Spring has sprung, and summer is hot on its heels, which means we have more daylight hours and warmer temperatures to get outside and visit one of Canton's great parks. Canton has four neighborhood parks, three community parks, three special-use parks, and we will be breaking ground on a new park soon.

Combined, the city has more than 292 acres of recreational space including parks, trails, and preserved green space:
Boling Park sits on 20 acres and offers multiuse fields, tennis courts, a playground, a basketball court, racquetball courts, and a one-mile gravel track for walking and jogging.
Etowah River Park is over 58 acres with walking trails, playgrounds, a canoe launch, an amphitheater, pavilions, and public bathrooms.
Heritage Park encompasses 48 acres with a walking trail, a playground, and multiuse field space.

A distinct feature of Heritage Park and Etowah River Park is that they are connected. There are plans for Boling Park to join the connection, too. Residents will be able to walk to all three parks along the Etowah River.

Another deep-rooted option in Canton is Harmon Park. It has been renovated and features a unique turf soccer pitch, basketball court, playground, and baseball fields.

Canton also has several smaller parks:
Burge Park has a basketball court and a playground.
Cannon Park has a gazebo in downtown Canton.
Brown Park has a playground, field space, and picnic tables.
McCanless Park offers a pavilion, a playground, a Boy Scout "hut," and picnic tables.

In addition to all the park offerings in the city, there is also a boat launch at Hickory Log Creek Reservoir. Lastly, the City will soon begin work on South Canton Park. Located on Highway 5, it will offer a state-of-the-art dog park, large playground, amphitheater, 
and nature trail.

All of Canton's parks are easily accessible. Please visit CantonGa.gov for directions and additional details. I encourage all residents and visitors to take advantage of Canton's parks. There is something for everyone, and a lot more to come!