Come on Carrollton, play outside!   Whether you are new to Carrollton or are just unfamiliar with all of the outdoor facilities it has to offer, there is something for everyone to do outside in this busy little city. From walking trails to baseball fields and tennis courts, Carrollton cares about the health of its people. If one of your New Year's resolutions is to get fit or lose weight, do it outside at one of Carrollton's great outdoor complexes.

Below you will find a list of Carrollton's outdoor parks and and a description of what each facility offers.

East Carrollton Recreation Center
410 Northlake Drive, Carrollton  770-834-1127
4 baseball fields
14 soccer fields
400 seat pavilion (reservation required, $10 per hour)
Castle Playground
Skateboard park

Daytime rental of ball fields is $10 per hour while nighttime (with lights) is $20 per hour. Lining and field prep is $20 per time. Fees for tournaments are per day per field and include field prep.  One field is $175, 2 fields is $150 each, 3 fields are $140 each and all 4 fields is $130 per field.  Castle Playground is a free play area but the Covered Pavilion which can seat 400 must be reserved at a cost of $10 per hour. Skateboard park is free.

 

Lakeshore Park Complex
116 Lumpkin Drive, Carrollton  770-832-2495
400 meter track
6 tennis courts
4 baseball fields
Playground
100 seat pavilion (reservations required, $10 per hour)
Lakeshore Natatorium - Aquatic Center
(Private Pool rentals may be made for Saturday and Sunday evenings with prices beginning at $130 for a 1 1/2 hour party for 20 or less swimmers)

Daytime rental of ball fields is $10 per hour while nighttime (with lights) is $20 per hour. Lining and field prep is $20 per time. Fields for tournaments is $150 per day per field and includes field prep. No rental fee is charged for the tennis courts or track. However, the tennis courts can be reserved starting Friday at 9 a.m. for the following week on a first-come first-served basis. The courts may be scheduled beginning Monday at 9 a.m. for that week only. No reservations issued for Saturday or Sunday. Tennis courts may be reserved for one hour periods only.

Knox Park
Adamson Avenue, Carrollton
Basketball
Pavilion (first come, first serve)
Playground
Walking track
Located at Adamson Avenue in Carrollton

 

Buffalo Creek Outdoor Education Center and Nature Trail
900 Newnan Road, Carrollton   
40 acres
Walking trails
Football field
Softball fields
Variety of habitats to learn about including running stream, dry uplands, wetlands, shade, and sun

McIntosh Reserve Park
1046 West McIntosh Circle Whitesburg, GA 30185  770-830-5879
527 acre park with walking trails
Campsites
Picnic shelters and camp sites are available daily on a first come, first serve basis
Horses welcome

John Tanner Park
354 Tanner Beach Rd, Carrollton, Georgia  770-830-2222
138 acres
Sand beach
Camping
Hiking trails
Picnic pavilions (call for reservations)

Picnic pavilions and group shelters are also available for groups. The four picnic pavilions are tucked into the trees near the beach and are suitable for groups from 50 to 200. Call for rates and reservations.

Long View Street Park
Long View Street, Carrollton
2-acre park
Playground
Football-Soccer fields
Tennis Courts
Walking trails
Track
Picnic area (first come, first serve)

 

Oil Park
Oil Park Drive, Carrollton
10.8 acres
lighted baseball and softball field
Picnic area (first come, first serve)
Pavilion
Playground