Playful City USA
As one of the 31 founding Playful communities, the City of Canton invites you to join us in our quest to build, maintain and improve our parks and recreational facilities.
Playful City USA Committee- A Partner In Play
At present, the committee is small, but in need of growth, ideas and participation from you. The committee meets every other week for about an hour except when events are pending. The amount of time you put in is guided by the event or goal of each project and your part in it. To become a Partner in Play contact Michelle Poole, 770-720-7674 for details on meetings and events.
Maintain Our Play Spaces
Community involvement in our play spaces is important. When you visit our parks or recreational spaces let us know if you see trash, maintenance issues, ideas or concerns by filling out this form.
Visit Our Parks
The City of Canton works hard to maintain and improve our parks. We are planning many events to bring the community together through play.Our parks and Recreation are the heart of the community involvement and spirit. We are here to serve the community through events and activities designed to bring the community together, inspire physical activity, social growth and create a pride in our city by welcoming you and your input! Below is a listing of our parks and recreational facilites.
Boling Park
| Gravel Walking Track w/Exercise Stations Tennis Courts CHS Girls Softball Field 2 Ball Fields Basketball Court Play Ground Picnic Areas Soccer Field (Ran by: Cherokee Soccer Assoc) Hand Ball/Racquet Ball Courts Hiking Trail Restroom Facilities | Marietta Highway @ Etowah River Daily 6am-11pm * Boling Park's covered pavilion is available for rental use and host to special events. | |
| Brown Park | ||
| New play structure & toddler swings Picnic tables/Gazebo | 223 E. Marietta Street Daily 6am-11pm | |
| Central Park | ||
| Host to many special events Gazebo/Benches | Daily 6am-11pm | |
| McCanless Park | ||
| Picnic pavillions Small Building | Daily 6am-9pm | |
| Burge Park | ||
| Basketball court Swings/Slide | Daily 6am-10pm | |
| The Fairways of Canton | | |
| An 18 hole, 7,000 yard, Par 71, golf course and clubhouse community. | Membership/joining fees waived for Canton residents (inside City limits) for the first ten (10) years Fairways of Canton is open. For more information about this course plese visit The Fairways of Canton Golf Club . | |
| Heritage Park | ||
Multi-Purpose path | Daily | |







