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Shaded Running Trails in Georgia
Georgia has 160 trails with shade and tree cover in this directory, across 66 cities and towns — Atlanta, Alpharetta, Cumming, Roswell and 62 more. Tree cover for summer miles, when an exposed path turns into a heat trap.
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Forsyth Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 19,194 reviews
30-acre park with basketball & tennis courts, paths, a historic fountain & a Confederate memorial.
Piedmont Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 17,919 reviews
Sprawling park featuring jogging paths, basketball courts, dog parks, a farmers' market & more.
Alexander Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,140 reviews
Scenic spot featuring a flying-disc golf course, trails, fishing, a horseshoe pit & a playground.
Morgan Falls Overlook Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,833 reviews
Family-oriented park featuring expansive playgrounds, walking trails, picnic areas & river views.
Amerson River Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,520 reviews
This sprawling park with woods, wetlands & meadows offers a playground, canoe launch & trails.
Lilburn City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,436 reviews
10-acre city park featuring a playground, a paved jogging trail, tennis courts & a pavilion.
Cascade Springs Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,315 reviews
Forested 120-acre nature preserve with a trail, waterfall, streams, parking lot & picnic tables.
Flat Rock Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,222 reviews
Wooded area on a fishing lake with hiking & biking trails, picnic spots with grills & a playground.
Sims Lake Park Suwanee
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,981 reviews
Featuring a 7-acre lake, this park offers a looping trail, playground, open meadows & picnic spots.
Vickery Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,812 reviews
Scenic place featuring a historic mill, covered bridge & man-made waterfall, plus hiking trails.
Logan Farm Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,721 reviews
Wooded nature trails, picnic areas, a playground & green space are the draw at this 120-acre park.
Roswell Area Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,678 reviews
This public park features a lake, sports fields, playgrounds & a pool plus a recreation center.
Webb Bridge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,627 reviews
Multi-use park with soccer & baseball fields, trails, tennis courts, picnic areas & a playground.
Thrasher Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,478 reviews
Public green space with an amphitheater, pavilion & gazebo plus picnic tables & play equipment.
Cooper Creek Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,570 reviews
Natural spot with a creek, plus running trails, playgrounds, picnic areas & a tennis center.
J F Gregory City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,339 reviews
Scenic park with a playground, nature trails, an amphitheater, pavilions & meeting space.
Sandy Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,281 reviews
782-acre outdoor recreation area with nature trails, disc golf & boating activities at Lake Chapman.
Pendleton King Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,303 reviews
This 64-acre bird sanctuary provides a disc golf course, nature trails, playgrounds & tennis courts.
North Peach Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,224 reviews
Roomy park offering fields for soccer, baseball & softball, plus a playground & tennis courts.
Suwanee Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,168 reviews
This 85-acre wooded park known for its 18-hole disc golf course & trails also has picnic pavilions.
Tom Triplett Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,169 reviews
Green space with tennis courts & an 18-hole disc-golf course, plus picnic pavilions & fishing piers.
Gary Pirkle Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,166 reviews
This 67-acre park features a creek, a covered playground, paved trails, multipurpose fields & more.
Terrell Mill Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,182 reviews
A soccer field & 4 softball fields, picnic pavilions, a playground & a tennis center.
Line Creek Nature Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,121 reviews
70-acre waterfront woodland preserve with walking trails, a gazebo & a small fishing dock.
Reynolds Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,119 reviews
Vast natural wildlife & land conservation area combining rolling hills, forests & wetlands.
High Shoals Falls
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,065 reviews
Park, free to enter, featuring a waterfall plus picnic tables.
Leita Thompson Memorial Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 933 reviews
Local green space boasting a lake, 2.3-mile jogging trail, dog park & rec center with art classes.
Southeast Clarke Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 897 reviews
Spacious park with walking trails, a modern playground & a dog park, plus multisport facilities.
Wilshire Trails
4.8 ★★★★★ 838 reviews
Riverside public park area with a covered bridge, gazebos, walking trails & on-site restrooms.
Dresden Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 853 reviews
Paved walking trail, multi-use fields, playground & picnic areas featured on 24 acres.
Ben Burton Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 830 reviews
Small riverside park with wooded hiking trails suitable for dogs, plus a ramp for kayaks & canoes.
Cochran Shoals Unit, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 756 reviews
Park trail for biking & moderately challenging hikes with scenic views of the river.
Rock Mill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 738 reviews
Small public area with picnic facilities & paths, an amphitheater & a historic 1824 grist mill.
Picnic Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 712 reviews
Kid-friendly play areas with artificial turf & fencing, plus tree-shaded lawns & views of the lake.
McKey Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 757 reviews
Green suburban park with a large tennis center, volleyball court & 2 play areas divided by a creek.
Peek Forest Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 730 reviews
Shady picnic tables and benches dot this well-kept, family-friendly park.
Heritage Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 722 reviews
Lush trails around a creek linking a covered bridge to the ruins of a woollen mill.
Cherokee Bluffs
4.8 ★★★★★ 666 reviews
This 168-acre public park has multi-use trails, a simple lodge & bandshell, plus a picnic shelter.
Chattapoochee Dog Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 688 reviews
Dog-friendly park featuring grassy fields to run on, plus fountains and wooded areas.
Blanchard Woods Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 670 reviews
Soccer fields share this clean park with a playground, a skateboard area and woods.
Brookhaven Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 678 reviews
Shaded recreation complex with multi-use sports fields, a dog park, community center & playground.
Charleston Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 607 reviews
This public space, one of many on Lake Lanier, has boat ramps, docks & picnic tables with grills.
Big Trees Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 586 reviews
This 30-acre nature preserve has a network of signed trails in a scenic streamside setting.
J. B. Owens Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 573 reviews
Paved and unpaved trails for hiking, running and biking in a wooded area with a playground.
Howard Peeples Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 581 reviews
Kid-centric park featuring grass areas, basketball and tennis courts as well as playgrounds.
Shakerag Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 555 reviews
Park featuring a track and playground, as well as athletic fields, and picnic tables.
Caney Creek Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 540 reviews
Wooded open space with picnic facilities & a playground, a dog park & a 1.5-mile nature trail.
Tanyard Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 504 reviews
Recreation area in a former railroad corridor featuring a trail with wood footbridges & playgrounds.
Haw Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 496 reviews
This 85-acre park offers 3.3 miles of trails through forest, plus a playground & picnic facilities.
Peachtree Corners Town Green
4.9 ★★★★★ 446 reviews
Plaza with a fountain and a splash area, plus a playground, seating and green space.
Cochran Shoals Unit - Interstate North
4.7 ★★★★★ 455 reviews
Easy, wide trail following the Chattahoochee River, plus ponds.
Lake Horton Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 472 reviews
Park offering recreational fishing boating and hiking as well as a playground and picnic tables.
James A Brown Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 477 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring soccer and baseball fields.
Willeo Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 439 reviews
Relaxing riverside boardwalk and river path with scenic spots and a playground.
River Line Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 447 reviews
Clean space to play soccer on one of multiple fields, plus a track and playground.
The Ridge Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 421 reviews
Hiking, running, and mountain-biking trails wind through 308 acres of contrasting pine and hardwood ecosystems.
Tara Drummond Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 393 reviews
Hiking area boasting rock formations and a bridge, along with tunnels and a memorial.
Kelley Cofer Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 398 reviews
Public park featuring a playground, ball field, orchard, swimming pool, lake, and trails.
Henry Burns Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 366 reviews
Playground featuring slides, swings, seating and climbing apparatus, alongside a clean grassy area.
Cauley Creek Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 343 reviews
Sports fields, a playground, and trails highlight this recreational area with a riverside bridge.
Tribble Mill Waterfall
4.7 ★★★★★ 348 reviews
Park with hiking trails, a waterfall and a lake, featuring playgrounds and picnic spots.
Hiram Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 346 reviews
Pet-friendly trail that's mostly paved and features picnic benches.
Big Creek Greenway
4.8 ★★★★★ 335 reviews
Sprawling outdoor space featuring a paved walkway for jogging, biking and walking. Trails are dog-friendly.
Lanierland Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 342 reviews
Park offering baseball, soccer, tennis, and walking, as well as picnic tables and a playground.
Silver Comet Trail - Mavell Road Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 325 reviews
Peaceful, paved trail for hiking, cycling and rollerblading, plus a picnic area.
Coal Mountain Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 344 reviews
Community park with several athletic fields, tennis courts, 2 covered picnic areas & a playground.
Oconee River Greenway Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 332 reviews
Nature-filled area along the river featuring hiking paths and dog parks.
Big Creek Greenway
4.8 ★★★★★ 315 reviews
Shaded route for walking and biking, plus deer sightings.
Drexel Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 330 reviews
This small community park features a playground amid shady live oak trees, green space & a stream.
South Peachtree Creek Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 284 reviews
Popular paved trail with scenic variety and elevation changes, plus bridges and a dog park.
Green Meadows Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 283 reviews
Relaxed open-air park featuring interconnected trails, picnic spaces and a disc golf course.
Jones Bridge
4.7 ★★★★★ 278 reviews
Recreational area featuring a riverside walking trail and an observation deck.
Heritage Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 275 reviews
Paved trails, picnic tables and swing sets, plus a playground, for walking, biking and playing games outdoors.
Destination Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 288 reviews
Quiet park with a playground, swings, and slides, plus picnic tables, and a restroom.
Paradise Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 265 reviews
City park featuring slides and swings, plus benches and picnic tables.
Kingsland Lion Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 280 reviews
Area featuring baseball fields, a skate park and playground equipment.
Deepdene Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 250 reviews
The largest section of Olmsted Linear Park, this wildland area features trails, trees & a creek.
Irene B. Thomas Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 271 reviews
Neighborhood park featuring a playground, a pond, a skateboard area, and picnic spots, plus a walking trail.
Oconee Forest Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 252 reviews
Sprawling public acreage with petroglyphs, historic ruins, 850+ miles of trails, campgrounds & more.
John W. Saunders Memorial Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 278 reviews
Green space offering a playground, basketball courts & an amphitheater, plus picnic areas & grills.
Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 252 reviews
Protected woodland with hands-on activities for learning natural & cultural history.
Wildwood Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 262 reviews
This 28-acre space features jogging & hiking trails, a playground & an off-leash dog park.
Goodale Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 238 reviews
Park with a playground, basketball court and dog park, plus picnic tables.
Longview Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 227 reviews
Park offering a playground, tennis courts, picnic tables, and a walking trail, plus a dog park.
Northside Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 213 reviews
Wooded walking/cycling path through picturesque scenery, including a covered bridge & a creek.
Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 206 reviews
Popular mountain destination for hiking and biking, with a lake alongside views and picnicking.
W.P. Jones Memorial Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 222 reviews
Park offering tennis courts, a playground & picnic shelter, plus a community center & shaded trail.
Whitemarsh Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 212 reviews
Trail-packed nature preserve. Features multiple paths for walking, jogging and biking.
Wills Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 198 reviews
Clean park offering baseball, tennis courts, an aquatic facility and a dog park.
Windwood Hollow Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 204 reviews
Shady park featuring a playground with slides and tennis courts, plus picnic tables.
Noonday Creek Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 195 reviews
Paved trail for biking, walking and running, featuring creeks and green space.
Perry City Parks & Recreation
4.7 ★★★★★ 195 reviews
Clean park with ponds alongside a playground and a baseball field.
Oxbo Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 190 reviews
Family-friendly trail featuring a waterfall and a covered bridge.
Ivey Terrace Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 197 reviews
Picturesque getaway featuring a forested walking trail, gazebo & picnic facilities.
Bethelview Road Trailhead, Big Creek Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 188 reviews
Trail for jogging and biking featuring greenery and wildlife including turtles and deer.
Augusta Canal Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 180 reviews
Scenic route for hikers, runners and bikers (including family groups), with a paved, shaded path and wildlife sightings.
Carter Road Silver Comet Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 180 reviews
Trail for walking and biking with shade along the way.
MacIntyre Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 173 reviews
Popular park featuring disc golf, kids' playground equipment and swings, plus grassy areas.
Cooper Creek Fitness Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 176 reviews
Shady, kid-friendly green space featuring a playground and a fitness trail, plus tennis courts.
Scott Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 185 reviews
Clean hangout featuring a playground and a basketball court, as well as picnic tables and restrooms.
Childers Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 175 reviews
Fenced dog park featuring an obstacle course, plus a playground.
Big Creek Greenway Trailhead Union Hill Rd.
4.6 ★★★★★ 166 reviews
Park featuring a shaded, well-maintained trail for walking, biking, and jogging.
Reeves Creek Trail
4.3 ★★★★☆ 165 reviews
Paved, shaded, dog-friendly trail with a workout corner at its entrance and small bridges.
McCall Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 153 reviews
Outdoor playground featuring a bouncy surface, swings and a pavilion.
Wellston Park1
4.2 ★★★★☆ 162 reviews
This 37-acre park offers benches, picnic tables, a 1-mi. walking trail & an off-leash area for dogs.
Oconee River Greenway
4.6 ★★★★★ 140 reviews
Park featuring views of the Oconee River and trails for walking and biking.
Providence Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 145 reviews
Park featuring wooded lots and a lake amid easily navigable trails for walking and hiking.
Burton Mill Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 140 reviews
Scenic lakefront park featuring a clean beach area and grills, plus a boat ramp and a swimming area.
LINC Trail (Newnan Centre Entrance)
4.8 ★★★★★ 127 reviews
Park with a walking trail and a bridge overlooking the interstate.
Roswell Riverwalk Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 123 reviews
Scenic trail winding along a river with playgrounds, canoes, a boardwalk and picnic tables.
Daniel Johnson Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 124 reviews
Tranquil green space with a creek & a network of unpaved trails shaded by mature trees.
Northwest Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 124 reviews
Park with a playground, plus ballfields for T-ball, baseball and football.
Big Creek Greenway
4.8 ★★★★★ 111 reviews
Relaxed greenway offering paved trails for walking and bike riding through wooded areas.
Birmingham Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 107 reviews
Hiking area with many trails, some suitable for horseback riding.
Wellston Trail Greenway
4.6 ★★★★★ 107 reviews
Walking trail featuring playgrounds, shady sections and basketball courts.
Bud Kelley "Kelleytown" Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 104 reviews
Park featuring playground equipment, walking paths and shaded seating.
Silver Comet Trail - Mableton / Floyd Rd
4.8 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
Flat, maintained trail with shade that's popular for biking, walking and running.
Silver Comet Trail- Concord Road trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 95 reviews
Recreational track that's popular with cyclists and joggers.
De Castro Trail Head, Rockdale County Trails
4.6 ★★★★★ 92 reviews
Park with a public restroom suitable for kids, known for walking and biking.
Bowmans Island Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 89 reviews
Hiking area offers shady trails with views of the water and wildlife, plus kid-friendly options.
Two Bridges Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 82 reviews
Park featuring a gated splash pad, a playground, swings, and picnic tables.
Trail of the Muscogee
4.7 ★★★★★ 81 reviews
Kid- and dog-friendly hiking area featuring a 1.5-mile trail along 2 lakes.
Big Indian Creek Waterway Trails
4.6 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
Natural area with a paved boardwalk, benches, and picnic tables, plus hiking trails.
Noonday Creek Trail, Woodstock, GA
4.8 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
Clean, wooded path favored by families, dogs and joggers, linking a dog park to Hwy 92.
Teagarden
4.6 ★★★★★ 76 reviews
Shaded, 2-mile hiking trail through a scenic, pine-shaded forest to an overlook of Cedar Creek.
Hobbs Farm Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 71 reviews
Park with a disc golf course, walking trails, and picnic tables, plus a public restroom.
Haynes Bridge Greenway
4.8 ★★★★★ 72 reviews
Paved paths, wooded trails and serene nature invite walkers and bikers to explore this popular park.
Ashford Forest Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 73 reviews
Wooded park with trails for hiking and dog-walking.
Silver Comet Trail - Linear Park Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 73 reviews
Parking lot on the Silver Comet Trail with a restroom and playground.
Roswell Greenway Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
Paved, mostly flat trail with some shaded spots, for walking and biking and hiking.
Glenn Creek Nature Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 74 reviews
Compact natural area with simple walking trails & native plants in unfussy surroundings.
Cricket Frog Trail Downtown Covington
4.9 ★★★★★ 62 reviews
Long, paved trail for hiking and biking that runs between Covington and Mansfield.
Barrett Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 64 reviews
Small park for walking and picnicking, plus a playground with 2 slide structures.
George Pierce Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 55 reviews
Natural expanse featuring walking trails, basketball and baseball fields, playgrounds, picnic pavilions, and a senior center.
Jesters Creek Trail
4.2 ★★★★☆ 61 reviews
Hiking area with a bridge, a stadium, and a library that's suitable for children.
The Blue Sky Preserve
4 ★★★★☆ 62 reviews
Trail system through woodland, marshy terrain, offering a spot for hiking and geocaching.
Euchee Creek Trailhead William Few
4.9 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
Shady trail featuring paved and boardwalk routes, suitable for biking, hiking and dog walking.
Zonolite Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 53 reviews
Wooded nature park featuring creek access, walking paths, and a community garden.
Gold Mine Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
City park with a trail on the Sugar Hill Greenway, plus a parking lot, restrooms, and bike racks.
Lucille Creek Trail-Silver Comet Trail Connection
4.9 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
Nature preserve featuring a paved, well-maintained trail connecting to the Silver Comet.
Victor-Lord Dog park
4.6 ★★★★★ 41 reviews
Fenced-off grassy space for dogs to run and play, plus water fountains and benches.
Oldcastle Nature Trail at Marcus Center
4.5 ★★★★★ 34 reviews
Wooded half-mile trail featuring varied overlooks and a meditation area, plus a lawn for dogs.
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