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Coweta Parks

February 15, 2012

Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan, GA

Visitors can enjoy hiking, alongside the river, enjoy the views from an observation tower, canoe, kayak and camp in a traditional tent or RV site or opt for riverside platform camping and "Adirondack" three-sided shelters.


Coweta County Parks:


Andrew Bailey Park - 1011 Andrew Bailey Rd., Sharpsburg, GA

Contains baseball fields.

Arnco Park - 50 Ball St., Sargent, GA 

Brown's Mill Battlefield - 155 Millard Farmer Rd., Newnan, GA 

The battlefield features two walking trails, outdoor pavilion, and historical markers.


C.J. Smith Park - 5 Glenn St., Newnan, GA 

The lower half of the park contains an adult size softball field and miscellaneous playground equipment. Several picnic tables, as well as grills, are also available for gatherings. The upper half of the park is the home of the Coweta County African American Heritage Museum and Research Center.

Central Soccer Fields - 172 Robinson Lake Road, Newnan GA 

 

This outdoor facility has 6 soccer fields, playground and a walking trail.


Clay-Wood Community Center   - 135 Heery Rd., Newnan, GA

A gymnasium with a weight room, locker rooms and a basketball court.  Outdoor amenities include a playground, two tennis courts, a basketball court and a pavilion with picnic tables. 


Grantville Park - 23 Colley St., Grantville, GA


Hunter Complex   - 2970 E. Hwy 16, Sharpsburg, GA

The complex has three football fields, a gymnasium, two adult softball fields, a special needs field, four youth baseball/softball fields and a walking trail and two tennis courts.


Lynch Park Pool  - 23 Richard Allen Drive, Newnan, GA

The 4,200 sq. ft. pool includes a 42-foot-wide zero entry, a mushroom water feature, four lanes for recreational lap swimming, a dedicated catch pool for the water slide, a splash fountain for kids, and several tables and shade umbrellas. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day.


Moreland Park - 11 School Road & Ball St., Moreland, GA  

Riverside Park - 4013 Hwy 16 W, Newnan, GA 

At the Chattahoochee River. Includes boat ramp, paved parking & picnic tables.


Sargent Park - 146 Kennan St., Sargent, GA


Senoia Park - 310 Hwy 16 E., Howard Rd & Andrew Pkwy., Senoia, GA 


Temple Avenue Complex  - 39 Hospital Road, Newnan, GA

This complex features a gymnasium, meeting rooms, a kitchen, three tennis courts, one football field, seven baseball fields, one softball field, outdoor pavilion and also hosts the Asa M. Powell, Sr. Expo Center, the Tommy Thompson Senior Center and the Art House.


Wesley Street Gym - 77 Wesley St. & Richard Allen Dr., Newnan, GA

Western Park - 5 Dixon Rd., Newnan, GA 

Whitlock Park - 170 Walt Sanders Mem. Pkwy., Newnan, GA 


B. T. Brown Park Pavilion and Reservoir - 621 S Alexander Creek Road, Newnan
Amenities include fishing, pavilions, and playgrounds.

Grantville City Park

Grantville Splash Park - 92 Post St, Grantville.
Cool off at the Splash Park.  $1 admission.

Newnan City Parks

Greenville Street Park  between Greenville Street,  LaGrange Street, and Salbide Avenue.

A two acre urban park within walking distance of historic downtown Newnan, designed as a first class gathering place.  First Avenue Park – located along First Avenue A 3.5 acre neighborhood park designed for play and exercise and includes covered pavilions, fenced playground area, grassed multi-purpose fields, and a paved walkway trail system.


Temple Avenue Park – park located within the historic Temple Avenue residential district A 2.5 acre walking recreational park with paved paths. A Veterans Memorial granite monument is also located on the east side of the park.


Cranford Park – located along Jackson Street A .70 acre recreational park that contains meandering brick and concrete walkways, spotted with benches that traverse the heavily landscaped park.
C. J. Smith Park – located along Farmer Street A 12 acre park with an adult size softball field and miscellaneous playground equipment. Several picnic tables, as well as grills, are also available for gatherings. 


Lynch Park - located along Wesley Street and Richard Allen Drive (across the street from the Boys and Girls Club)A 6.2 acre active neighborhood park that contains the Wesley Street Gymnasium, the Duncan Street Pool, and Pickett Field, a large baseball and softball field. Also includes several pieces of playground equipment.


Ray Park - located along Spring Street and Ray Circle A 1.8 acre park that contains 4 tennis courts and two small open grassed areas.  Westgate Park – located at the end of West Park Court A small neighborhood baseball/softball field.


Senoia City Parks


Seavy Street Park Amenities include 2 playgrounds, 2 lighted tennis courts.


Marimac Lakes Park Amenities include walking trails, seasonal fishing (contact City Hall for information).