THINGS TO DO
Photos by Sarah Campbell
Chattahoochee Bend State Park is nearly 3,000 acres and features camping and hiking.
additional walking/jogging trails. The park is located at 155 Millard Farmer Road, Newnan. For more information, call 770254-2627 or visit www.brownsmillbattlefield. org . The south Coweta town of Grantville is home to the only skate park in the county. Grantville also has a splash park and playgrounds. The city of Newnan has a variety of parks, from the stately areas of the Greenville Street Park to boisterous playgrounds. The Greenville Street Park has an amphitheater area that hosts concerts, weddings and other events, a fountain, picnic areas and benches along winding paths. Across Lagrange Street is the First Avenue Park with a playground, walking track and large field. Also downtown is the city park at Temple Avenue and Jackson Street, which is home to Veterans Memorial Plaza, benches and a fountain that features multicolored lights at night and is a pleasant place to spend a summer’s evening. The city’s other passive park is Cranford Park on Jackson Street. The three-quarter acre park is tucked next to the Carolyn Barron Montessori School. The most popular park in Coweta is Carl Miller Park on Sewell Road in Newnan, owned
and operated by Newnan Utilities. It’s the home of Kid’s Castle Park, as well as two other playgrounds, including one designed for young toddlers. In the warmer months, there’s a the splash park, and there are four pavilions that can be reserved by Newnan Utilities customers, one first-come-first-served pavilion, snack machines, a walking track, restrooms and plenty of covered picnic tables and swings. The park closes at night. C.J. Smith Park on Farmer Street has two playgrounds, including one that is heavily shaded, and two ball fields. The park is adjacent to the African American Heritage Museum and cemetery. Ray Park on Spring Street was extensively rebuilt by the city a few years ago, and now includes a playground, walking area, field, small pavilion, gazebo, a bridge over a creek and lush landscaping. First Avenue, Greenville Street, Carl Miller and Ray parks have public restrooms. New this year is the Howard Warner playground, located at the Howard Warner community center at 55 Savannah St.. Constructed in 1935, the building originally served as Coweta County's African-American high school in Newnan, and now functions as a second location for The Boys & Girls club. For
Palmetto — 165 Years and Growing • A comfortable mix of country and charm makes Palmetto an excellent place for business and industry. • Easy access to I-85, Hwy. 29 and the South Fulton Parkway. • Just minutes to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and the Metro-Atlanta region. • Great opportunities for growth with annexation of new land in 2006 that doubled the city’s size. A unique mix of small southern town business
with space for commercial enterprise.
City of Palmetto
Green space, blue skies, great people!
509 Toombs Street, Palmetto, GA | 770-463-3377
Mayor — J. Clark Boddie