Local Guide to Outdoor Fun 2026
Callaway Gardens - Pine Mountain, GA
Click on the county below to see a list of playgrounds, trails, splash pads, and other outdoor fun. Click the link under each location for more information. Scroll down to the bottom of the page for a map view of the parks.
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🛝 Playground
🚻 Restrooms
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🥾 Trails
💦 Splash pad or water access
♿ Inclusive features
⭐Our family’s favorites
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⭐Ellerslie Park — Ellerslie
🛝 🌳 🥾 🚻 A beautiful, peaceful park with a playground, walking trails, and plenty of shade. Website: https://www.harriscountyga.gov/county-parks
Pine Mountain Valley Park — Pine Mountain Valley
🛝 🌳🚻 A quiet community park perfect for younger kids and quick play stops. Website: https://www.harriscountyga.gov/county-parks
Charles Moultrie Park — Hamilton
🛝 🌳🚻 A community park with a playground and open green space, great for younger kids. Website: https://www.harriscountyga.gov/county-parks
E.C. Pate Park — Hamilton
🛝 🚻 This park has sports fields and a playground with recreation facilities. Website: https://www.harriscountyga.gov/county-parks
F.D. Roosevelt State Park — Pine Mountain
🛝 🥾 🌳 💦 Georgia’s largest state park with playground areas, trails, lakes, Liberty Bell pool and scenic overlooks. There is a parking fee for this park. Website: F.D. Roosevelt State Park | Department Of Natural Resources Division
Public Playground — Pine Mountain
🛝 This is a small playground best for toddlers or a quick play break. Website: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WDDTGaebn7Fj57daA
Ball Field Playground — Pine Mountain
🛝🌳 This is another small playground best suited for toddlers with an open field and basketball courts. Website: https://maps.app.goo.gl/SWHehjJyYrFgpUqAA
Lucy Laney Park — Waverly Hall
🛝🌳 I’ve only passed by this park. From what I saw there is a playground, open fields and shelter. Website: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BmyMizNXQJ2XtRRT8
Man O’ War Trail — Throughout the county
🥾This is a great trail for walking or riding bikes and scooters. Website: Man O' War Trail - Explore Harris County
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Calumet Park — LaGrange
🛝💦 🚻 This park has a playground, splash pad, and basketball court. This park is perfect for younger kids.
Website: LaGrange, GA
⭐Granger Park Playground — LaGrange
🛝 🚻 🥾 Large playground, tricycle track, sports courts, and walking paths.
Website: LaGrange, GA
Easy Street Park — LaGrange
🛝 This park has a playground for younger kids and a basketball court.
Website: LaGrange, GA
Edgewood Park — LaGrange
🛝 Similar to Easy Street Park this park features a small playground and a basketball court.
Website: LaGrange, GA
Jones Street Park — LaGrange
🛝 🚻 🌳 This spacious park has lots of open space to run and play, a playground, and basketball courts.
Website: LaGrange, GA
Lindsey Street Park— LaGrange
🛝 At this park you will find a recreational field, playground, and a basketball court.
Website: LaGrange, GA
Moss + Wood Park — LaGrange
🛝 🥾 This multipurpose park has a playground, walking trails, grills, and picnic areas.
Website: LaGrange, GA
⭐ Southbend Park — LaGrange
🛝 🥾🚻 This multipurpose park has a playground, picnic areas, and a really cool skate park!
Website: LaGrange, GA
West Point Splash Park — West Point (Open for 2026 season)
🛝💦 🚻 This splash park is for children 12 and under. Admission is $1 per child cash at the entrance.
Website: Troup County Parks & Recreation
Hogansville Splash Park at Strozier Field — Hogansville (Open for the 2026 season)
💦 This splash pad is newer and is open to all ages. It is $1.00 per child for admission.
Website: Troup County Parks & Recreation
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Cooper Creek Park — Columbus
🛝🥾 🚻Playground, tennis center, and wooded walking paths.
89 Cooper Creek Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31907
Shirley Winston Park — Columbus
🛝 💦🚻Playground + splash pad in the summer.
Website: Visit Columbus, GA
Flat Rock Park — Columbus
🛝 🥾🌳A nature‑heavy park with creeks, rocks, and a small playground.
6106 Warm Springs Rd, Columbus, GA 31909
⭐The Park at Cascade Hills — Columbus
🛝 🚻This is a nice clean park with playgrounds, shelter, plenty of open space, and sports equipment you can use.
Website: Park | Cascade Hills Church
⭐Milltown Square Playground — Columbus
🛝 🚻This is a nice park with an inclusive playground, plenty of gathering spaces, and there’s a cute coffee shop to grab a snack or drink.
Website: Milltown Square
⭐Woodruff Riverfront Park & Splash Pad — Columbus
🛝💦🥾 🚻This was one of the first parks we visited when we were considering moving here. This is a wonderful park with lots to do, a view of the river, splash pad, walking trails nearby, and conveniently located near Banks Food Hall to grab a snack or drink.
Website: Woodruff Riverfront Park & Free Splash Pad in Columbus GA — RushSouth Whitewater Park
City Services Center Splash Pad — Columbus
💦This splash pad is free to the public.
Website: Parks and Recreation > Pools & Splash Pads
Carver Park Splash Pad— Columbus
💦This splash pad is free to the public.
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Chattahoochee Bend State Park — Newnan
🛝 🥾 💦 Massive state park with trails, river access, and a small playground.
Website: https://gastateparks.org/ChattahoocheeBend (gastateparks.org in Bing)
Carl Miller Park — Newnan
🛝 💦 🚻 One of the best playgrounds in the county + splash pad in summer.
Website: About Carl Miller Park - Newnan Utilities
C. Jay Smith Park — Newnan
🛝 💦 🚻 Playground, splash pad, and skate park.
Website: Parks and Facilities | Newnan, GA
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Lake Meriwether Park — Woodbury
🛝 💦 🌳 Playground, fishing, picnic areas, and peaceful lake views.
Website: Lake Meriwether Park
⭐Manchester Splash Pad — Manchester
🛝 💦 🚻 Playground, splash pad, and plenty of shaded seating.
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Town Creek Inclusive Playground — Auburn
🛝 ♿ 🌳 One of the most accessible playgrounds in the area.
Website: Inclusive Playground - City of Auburn
Floral Park— Opelika
🛝 ♿ 🚻💦🌳 Inclusive playground, splash pad, and picnic areas.
Website: Floral Park | Opelika, AL
Chewacla State Park — Auburn
🛝 🥾 💦 Playground, lake swimming, waterfalls, and miles of trails. Website: https://www.alapark.com/parks/chewacla-state-park (alapark.com in Bing)
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Woodruff Riverfront Park Splash Pad (Columbus) - Now Open
Website: Woodruff Park
Manchester Splash Pad (Manchester) - Now Open
Website: Manchester Splash Pad
West Point Splash Park (West Point) - Now Open
Website: West Point Splash Pad
Calumet Splash Park (Lagrange) - Now Open
Website: Calumet Splash Pad
Strozier Park Splash Pad (Hogansville) - Now Open
Website: Strozier Splash Pad
Carl Miller Park Splash Pad (Newnan) - Now Open
Website: Newnan Utilities Splash Park
Christ Chapel Community Park Splash Pad (Zebulon) - Now Open
Website: Christ Chapel Splash Park
Opelika Aquatics Center Splash Playground (Opelika) - Now Open
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