No season is more beautiful in Canton than spring. Our location in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains provides the perfect climate for outdoor activities. We are fortunate to have so many opportunities for both youth and adults to enjoy.It’s baseball season, and the Dizzy Dean teams at Harmon Field are ready to go. If you’re a kid who likes baseball, get involved in the game. If you’re an adult, volunteer to help or just take in a game or two. Lots of youth and adults alike will be playing organized or pick-up games of soccer in Boling and Heritage parks. Heritage and Boling parks also are perfect for a morning or late afternoon stroll, or biking along the Etowah River at Heritage Park. Or, maybe you’d like to take a leisurely visit to Downtown Canton’s Cannon Park or Brown Park. Personally, I enjoy seeing the children playing at the playground in Brown Park directly in front of City Hall.
For those who enjoy boating or fishing, Canton’s 400-acre reservoir is waiting. While gasoline motors are not allowed, small fishing boats with electric motors and canoes can provide a full day of fun and great fishing (swimming is not allowed). The Fairways of Canton in Laurel Canyon features an 18-hole golf course. The Canton Golf Course, a private course near downtown, is open to the public on Mondays. If you’re serious about exercising and getting fit, you may want to join the G. Cecil Pruett Community Center Family YMCA, which offers a variety of exercise, organized sports and swimming opportunities.
If you have a green thumb or would like to try gardening, Canton’s community gardens have a plot just waiting for you. It’s really fun and you will enjoy the fruits of your labor. The Farmers’ Market around Cannon Park on Saturday mornings is a great place to pick up some healthy, fresh fruits and vegetables. Don’t forget to visit the Cherokee County History Museum and Cherokee Arts Center just across from Cannon Park. While in downtown, take in a classic movie or dramatic presentation at Canton Theatre on Main Street. A picnic along the banks of the Etowah River at Heritage Park may be just what your family needs to enjoy the warm Canton sunshine while relaxing to the sound of the gently flowing river. First Friday provides a great opportunity for all to enjoy strolling downtown, taking in the entertainment, great food and car shows. The 11th Annual “Festival of the Arts” will be coming to downtown May 17-18.
Etowah River Park will open in early summer. Here, you’ll be able to walk, play on one of several multi-purpose fields, enjoy entertainment at the new amphitheater, or launch a canoe into the Etowah River. There are so many springtime outdoor opportunities in Canton — and more to come. Take your choice; but, get out there and enjoy what Canton has to offer.
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