Get Out! [Outdoor Adventures In Kennesaw]

A common phrase heard all around KSU’s campus is, “There’s nothing to do…” The real problem isn’t that there’s nothing to do around our campus, but that most students don’t know where to look. Kennesaw is a city rich in American history, culture, and my personal favorite, outdoor adventures.

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

Kennesaw boasts many civil war era memorial sights, but the one that stands out to most around our area is the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. This national park features hiking, running, and biking trails, volunteer opportunities, civil war memorials, and the famous Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield. The battlefield remains empty at all times to preserve the memory and historical events that occurred on the field. All of the national park’s historic sites and attractions can be found at the visitor center. The Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield Park is located about five miles Southwest of downtown Kennesaw on Kennesaw Mountain at 900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr. Kennesaw, GA 30152.

Stone Summit Climbing Gym

College students’ rock climbing interest has exploded recently, and lots of people are taking advantage of the practice gyms around Kennesaw. Stone Summit at Town Center features, of course, lots of climbing walls, with plenty of space and difficulty levels. However, Stone Summit goes further than that; it offers Yoga, Pilates, and other fitness classes. Stone Summit also takes trips and teaches various climbing courses to help customers hone their skills and prepare for the real thing! Climbing is a great way to get in shape, or a great way to get out and try something new. 2801 George Busbee Parkway Kennesaw, GA 30144.

 

Swift-Cantrell Park

Swift-Cantrell Park serves as one of the premier recreation, relaxation and central gathering places for Cobb County residents. At 42 acres, Swift-Cantrell is the city of Kennesaw’s largest community park. The current features of this park include: two playground sets, a dog park, skateboard ramp, three picnic pavilions, two restroom buildings, one mile x 12-foot-wide perimeter trail, half-mile x 8-foot-wide inner-loop trail, shade structures, acres of open turf for passive recreation, and drinking fountains. Swift-Cantrell is one of the lesser known attractions by KSU students, but possibly one of the best options for anything outdoor. So go check it out! 3140 Old US Highway 41, Kennesaw, GA 30144.