Parks and Recreation

Community Parks

Alexander Park (Alexander East Dog Park & Alexander West Disc Park)
Hwy. 42 in McDonough
12.5 Acres; 4 Lighted Softball Fields; .3 Mile Paved Walking/Jogging Track; 1 Picnic Pavilion; Amphitheatre; Concession Stand; Handicap Accessible; and Playground Area.

Avalon Park
1068 Avalon Road in McDonough
20 acres; 2 Playground Areas; 4 Lighted Football Fields; Roller Hockey Rink; and Park and Ride.

Big Spring Park – H.O.P.E Park
64 Veterans Street in McDonough
15 Acres; 2 Lighted Baseball Fields; .2 Mile Paved Walking/Jogging Track; 2 Picnic Pavilions; Concession Stand; and 2 Playground Areas.

Franklin Rape Park
20 South Ola Road in McDonough
4 Acres; 2 Lighted Softball Fields; .3 Mile Paved Walking/Jogging Track; Pavilion; Gazebo; and Concession Stand.

Heritage Park
101 Lake Dow Road in McDonough
129 Acres; 4 Lighted Adult Softball Fields; .9 Mile Paved Walking/Jogging Track; 3 Pavilions; 2 Playgrounds; Concession Stand; Handicap Accessible; Historic Village; Community Gardens; Library; Open Arena and Senior Citizen Center. Under Construction: Recreation Office and Veterans Wall of Honor & Veteran’s Historical Military Museum.

North Ola Park
364 North Ola Road in McDonough
11 Acres; 4 Lighted Baseball/Softball Fields; .3 Mile Paved Walking/Jogging Track; 1 Picnic Pavilion; Concession Stand; Handicap Accessible; Meeting Space; Open Space; and Playground Area.

Red Hawk Baseball Complex
143 Henry Parkway in McDonough
26 Acres; .2 Mile Paved Walking/Jogging Track; 4 Baseball Fields; Concession Stand; Gazebo; Handicap Accessible; Registration Room; Pavilion and Playground Area.

Red Hawk Nature Preserve Park
143 Henry Parkway in McDonough
39 Acres; and Remote Control Airplane/Helicopter Strip

Rufus Stewart Park
300 Simpson Street in McDonough
Park is host to events such as music in the park etc.

Sandy Ridge Park
1200 Keys Ferry Road in McDonough
34 Acres; 1 Lighted Baseball Field; .7 Mile Paved Walking/Jogging Track; 1 Picnic Pavilion; 2 Tennis Courts; BMX Track; Handicap Accessible; Gazebo; Outside Basketball Court; and Playground Area. 3 Softball Fields.

Windy Hill Park
100 Windy Hill Road in McDonough
30 Acres; .5 Mile Paved Walking/Jogging Track; Picnic Pavilion; Concession Stand; Fairground and Exhibit Area; Handicap Accessible; Gazebo; Obstacle Course; Playground Area; Paint Ball Complex, Lawn Mower Racing and Recreation Office.

Golf Courses

Cotton Fields Golf Club
400 Industrial Blvd. in McDonough
(770) 914-1442 Go to Website 

Cotton Fields Golf Club is a premier 18-hole course designed on 150 acres. Cotton Fields offers practice greens, a pro shop, snack bar, and a spacious pavilion available for your rental needs. It is a traditional style course, designed to provide the ultimate golfing challenge in a glorious setting.  

Crystal Lake Golf & Country Club
100 Crystal Lake Boulevard, Hampton
(770) 471-3233 Go to Website

One of the very best daily fee golf experiences in Atlanta, and perhaps the best on the south side, is right here at Crystal Lake Golf and Country Club.  This course is open to the public and also has membership opportunities, dining and event facilities.