Local Guide to Outdoor Fun
Callaway Gardens - Pine Mountain, GA
Discover family friendly local outdoor adventures! There are lots of opportunities for outdoor play and exploration that await. Read through the list, gather your little explorers, pack some snacks, and let the adventures begin!
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Troup County Parks
Easy Street Park
Best suited for younger kids, this park has a smaller playground with a multi-purpose area.
Website: Troup County Parks & Recreation (trouprec.org)
Edgewood Park
This park has a larger playground with a multi-purpose area.
Website: Troup County Parks & Recreation (trouprec.org)
Granger Park
This park has lots of amenities and things for the whole family. It is a large park with a walking trail, restrooms, concessions, picnic tables, multi-purpose area, exercise equipment, playground, track, athletic fields, tennis courts, baseball field, softball field and football field.
Website: Troup County Parks & Recreation (trouprec.org)
6th Avenue Park
This park has many amenities including a pavilion, picnic tables, multi-purpose area and playground. The small playground is suitable best for younger kids.
Website: Troup County Parks & Recreation (trouprec.org)
Strozier Field
This is another park that has many amenities including a pavilion, picnic tables, multi-purpose area, walking trail, athletic fields and playground. There is also a splash pad located at this park for fun during the warmer months!
Website: Troup County Parks & Recreation (trouprec.org)
Union Street Park
This park that has a pavilion, picnic tables, multi-purpose area, and playground.
Website: Troup County Parks & Recreation (trouprec.org)
Westside Park
The park that has a pavilion, picnic tables, multi-purpose area, and larger playground.
Website: Troup County Parks & Recreation (trouprec.org)
West Point City Park
This large park that lots to offer including a pavilion, restrooms, a walking trail, picnic tables, meeting rooms, athletic fields, multi-purpose area, and playground.
Website: Troup County Parks & Recreation (trouprec.org)
Southbend Park
A multi-purpose park that offers three age specific playgrounds, restrooms, dog park, plenty of green space, picnic tables, and skate park.
Website: Southbend Park | Visit LaGrange Georgia
Calumet Park
The park offers a playground, restrooms, picnic tables, and athletic fields.
Website: Troup County Parks & Recreation (trouprec.org)
Harris County Parks
Ellerslie Park
This large park includes two lakes, nature trails, playgrounds, restrooms, lodge and plenty of green space.
Website: County Parks - Harris County, Georgia (harriscountyga.gov)
Moultrie Park
The 29-acre park includes ball fields, walking trail, playground, restrooms, and pavilion.
Website: County Parks - Harris County, Georgia (harriscountyga.gov)
Pate Park
This 100-acre park includes athletic fields, tennis courts, two pavilions, playground, and restrooms.
Website: County Parks - Harris County, Georgia (harriscountyga.gov)
Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park
This state park offers two small playgrounds, one near the Liberty Pool and one near the group shelter off Lake Delanor Rd. Parking is $5 per vehicle.
Website: F.D. Roosevelt State Park | Department Of Natural Resources Division (gastateparks.org)
Public Playground Pine Mountain
This small playground is perfect for younger kids and is never crowded.
Website: Public Playground
Playground at the Ball Fields
This small playground is perfect for younger kids with low crowds, ball fields and basketball court.
Website: Pine Mountain, GA - Ball Fields (pinemountainga.org)
Lucy Laney Park
This park includes a pavilion, picnic tables and a playground.
Website: Pavilion - Town of Waverly Hall Georgia (waverlyhallga.gov)
The Village Green Playground
This playground has walking trails and tennis courts nearby.
Website: Recreation - Town of Waverly Hall Georgia (waverlyhallga.gov)
Muscogee County Parks
Ivy Park Playground and Walking Trail
Website: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1CcB5aCM1917Z7dV9
Columbus Parks
Columbus offers many parks with playgrounds and amenities. click the link below to browse the parks.
Website: Parks (columbusga.gov)
The Park At Cascade Hills Church
This large park offers a playground, restrooms, pavilion, picnic tables, large green space, volleyball area, horseshoe, walking trail, firepits and grills.
Website: Park | Cascade Hills Church
Milltown Square
From their website: Milltown Square is a community park in Columbus, Georgia that has inclusive and accessible indoor/outdoor playgrounds and gathering spaces.
Website: Milltown Square
Merriwether County Parks
Woodbury City Park
This nice clean open park has plenty for kids to do and is a short distance from the charming downtown shops.
Website: Woodbury City Park
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Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park (Pine Mountain)
This is Georgia’s largest state park with more than 40 miles of trails that wind through hardwood and pines, over creeks and past small waterfalls.
Website: F.D. Roosevelt State Park | Department Of Natural Resources Division (gastateparks.org)
Callaway Resort & Gardens (Pine Mountain)
Callaway offers really nice biking and walking trails, many activities, gardens and a beach to explore.
Website: Callaway Resort & Gardens (callawaygardens.com)
Hills and Dales Estates (Lagrange)
Offering beautiful gardens and many activities this is a wonderful place to explore nature in a serene setting.
Website: Homepage - Hills & Dales Estate (hillsanddales.org)
Oxbow Meadows Enviromental Learning Center (Columbus)
This center offers ecology and natural history educational opportunities and exhibits.
Website: Oxbow Meadows - Columbus State University
Columbus Botanical Garden (Columbus)
Explore the beautiful gardens. This space offers outdoor recreation, inspiration and programming.
Website: Columbus Botanical Garden | Walking Trails | Columbus, GA, USA
Man O’ War Trail (Harris County)
A 13.4-mile trail bisecting much of Harris County, the Man O’ War Trail follows the path of the retired diesel train with the same name.
Website: Man O’ War Trail
Chattahoochee RiverWalk (Columbus)
The RiverWalk is an outdoor 15-mile linear park that hugs the banks of the Chattahoochee River.
Website: Chattahoochee Riverwalk
Columbus Dragonfly Trail (Columbus)
Columbus' Dragonfly Trail, part of the City's Rails-to-Trails project, is constructed on an abandoned railroad route.
Website: Columbus' Dragonfly Trail
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Wild Animal Safari (Pine Mountain)
This drive thru animal safari and zoo is a must see.
Website: Safari Park | Safari Georgia | Drive Through Zoo (animalsafari.com)
Combat Zone Laser Tag (Lagrange)
Offering outdoor laser tag that is fun for all ages!
Website: Combat Zone
RushSouth Whitewater Park (Phenix City)
Lots of outdoor fun from whitewater rafting to ziplining explore their website for more information.
Website: RushSouth
Chattahoochee Paddle Company (Columbus)
Create memories canoeing on the water.
Website: Chattahoochee Paddle Company
Wild Adventures (Valdosta)
From their website: Wild Adventures in Valdosta, GA is a Theme Park, Waterpark and Animal Park - all in one! Soar higher, roar louder, get your feet wet and take a break from your daily routine. Give your family a much-needed Georgia vacation at Wild Adventures, rated as the #1 Theme Park in Georgia by Tripadvisor! Splash Island opens April 6!
Website: https://www.wildadventures.com/
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Woodruff Riverfront Park Splash Pad (Columbus)
Website: Woodruff Park
Manchester Splash Pad (Manchester)
Website: Manchester Splash Pad
West Point Splash Park (West Point)
Website: West Point Splash Pad
Calumet Splash Park (Lagrange)
Website: Calumet Splash Pad
Strozier Park Splash Pad (Hogansville)
Website: Strozier Splash Pad
Carl Miller Park Splash Pad (Newnan)
Website: Newnan Utilities Splash Park
Christ Chapel Community Park Splash Pad (Zebulon)
Website: Christ Chapel Splash Park
Opelika Aquatics Center Splash Playground (Opelika)
