The best parks & outdoor spots in Rome

“This annual paint fest, Forward, Warrior!! Mural Project, turns Wylie Street into a rolling canvas with artists painting live, plus a vintage-and-maker market curated by GVG Events. Circle Saturday, September 19, 2026, and get on their updates or volunteer this week so you can watch the walls come alive.”

From the Atlanta newsletter, September 17, 2026

“Etowah Park packs 107 acres with courts, trails, ball fields, playgrounds, picnic spots, a driving range, and the Bob Moore Kick Flip Skate Park, so you can rally, cruise, or just loaf in the grass. Perfect for a low-effort reset with the kids, your crew, or that new pickleball obsession.”

From the Rome newsletter, August 4, 2026

“Ridge Ferry Park is Rome’s easy pick when you want a picnic by the water, playground time for the kids, or a night of live music on the outdoor stage. It’s also home base for big community fun like the July 4 extravaganza, so keep it on your weekend radar.”

From the Rome newsletter, September 15, 2026

“Banty Jones Park brings a covered basketball court for when the sun is extra, a legit playground for the wiggles, and open space to run drills or kick a ball. Simple, close-to-home fun that resets your brain and tires out the kids.”

From the Rome newsletter, August 13, 2026

“Need a quick breather between errands and emails, Heritage Park is an easy midweek reset with space to toss a frisbee, wander, let the kids burn off steam, or just sit under some trees. Bring a ball or a book and call it self care.”

From the Rome newsletter, August 19, 2026

“Landscaped park featuring fountains and rivers depicted on its surface, plus picnic tables and benches.”