Summers in the South are known for high temperatures, perfect for days spent by the water. Whether you prefer a fast-paced ride down a slide or a lazy float down the Chattahoochee, Cobb County has the perfect spot for you to cool off. Get ready to dive headfirst into summer fun with our list of six sweet spots to cool off in Cobb!
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 794-5073
mariettaga.gov
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of paddleboarding, kayaking and fishing in a scenic setting. On Lake Acworth, no gas-powered motors are permitted, so you can unwind in the tranquil surroundings of this family-friendly lake. The beach is open from dawn until dusk.
4425 Beach Street
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 917-1234
acworthtourism.org
This community water park features 2 water slides, a lazy river and a splash pad area with zero depth entry! With full-service concessions available, Seven Springs Water Park has everything you need for a full day of summer fun! Open daily from May 24, 2025 through July 31 and on weekends from August 2 through Labor Day.
3820 Macedonia Road
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(770) 528-4036
cobbcounty.org
At 70-acres, Six Flags White Water is the largest water park in the Southeast. With numerous water-themed rides, games and activities, this fun-filled amusement park opens May 10, 2025 and is a top spot for those seeking a way to cool down this summer.
250 Cobb Pkwy N #100
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 590-4067
sixflags.com/whitewater
Cool down from the summer heat at Swift-Cantrell Park’s splash pad, a 3,200 square-foot play structure including a fountain spray, ground geyser, jet stream and magic mist. Admission is $3 per person. Children 2 and under are free. The Splash Pad season runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
3140 Old 41 Hwy NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 422-9714
kennesaw-ga.gov
Shootin’ the Hooch is a must for anyone visiting Atlanta or looking to escape the summer heat. Floaters can B.Y.O.T. (bring your own tube) or use a rental service for a relaxing ride down the Chattahoochee River. The rental service runs May through September each year.
3444 Cobb Pkwy.
Atlanta, GA 30339
(678) 538-1200
travelcobb.org/how-to-shoot-the-hooch
