The City of Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department maintains approximately 130 acres of parks, greenspace, public buildings and athletic facilities; and is committed to preserving these spaces so that area residents may enjoy them for many years to come.
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Swift-Cantrell Park, 3140 Old 41 Hwy.
Swift-Cantrell Park serves as one of the premier recreation, relaxation and central gathering places for area residents. Park hours of operation are from 7 am to 10 pm. At 42 acres, the City's largest community park features: two age appropriate playgrounds, a dog park, a skate park (coming soon!), three picnic pavilions, two restroom buildings, one mile x 12-foot-wide perimeter trail, half-mile x 8-foot-wide inner-loop trail, shade structures, acres of open turf for passive recreation, and drinking fountains.
Adams Park, 2600 Park Dr.
Adams Park, a 33-acre community park located near the intersection of Watts Drive and US-41/Cobb Parkway, offers a unique blend of active and passive recreation. Amenities include six lighted baseball fields, four lighted softball fields, concession buildings, indoor and outdoor batting cages, two lighted tennis courts, one lighted soccer field, drinking fountains, a 3,000 ft. x 8-foot-wide concrete trail, the Ben Robertson Community Center, a Scout Hut building, playground, picnic pavilions and shelters and park bench seating.
Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Dr.
The 26,000-square-foot Ben Robertson Community Center features a 3,952-square-foot banquet hall and two 840-square-foot meeting rooms that can be joined to form a large meeting room. There is ample parking, and the entrance features a porte-cochere with interior vestibule to provide shelter for arriving guests. In addition to meeting space, the facility is home to the administrative offices for the City of Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department, and includes a large gymnastics room, fitness room, craft and painting labs, and three dance studios which are all used for community programs.
The City of Kennesaw provides FREE wireless Internet access (Wi-Fi) at the the following locations: Swift-Cantrell Park, Adams Park, the Ben Robertson Community Center, and near the historic train Depot in downtown Kennesaw.
Special use areas include the Depot play area (in downtown Kennesaw) and Smith-Gilbert Gardens, a 16-acre blend of art, history and horticulture.
An integrated system of greenway trails runs along several creeks, utility easements and publicly owned property just north of downtown Kennesaw. Trail surfaces vary from concrete sidewalks and crushed stone to mulch and bare earth; and are ideal for walking, running and biking. Benches, bridges, benches, dog waste pick-up stations, trash receptacles, and numbered trail markers can be found along the trail.
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Classes at Smith-Gilbert Gardens offer gardening pointers to adults & kids.
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Kennesaws proud heritage is honored and remembered on the grounds of the City Cemetery.
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Kennesaw Parks & Recreation will get you moving toward improved fitness and health.
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Morning dog walking is invigorating and enjoyable at Swift-Cantrell Park.
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City officials and business owners cut the ribbon to showcase a new opening.
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Police officers start the recruiting process early.
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Shop at our Farmers Market for fresh produce, baked goods & other items from May-October.
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Mayor Mathews invites future community leaders to participate in City Council meetings.
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The Police Honor Guard is specially trained to represent the department at formal functions.
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The Civil War era comes to life at the Southern Museum and in annual battle re-enactments.
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The annual Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival features a Kansas City BBQ Society sanctioned contest.
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Gather your paints brushes or camera and get inspired at Smith-Gilbert Gardens.
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Enthusiastic and dedicated staff provide first-rate support of the citys trails, parks and facilities.
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Hundreds of volunteers maintain the beautiful flora at the 16 acre Smith-Gilbert Gardens.
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The Citys two community parks offer families hours of recreation and relaxation.
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Children celebrate Arbor Day by planting a tree in the Garden at Swift-Cantrell Park.
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Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield Park offers a bird-eye view of the city and surrounding area.
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A new pedestrian underpass provides safe passage between Main St. and the Depot.
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The City offers free wireless internet in parks & city facilities.
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The Annual Big Shanty Festival features crafts, food, & shows attracting over 50,000 visitors.
How to View Real-Time Facility Availability
1. Click here to access our Online Registration site.
2. Click the "Reservations" link on the top of your screen.
3. Click the "View Facilities" button.
4. You will be presented with a simple list of facilities and dates to choose from. With a single mouse click, you can search for facilities at a particular location, by specific types of facilities such as "Small Meeting Room" or "Large Meeting Room", by amenities such as “Carpet" or "Catering Kitchen", or by any combination of these.
5. Click on the month (e.g., May) in the "Reserved Dates" column beside the facility that you are interested in checking availability. A month calendar view will display. A time block (e.g., 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) on a specific date indicates the facility is already reserved for that date/time.
For additional assistance, please call (770) 422-9714 during our regular office hours.