Park Description
Big Shanty Park in Kennesaw is an active park that hosts Cobb County youth baseball and soccer leagues. Other recreational features include tennis courts, a multi-story playground, and trails. This park is also home to The Art Station, offering classes and workshops.
Features
Playgrounds
Sports
Toilets
Walking/Running
Soccer – 2 full-sized fields with
- Includes: Lights, benches, and goals
- Fields: Natural grass
Baseball – 4 fields, reservable
- Includes: Lights, covered dugouts and bleachers, press box, and concession building
- Outdoor batting cages
Tennis – 4 courts
- Includes: Lights and bleachers
- Hours: 7 am – 10 pm
- Additional viewing benches on a hill shaded by trees overlooking courts
Walking/Running
- Wooded and open trails ~ 1.5 miles
- The entrances to the trails can be hard to find. One is located next to the playground.
- The path is indicated by arrows on poles. (Not always easy to follow.)
- Watch your step, the trails have many exposed roots and loose rocks
No dedicated leisure green space
Three-story playground structure designed for ages 5-12 years old
- Includes: Multiple slides, swings, rope climbing structures
- Ground-type: Wood chips
- Shade: Shaded by nearby trees in the morning
- Seating: Two benches
No pavilions
No fenced area
Parking/Toilet/Water
Parking lot ~ 300 spaces
Bathrooms at the baseball concession building
Porta potties next to soccer fields and tennis courts
Booking/Reservations
Facility Rentals: Online or call(770) 528-8896
Tennis: (770) 917-5160
