The best parks & outdoor spots in North ATL

6 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Parks & Outdoors · 6 places · showing the latest additions first

Roswell Area Park

Parks & Outdoors

This public park features a lake, sports fields, playgrounds & a pool plus a recreation center.

10495 Woodstock Rd (Roswell)

This public park features a lake, sports fields, playgrounds & a pool plus a recreation center.

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Big Creek Park

Parks & Outdoors

City woodland park offering a series of mountain biking, hiking & multi-use paved trails.

1600 Old Alabama Rd (Roswell)

City woodland park offering a series of mountain biking, hiking & multi-use paved trails.

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Educational facility on 127 acres with paths, a discovery center with animals & nature exhibits.

9135 Willeo Rd (Roswell)

Educational facility on 127 acres with paths, a discovery center with animals & nature exhibits.

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Azalea Park

Parks & Outdoors

Riverside park offering kayaking & fishing, plus a playground, picnic areas & hiking/walking trails.

203 Azalea Dr (Roswell)

Riverside park offering kayaking & fishing, plus a playground, picnic areas & hiking/walking trails.

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Don White Memorial Park

Parks & Outdoors

Waterfront space known for serene spots and outdoor activities like kayaking, grilling and swimming, plus picnic areas.

925(B) Riverside Rd (Roswell)

Waterfront space known for serene spots and outdoor activities like kayaking, grilling and swimming, plus picnic areas.

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Wills Park Recreation Center is Alpharetta’s easy button for getting out of the house this week, with a summertime pool for laps and…

11925 Wills Rd (Alpharetta)

Wills Park Recreation Center is Alpharetta’s easy button for getting out of the house this week, with a summertime pool for laps and lounging, plenty of tennis and pickleball to work up a sweat, and a steady stream of classes and activities when you want something new on the calendar.

From the North ATL newsletter, August 5, 2026

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