Woodworth Park

Woodworth Park

Cherokee Recreation and Parks broke ground on new park in southwest Cherokee County officials joined Cherokee Recreation and Parks staff on Tuesday, Feb. 17, to celebrate the groundbreaking of the future Woodworth Park, a new 56-acre park located at 2700 Old Highway 92 in Acworth.

The property was identified as a priority in the Southwest Cherokee Parks and Trails Plan, which was developed in 2019 and 2020 with extensive public input and formally adopted by the Board of Commissioners in 2021. The plan helped guide the vision and master planning for the new park.

“Having a large park in southwest Cherokee with immediate access to Highway 92 will allow everyone to enjoy the park,” said Cherokee County District 4 Commissioner Corey Ragsdale. “Part of our plan is to connect the park to nearby developments with sidewalks and multi-use paths. Accessibility is one of the most important factors in choosing this park location, and residents will be able to access the park by walking or biking.”

Ragsdale also expressed appreciation for the many partners who helped bring the project to this milestone.

“I have so much gratitude today, from the contractors to the architect and all the county staff involved. I’m just so excited this is happening,” Ragsdale said. “It’s been seven years since we started this plan, and while it takes time for projects like this to come together, it’s great to see it moving forward.”

The Board of Commissioners awarded the construction contract to Vertical Earth, LLC in September 2025.

Construction is now underway on the park’s first phase, which includes the entrance, parking area, playground, event lawn, and walking trails. Additional amenities are planned as part of the current SPLOST program, including athletic fields, expanded trail systems, and the county’s third recreation and senior center.

Read the press release here.

Master Plan

Southwest Cherokee Parks & Trails Plan

In 2020, Cherokee County began a study to develop concept plans for three parcels in southwest Cherokee as potential parks as well as potential routes for a network of aerial trails connecting the parks, schools, neighborhoods and employment centers in this part of the county. This plan is a result of that effort. The plan was reviewed and adopted as an amendment to the 2019-2028 Cherokee County Recreation, Parks Green Space & Trails Master Plan by the Board of commissioners at their April 20, 2021 meeting.

• SW Cherokee Parks & Trails Plan

Phase 1 Amenities (Currently Under Construction)

• Park entrance
• Parking area
• Restrooms
• Walking trails

Future Amenities 

• Athletic fields
• Expanded trail systems
• Cherokee County’s third recreation and senior center

Accessibility & Connectivity

With direct access to Highway 92, Woodworth Park was strategically selected for accessibility. Future plans include sidewalk and multi-use path connections to nearby developments, allowing residents to access the park by walking or biking.