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Reviews (15)
What Guests Are Saying
Riverside Park Day Use Area is a great venue for large group picnics, offering privacy and convenient restroom access. While there were issues with gate access and directions for guests, the overall experience has been positive, leading to repeat visits for special occasions. Suggestions for improved signage could enhance the experience for future guests.
What Guests Are Saying
Riverside Park Day Use Area is a great venue for large group picnics, offering privacy and convenient restroom access. While there were issues with gate access and directions for guests, the overall experience has been positive, leading to repeat visits for special occasions. Suggestions for improved signage could enhance the experience for future guests.
Review Summary
maher a
December 19, 2019
My family and I had the best experience using Riverside Park Day Use Area (Ga)! The space was clean and had great access to the dam stream - wonderful for wading in the water and tubing. There were ample grilling pits and a covered seating area as well as a sand volleyball court and children's playground. I would recommend and will probably be back next summer!
Micdalia R
December 20, 2019
I've rented the same shelter twice, once for my son's graduation party and again for the 4th of July in the same year. We had a wonderful time and loved the surrounding area. We loved the privacy and the convenience of the close by restrooms. We absolutely loved the nature surrounding us. The children watched a family of Armadillos dig for food. All around great time and the price is reasonable. We will be back again.
Toshihiko M
January 15, 2020
Wonderful.
Very clean and very organized.
We are very pleased to use this facility.
James B
January 16, 2020
Everything was ready and clean. We had a picnic with 250 member of our church and we all enjoyed!
mike c
January 16, 2020
The venue was beautiful , plenty of parking , and just a perfect spot for a family oriented company picnic. We'll defiantly be coming back
Cedenia C
June 29, 2020
We had a great day!!! My grandchildren had soooo much fun. I definitely will do it again.
Lisa W
May 8, 2021
Loved the seclusion of the shelter. It has very pretty surroundings. The shelter and nearby restrooms were clean. The attendants on duty were very friendly and helpful. We had a last minute micro-weddings that turned out very lovely. Will definitely reserve this shelter again and again for more friend and family gatherings.
Barbara B
August 28, 2021
This is a perfect place for family parties, geocaching meetings, or any other type event.
Alison R
October 23, 2021
Love this place. Great for a large gathering. The pavilions have lots of parking and privacy. Bathrooms are easily accessible. Very peaceful and serene, and lots of fun activities.
Ankit N
May 1, 2022
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Location Riverside Park Day Use Area (GA)
Address:
1138 Georgia Highway Spur 20
Catersville, GA, 30121
United States
From I-75 take Exit 285/Red Top Mountain Road exit. Northbound traffic will turn left and southbound traffic will turn right onto Red Top Mountain Road. Turn right at the first traffic light onto the connector which will come to Hwy 41. Turn right onto Hwy 41 and travel 1 mile to Allatoona Dam Road. Turn right onto Allatoona Dam Road and travel 1.7 miles to Riverside Park Day Use entrance.
Physical Address: Riverside Day Use Area, 513 Allatoona Dam Road SE, Cartersville, GA, 30121
Riverside Park Day Use Area is accessible via I-75, with Exit 285 leading to Red Top Mountain Road, which connects to Hwy 41. The park is located approximately 1.7 miles from Hwy 41.
Elevation: 219 feet
153 mi drive to downtown Catersville (about 2 hr 25 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- Shelter 'A' has a capacity of 200 people maximum/100 vehicles maximum.
- Shelter 'B' has a capacity of 50 people maximum/20 vehicles maximum.
- Tables under the shelter are chained in place and cannot be moved.
- This park is downstream of the dam on the river rather than upstream of the dam on Allatoona Lake.
- No swim beach in this area.
- There is a subdam three miles downstream from boat ramp.
- A small boat ramp is available, limited navigable river distance.
- This is a Use Fee area, all vehicles must pay $5 use fee.
- No dunk tanks, pools, slip & slides, etc. permitted in this area. Call 678-721-6700 for questions.
- No water balloons, confetti, or any other small miscellanous items that are harmful to wildlife in the area.
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Last updated: August 23, 2026
