Parks
24 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
- Waggy World1.9 mi from downtown
- Avalon Dog Park0.6 mi from downtown
- Brooke Street Park1.4 mi from downtown
On a budget
Free things to do in Alpharetta
4 kinds of free outings in and around Alpharetta.
Good days out in Alpharetta don’t have to cost anything. These ideas come from the city’s parks, libraries, historic landmarks and nearby public lands. For free concerts, markets and festivals this week, see the free events calendar.
Libraries
Borrow books, movies and museum passes, and join free programs.
- Alpharetta/Louie E. Jones & Gertrude C. Jones Memorial Libra238 Canton Street
- Dr. Robert E. Fulton Regional Library At Ocee5090 Abbotts Bridge Road
- Milton Branch Library855 Mayfield Road
Hiking
Trails on public land; some areas charge a parking or day-use fee.
- Lake Sidney Lanier13 mi northeast
- Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park20 mi southwest
- Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest26 mi east
Wildlife viewing
Birding and nature watching on public land.
- Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area5 mi south
- Lake Sidney Lanier13 mi northeast
- Payne Campground-Allatoona Lake18 mi west
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THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT
Alpharetta Parks and Trails | City of Alpharetta GA
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THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT
Things to do in Alpharetta GA
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What are free things to do in Alpharetta?
Parks, Libraries, Hiking, Wildlife viewing. City parks and libraries are free; some outdoor areas on federal land charge a parking or day-use fee, noted on each listing.
Are there free events in Alpharetta this weekend?
Check the free events calendar, updated daily from local organizations, libraries and the city.
Do I need a library card to use the library?
No card is needed to visit or attend most programs; a free card from the local library lets you borrow books, movies and often museum passes.