Cherokee Recreation & Parks is the principal provider of public parks and recreation programs in Cherokee County. Our mission is MAKING LIFE BETTER by cultivating active communities through recreation while preserving our parks and facilities.
We provide a variety of recreation opportunities for youth and adults in the areas of athletics, aquatics, instructional programs, special events, and therapeutic recreation as well as the upkeep and maintenance of our parks.
We operate 22 parks and 5 indoor facilities throughout the county that encompass more than 2,444 acres and include 40 baseball/softball diamonds, 27 athletic fields, 22 tennis courts, 17 playgrounds and more than 43 miles of trails. This includes the Cherokee County Aquatic Center, The WREC (South Annex), the Union Hill Community Center, the Hickory Flat Gym and L.B. “Buzz” Ahrens, Jr. Recreation Center. Our parks also include several unique amenities such as a disc golf course, dog park, in-line hockey rink, pickleball courts, a splash pad, indoor rock wall and skate park.
We partner with a variety of other organizations throughout the county to maximize our resources and further expand recreation opportunities in the county.
Cherokee Recreation & Parks Strategic Plan
The Cherokee Recreation & Parks Strategic Plan II 2025-2028 outlines a roadmap for enhancing parks, programs, and facilities to meet the growing needs of our community. This plan serves as a guide to achieving our mission—Making Life Better by cultivating active communities through recreation while preserving our parks and facilities. This strategic plan covers a five-year period (2025 – 2028).
As Cherokee County continues to evolve, our strategic plan is designed to be adaptable. The Cherokee County Recreation & Parks (CCRP) Advisory Board and staff review this document annually, updating it as needed to ensure that our agency’s resources align with the community’s needs. The latest version of the plan was officially adopted on March 19, 2025.
The Buzz
Cherokee Veterans Park, 7345 Cumming Highway, Canton, GA 30188
Phone: 770-501-8002
The WREC
7545 Main Street, Building 200, Woodstock, GA 30118
Phone: 770-924-7768
Cherokee County Aquatic Center
1200 Wellstar Way, Canton, GA 30114
Phone: 678-880-4760