Garrard Landing Park
★ 4.6 · 473 reviews
Scenic Chattahoochee River park with updated playground, extensive hiking trails, river access, and significant road noise from nearby highway.
- Older equipment
- Dog-friendly
- Walking trails
Most Alpharetta playgrounds sit within or beside the trail networks the city has built over the past decade, so if you're managing multiple ages or need a walk to burn off your own energy, you're not choosing between playground time and exercise. The humidity here peaks in summer, which makes shaded trail access genuinely valuable—and most of these parks have it. You'll find everything from river-adjacent hiking at Garrard Landing to quiet neighborhood loops, plus a few spots where the playground and trail are genuinely integrated rather than just adjacent.
★ 4.6 · 473 reviews
Scenic Chattahoochee River park with updated playground, extensive hiking trails, river access, and significant road noise from nearby highway.
★ 4.8 · 184 reviews
Multi-purpose community park with multiple playgrounds, seasonal splash pad, and extensive sports facilities.
★ 4.7 · 80 reviews
A quiet, well-maintained community park with newer equipment suitable for kids under 10, though social dynamics may not always feel welcoming.
★ 4.6 · 17 reviews
Serene paved trail loop near downtown with swings, pond views, and rotating public art; limited play equipment.
★ 5.0 · 4 reviews
Small, gated, unfenced playground with accessible restroom and gravel trail near Alpharetta.