Fun Flows Freely at Etowah River Park

Nestled along the Etowah riverbed, it is named for and tucked away behind the Brown Industrial Park. Etowah River Park is fifty-eight acres of green grass and nature trails. A large greenspace in the main area of the park is surrounded by a quarter-mile loop perfect for walking, running, and biking. The trail also expands west with a half-mile shaded route which passes over the Etowah and connects to Heritage Park.

A new project slated to be completed by the end of the summer is the trail expansion that will connect Heritage Park to Boling Park, allowing pedestrians to walk along the Etowah River for another one-and-a-half miles. The city is planning a potential connection to The Mill on Etowah along the walking path as well. With the connectivity and open space, visitors have almost four miles of walking trails that branch out from Etowah River Park.

For families, the Etowah River Park offers many opportunities to spend quality time outside in a safe environment. A canoe and kayak launch along the river provides easy access for water play during spring and summer.

The park's large, inclusive playground allows children of all abilities to play together. The inclusive additions include a wheelchair accessible ramp onto the playset, ADA-compliant swings, including two generational swings that allow a parent or caregiver to swing with their child. A rubber surface around the swings allows easier access for wheelchairs. Sign language and braille panels on the playground also make it an experience for children with vision or hearing impairments.