Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- Roswell Branch Library115 Norcross Street
- East Roswell Branch Library2301 Holcomb Bridge Road
Family
Things to do in Roswell with kids
3 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Roswell, built from the city’s parks, libraries, local businesses and nearby public lands. Pick a section for the full list, a map and directions, and check the events calendar for this week’s story times, festivals and shows.
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Sweetwater Day Use Area (Ga)17 mi northwest
- Galt'S Ferry Day Use Area (Ga)18 mi west
- Lake Sidney Lanier18 mi northeast
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area5 mi southeast
- Payne Campground-Allatoona Lake14 mi northwest
- Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park15 mi southwest
Questions
What is there to do in Roswell with kids?
Libraries (2), Picnic spots (23), Wildlife and nature (22). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Roswell for free?
Parks and playgrounds, library story times and many community events are free. See the free things to do and kids events pages for this week’s options.
What can families do in Roswell when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.