The City of Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department is committed to providing public parks, facilities and recreation experiences that enrich the quality of life for area residents and visitors through dedicated staff, sound management and community involvement.

Kennesaw, Georgia is a premiere destination for families and businesses looking to relocate in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Small town charm with big city amenities. The City’s approximately 32,000 residents enjoy Kennesaw as a great place to live, learn, work and play.

Residents know Kennesaw as a great place to live, learn, work and play. The city’s combination of small town charm, a great location County, and plenty of parks, green in northern Cobb spaces and cultural facilities, offers an outstanding quality of life.

1830’s: Kennesaw’s history begins when the Georgia Legislature authorized the construction of a rail line through Cobb County. Known as the Western and Atlantic Railroad, its 20 miles of track stretched from Terminus (Atlanta) to Cartersville by 1846.

Kennesaw, GA (Feb. 6, 2025) — Touch-A-Truck, the annual community event hosted by the City of Kennesaw’s Parks & Recreation, Public Works and Police departments, will return to Adams Park on Saturday, March 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Legos™ and Locomotives – Featuring Snapology Kennesaw. Join the Southern Museum on April 26, 2025, for a day of creativity and engineering fun. Snapology Kennesaw will lead a special session from 11 AM – 12 PM, introducing children to the …

Kennesaw is a safe, vibrant community conveniently located in the heart of Cobb County 25 miles northwest of Atlanta, where families and businesses grow and flourish. The city is earning …

Join the Southern Museum on May 24, 2025, to discover the natural healing properties of honey and the vital role of Georgia’s native pollinators. Hometown Honey and Smith-Gilbert Gardens will lead engaging activities exploring the benefits of honey …

Kennesaw, GA (December 6, 2024) — The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History is thrilled to announce the return of its biggest, most popular event of the year—Trains, Trains, Trains! — on Saturday, January 25, and Sunday, January 26, 2025.

Kennesaw, GA (January 7, 2025) — Kennesaw Parks & Recreation will host its annual Book Swap on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Ben Robertson Community Center.