Kids' activities in Woodstock: the Downtown Playground, Dupree Park, free library story times, the county's WREC, bowling, an arcade and the nearest splash pad.
Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. Every place, time and address below comes from the city, the county, the library or the business’s own website, linked. We do not rank places. Woodstock Parks and Recreation: 770-517-6788.
Woodstock has a downtown playground built into the landscape, a handful of neighborhood parks, two library branches with free story times and a county recreation center on Main Street. For water play in summer, families go to the county’s splash pad and water park, both outside the city.
Who to call
- Woodstock Parks and Recreation: 770-517-6788
- Woodstock Public Library: 770-926-5859; Rose Creek Public Library: 770-591-1491
- Cherokee Recreation and Parks, The WREC: 770-924-7768
Playgrounds and parks
| Park | Address | For kids |
|---|---|---|
| The Downtown Playground | 111 Elm St. | Accessible boardwalk from Market and Maple streets, musical and building play pieces, a 20-foot Jungle Explorer Dome for ages 5 to 12, climbing mounds, tunnels, hammocks |
| Dupree Park | 513 Neese Road | Playground, fishing pond, one-third-mile walking track and family mountain bike trails with a skills course |
| Springfield Park | 423 Springfield Drive | Natural playground |
| The Park at City Center | 101 Arnold Mill Road | Gazebo, fountain and open lawn downtown |
| Olde Rope Mill Park | 690 Olde Rope Mill Road | Swings and decks over the Little River, the flat Trestle Rock Trail and picnic areas |
The Downtown Playground is designed as a natural area using elements and textures from the landscape, according to the city’s playground page. The Dupree Park family bike trails are wide and smooth, built for children and new riders; see the city’s Greenprints trails page. Anyone 16 or older fishing in a city park needs a Georgia fishing license.
Story times and the library
The Sequoyah Regional Library runs two branches in Woodstock, and its story times are free:
- Woodstock Public Library, 7735 Main St., 770-926-5859: Family Storytime with books, fingerplays and songs for children of all ages, on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. on the October 2026 calendar. Closed Sundays.
- Rose Creek Public Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway, 770-591-1491: Baby Storytime for babies up to 23 months and their caregivers, and Family Storytime for all ages, on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. on the October 2026 calendar.
- Story time on the green: the library’s outreach vehicle holds a pop-up library and story time on the Woodstock Arts Event Green, 111 Elm St. No registration is needed, and children must be with an adult.
Dates and times change each month; check the library’s events calendar. The city’s Parks and Recreation department also runs Fun in the Parks, character-led story times in a gazebo and story walks along a trail, through its program site.
Water play
Woodstock’s parks list includes no splash pad or pool. The nearest public options are the county’s:
- Splash pad at Cline Park, 704 Bartow St., Waleska: open in summer, cash only, reopening in June 2027 (county page).
- Harry Johnston Aquatic Center, 1200 Wellstar Way, Canton: two indoor pools all year and The Oasis outdoor water park in summer, plus swim lessons and Story and Swim (aquatic center).
More on our summer camps and pools page.
Rainy-day picks
| Where | Address | What | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The WREC | 7545 Main St., Building 200 | County recreation center with a gym, community room and fenced playground; open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday | Cherokee Recreation and Parks |
| Stars and Strikes | 10010 Highway 92 | Bowling, arcade, laser tag, bumper cars and virtual reality; 678-965-5707 | Stars and Strikes Woodstock |
| The Blue Ghost Arcade | 164 Towne Lake Parkway | Free-play arcade games with day admission; all ages, children 5 and under free; opens 1 p.m. daily; 678-653-9155 | The Blue Ghost Arcade |
| Woodstock Public Library | 7735 Main St. | Books, story times and programs | Library |
| Woodstock Arts | 8534 Main St. | Family shows, including the youth production of Finding Nemo Jr., Nov. 12-15, 2026 | Woodstock Arts events |
Stars and Strikes also runs a Kids Bowl Free registration on its site.
Seasonal
- Pumpkin patches in October at Big Springs Farms and Berry Patch Farms: see fall festivals and pumpkin patches.
- Family Fun Night, the third Thursday of each month from May to August, with a free movie on the Woodstock Arts Event Green: see summer in Woodstock.
- Halloween, Christmas and Easter events for children: see our Halloween, holiday lights and Christmas and Easter pages.
Related: parks and trails, spring break and free things to do.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best playground in Woodstock, Georgia?
We do not rank parks. The city’s Downtown Playground, 111 Elm St., has an accessible boardwalk, a 20-foot Jungle Explorer Dome for ages 5 to 12, climbing mounds and tunnels. Dupree Park and Springfield Park also have playgrounds.
Are there free story times in Woodstock?
Yes. The Woodstock Public Library, 7735 Main St., and the Rose Creek Public Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway, hold free family and baby story times; times are on the Sequoyah Regional Library’s events calendar. No registration is needed for most.
Is there a splash pad in Woodstock?
The city lists none. The nearest public splash pad is the county’s at Cline Park, 704 Bartow St., Waleska, open in summer; it reopens in June 2027.
What can kids do in Woodstock on a rainy day?
The library, The WREC county recreation center at 7545 Main St., Stars and Strikes on Highway 92, The Blue Ghost Arcade on Towne Lake Parkway and the county’s indoor pools in Canton are all indoors.
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