Playgrounds
14 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Elizabeth Porter Park0.4 mi from downtown
- Glover Park0.4 mi from downtown
- Birney Street Park0.5 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Marietta with kids
5 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Marietta, 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.
- Switzer Library266 Roswell Street
- Sibley Library1539 South Cobb Drive
- Stratton Library1100 Powder Springs Road
Bakeries
3 local bakeries in Marietta.
- Gabriel's Restaurant And BakeryMarietta
- Sweet Living BakeryMarietta
- Warm Hugs BakeryMarietta
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Galt'S Ferry Day Use Area (Ga)14 mi northwest
- Sweetwater Day Use Area (Ga)17 mi north
- Cooper'S Furnace Day Use Area (Ga)18 mi northwest
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park3 mi west
- Payne Campground-Allatoona Lake12 mi north
- Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area15 mi east
Get a feel for the city
THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT
Gone With the Wind museum at Brumby Hall
A brief look inside the Gone With the Wind museum at historic Brumby Hall. A Short shared by 4K Walk with Anna.
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THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT
Exploring Marietta Square
A stroll around the shops, murals and park at Marietta Square. A Short shared by Moving to Atlanta.
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What is there to do in Marietta with kids?
Playgrounds (14), Libraries (3), Bakeries (3), Picnic spots (22), Wildlife and nature (22). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Marietta 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 Marietta when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.