One of Roswell’s major parks is getting an upgrade. After three years and $4.8 million in improvements, East Roswell Park is ready to show off its transformation—complete with an expanded dog park that’s nearly doubled in size.
The city will celebrate the park’s grand re-opening on Tuesday, September 9 at 1:30 p.m., and yes, your four-legged friends are invited to the party.
What’s New at the Park
Here’s what $2.5 million bought this year alone:
Bigger, Better Dog Park
The existing half-acre dog park has grown to 0.9 acres, with fresh sod, new trees, better irrigation, and an extra watering station for thirsty pups. The parking lot next door got bigger too.
Actually Walkable Trails
A new trail extension now connects the softball field parking lot to the Art Center, creating a complete walking loop around the entire 40-acre park. No more dead ends or awkward turnarounds.
Accessibility Upgrades That Matter
Both park pavilions now have improved accessibility features for people with mobility challenges. The multi-sport turf fields got additional ADA parking spaces too.
Smart Water Management
New retention and detention ponds at the dog park will help control stormwater runoff. Translation: less flooding, less erosion, more usable park space even after heavy rain.
Coming Soon: New Playground
While most improvements are ready now, the park’s southwest playground is getting completely replaced. Expect new equipment and landscaping by early October.
The Bigger Picture
Since 2023, the city has poured $4.8 million into East Roswell Park—fixing everything from broken stormwater pipes to worn-out tennis courts and replacing the multi-sport turf fields.
Most of the money ($2.2 million for this year’s projects) comes from Roswell’s voter-approved Bond Program, with additional funding from the city’s Capital Projects Fund and Tree Bank Fund.
The 40-acre park has been a community staple since the early 1990s, featuring softball fields, tennis courts, a sprayground, recreation center, playgrounds, pavilions, disc golf course, and an art center.
Join the Celebration
The ribbon-cutting happens at the new dog park area at 9000 Fouts Road. For GPS purposes, use 9100 Fouts Road (the Arts Center address) and park in the dog park lot directly behind the building.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
