Kids' activities in East Cobb: county playgrounds, the Sewell Park splash pad, library story times, indoor swims and rainy-day picks, with addresses and hours.
Last checked Oct. 5, 2026. Park features, library hours and program times come from Cobb County and each venue’s own page, linked below.
Most of East Cobb’s free things for children are run by Cobb County: the parks, the playgrounds, the pools and three library branches. Here they are by type, with rainy-day picks at the end.
Who to call
- Cobb County PARKS: 770-528-8800
- East Cobb Library: 770-509-2730
- Sewell Mill Library: 770-509-2711
- Mountain View Regional Library: 770-509-2725
Playgrounds
| Park | Address | For kids |
|---|---|---|
| Mabry Park | 4466 Mabry Park Road | Farm-themed playground with tractor and barn-style equipment; pond with an overlook bridge; horses often grazing nearby |
| Harrison Park | 2653 Shallowford Road | Playgrounds with zip-line style swings; 1.4-mile walking trail |
| East Cobb Park | 3322 Roswell Road | Two playgrounds, creek trails and an outdoor stage |
| Sandy Plains Park | 2977 Gordy Parkway | Playground and softball fields |
| Sweat Mountain Park | 4346 Steinhauer Road | Playground, wooded trails and a dog park |
| Fullers Park | 3499 Robinson Road | Playgrounds, ball fields and Fullers Recreation Center |
More parks are on our parks and trails guide.
Splash pad and pools
Sewell Park, 2055 Lower Roswell Road, has an outdoor pool with a splash pad (Sewell Park). The pool runs from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day; in 2026, daily admission was $3.50 for ages 3 to 17 (Sewell Park Pool). Year-round, Mountain View Aquatic Center, 3131 Hong Way, has family swim and swim lessons from infants up (Mountain View Aquatic Center; 770-509-4925). Dates and fees are in our summer camps and pools guide.
Library story times
Three Cobb County Public Library branches serve East Cobb:
- East Cobb Library, 4880 Lower Roswell Road in Parkaire Landing (branch page)
- Sewell Mill Library, 2051 Lower Roswell Road (branch page)
- Mountain View Regional Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road, also open 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday (branch page)
All three are open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Story times for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and families are mostly at 10:30 a.m.; Mountain View Regional’s Family Storytime for birth to 5, for example, is at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1 (event page). In good weather Mountain View takes story time outdoors: Storytime in the Park at Mabry Park is at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9, for ages birth to 5 with an adult; bring a towel or blanket (event page). Every branch’s programs are on the county events calendar.
Arts and camps
Cobb PARKS runs art classes and school-break camps at the Sewell Mill Cultural Center, 2051 Lower Roswell Road, and The Art Place at Mountain View, 3330 Sandy Plains Road (school break camps). See our spring break and summer camps guides.
Rainy-day picks
- The libraries above, with story times, craft programs and children’s sections.
- Family swim at Mountain View Aquatic Center.
- Barnes & Noble at Avenue East Cobb, 4475 Roswell Road: children’s story time every Saturday at 11 a.m., all ages welcome (Avenue East Cobb).
- A movie at Merchants Walk Stadium Cinemas on Johnson Ferry Road; see date night for the theater’s link.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best playgrounds in East Cobb? Cobb County parks with playgrounds in East Cobb include Mabry Park’s farm-themed playground, the zip-line style swings at Harrison Park, East Cobb Park’s two playgrounds and the playgrounds at Fullers, Sandy Plains and Sweat Mountain parks.
Where are library story times in East Cobb? The East Cobb, Sewell Mill and Mountain View Regional libraries hold baby, toddler, preschool and family story times, usually at 10:30 a.m. Dates are on the county events calendar.
What can kids do on a rainy day in East Cobb? The libraries, family swim at Mountain View Aquatic Center, and Barnes & Noble’s free Saturday story time at 11 a.m. at Avenue East Cobb are all indoors.
Is there a splash pad in East Cobb? Yes. Sewell Park, 2055 Lower Roswell Road, has an outdoor pool with a splash pad, open in summer.
What this means for you
- Mabry Park has the farm-themed playground, and horses often graze in its pastures.
- Library story times are free; check each listing for any registration.
- Pool and splash pad season ends on Labor Day.
Related: free things to do, parks and trails, summer camps and pools and Halloween events.
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