Playgrounds
7 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Brooke Street Park1.4 mi from downtown
- Waggy World1.9 mi from downtown
- Westside Playground1.9 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Alpharetta with kids
4 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Alpharetta, built from the city’s parks, libraries, local businesses and nearby public lands. Pick a section for the full list, a map and directions, and check the events calendar for this week’s story times, festivals and shows.
Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- 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
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Lake Sidney Lanier13 mi northeast
- Sawnee13 mi northeast
- Van Pugh South Day Use Facility18 mi northeast
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area5 mi south
- Lake Sidney Lanier13 mi northeast
- Payne Campground-Allatoona Lake18 mi west
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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Things to do in Alpharetta GA
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What is there to do in Alpharetta with kids?
Playgrounds (7), Libraries (4), Picnic spots (21), Wildlife and nature (21). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Alpharetta for free?
Parks and playgrounds, library story times and many community events are free. See the free things to do and kids events pages for this week’s options.
What can families do in Alpharetta when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.