog

4346 Steinhauer Road Marietta 30066

For information, contact the Eastern District Zone office at (770) 591-3160.

Cobb County's first off-leash dog park officially opened on October 21, 2006. The dog park is located inside Sweat Mountain Park. There is an area for large dogs and an area for smaller dogs weighing 30 lbs. or less. The park has benches conveniently located for the dog owners to sit and enjoy watching their pets play.

Park Hours - Open daily dawn until dusk

Closed each Wednesday morning for maintenance

Named Best Dog Park in Summer by Atlanta Magazine

"One of the largest public parks in the metro area, Sweat Mountain is almost all shade, making this the perfect place for dogs in the summer-time - especially if they are easily overheated or especially furry."

~Atlanta Magazine - June 2007

Acworth

• Pitner Dog Park 2450 Pitner Rd Acworth, GA 30101

Kennesaw

• Swift-Cantrell Park 3140 Old 41 Highway, Kennesaw, GA

Marietta

• Lawrence Street Recreation Center 510 Lawrence St., Marietta, GA

• Lewis Dog Park 475 Campbell St Marietta, GA, US 30066

• Sweat Mountain Dog Park 4346 Steinhauer Rd Marietta, GA, US 30066

• Wildwood Park 1050 Barclay Cir Marietta, GA 30060

SMYRNA

• Burger Park

680 Glendale Place, Smyrna, GA 30080

• Lake Court Park 3804 Lake Drive, Smyrna, GA 30080

Beginners and experienced players can choose the appropriate program offering in order to improve their on-court skills.