Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- Sandy Springs Regional Library395 Mt. Vernon Highway
Family
Things to do in Sandy Springs with kids
3 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Sandy Springs, 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.
- Galt'S Ferry Day Use Area (Ga)21 mi northwest
- Sweetwater Day Use Area (Ga)22 mi northwest
- Lake Sidney Lanier23 mi northeast
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area6 mi northeast
- Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park13 mi west
- Payne Campground-Allatoona Lake18 mi northwest
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in Sandy Springs with kids?
Libraries (1), Picnic spots (23), Wildlife and nature (23). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Sandy Springs 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 Sandy Springs when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.