Riverside Park
City of Roswell
Recreation and Parks
38 Hill Street
Roswell, GA 30075
770-641-3727
The City of Roswell has several well-known trails and outdoor recreational areas due to its proximity to the Chattahoochee River and the natural beauty of the surrounding area. Some popular trails in the Roswell area include the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, the Oxbo Trail, the Vickery Creek Trail, Big Creek Greenway, and the Roswell Riverwalk. Riverside Park is located on the Roswell Riverwalk and is a popular destination for outdoor activities and community events. Located along the scenic Chattahoochee River, it offers a variety of amenities for visitors of all ages. Paved paths along the river provide a serene environment for walking, jogging, or biking.
This hike on the paved Roswell Riverwalk Trail starts just west of Azalea Park in a parking area with a small playground and picnic shelter on the Chattahoochee River It follows the paved trail along the river past Azalea Park, under Highway 9 (South Atlanta Street) and makes a lollipop loop through Riverside Park and back to the parking area. The trail is flat but can be heavily used on evenings and during the weekends. Dogs must be kept on a leash on this paved trail and you may share it with runners and bicyclists.
- click for a trip report from this day hike to Riverside Park: November 22, 2019 (password required)
- click for a park and trail map for the City of Roswell
- click for a topographical map of this hike on the Roswell Riverwalk Trail (password required)
- click for a profile map with stats from this hike to Riverside Park (password required)
- click for another hike at Riverside and Azalea Park in 2024
- click for a hike at the nearby Roswell Area Park in 2024
- click for a hike on the Oxbo Trail in Waller Park in 2010
- click to access the guidebook Best Hikes Near Atlanta which has more hikes around the City of Atlanta
- click to access the guidebook Hiking Georgia which has more hikes and backpacking trips in the State of Georgia
- click for other Georgia hiking and backpacking books