Wills Park
11925 Wills Road
Alpharetta, GA 30099
Phone: 678-297-6131
Hours of Operation:
8:30am - 9:00pm Monday - Thursday
8:30am - 7:00pm Friday
10:00am - 12:00pm Saturday
Built in 1968 and once owned by Fulton County, Wills Park (named for former Mayor of Alpharetta, Q.Q. Wills—who once lived across the street from the park) was purchased by the City of Alpharetta in 1995.
Since that time, Wills Park has grown from a neighborhood park with a limited baseball program--played on a scattering of athletic fields with a small storage /concession building—into 110+ beautiful acres of public recreation space and numerous facilities located within the city limits of Alpharetta.
Offering swimming, baseball, basketball, tennis, Frisbee Golf, a dog park, playgrounds, walking trails, a recreation center, concerts, dog shows, and equestrian activities, Wills Park is also host to several special events, like the “Taste of Alpharetta”, the Annual Mayor’s Challenge 5K and 10K Road Race and a 4th of July Fireworks Celebration.
An Overview of Wills Park Facilities and Activities
- Playgrounds: Wills Park features two, well-shaded playgrounds and sandboxes..
- The Wacky World Playground: a large cedar structure with several slides, swings, monkey bars, bridges and towers.
- The Yellow Playground: tot-friendly playground equipment with slides, swings, and a tire ride.
- Dog Park: Open from 8:00 am until sunset, Waggy World Paw Park is Wills Park’s newest facility, featuring two lease-free roaming areas for large and small dogs. Specific safety rules and regulations for the use of this site can be viewed at http://www.willspark.com/html/dog_park.html
- The Recreation Center and Gymnasium offers basketball, aerobics, karate and various other activities and summer events—including summer camps. Registration information, class schedules and fee information can be obtained by email at wprcprograms@alpharetta.ga.us or call 678-297-6130
- Swimming: The Wills Park Olympic-size swimming pool with high and low diving boards is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. There is also a concession stand and a smaller covered pool for babies and toddlers. For information, regarding swimming lessons and team signups, call 678-297-6100 or email the Alpharetta Sharks Swim Team at aquatics@alpharetta.ga.us.
- The Equestrian Center offers a full calendar of equestrian events, including horse shows, rodeos, bull rides, concerts, and symphonies. Built on 50 acres of fields and woods in the center of Wills Park, The Equestrian Center facility includes . . .
8 shed row-type barns with covered aisles
298 stalls
1 covered ring (150 by 350 ft.)
2 uncovered rings (125 by 225 ft.)
2 schooling rings
A show office, announcer’s booth, rest rooms, bleachers, and picnic area.
1 concession stand with restrooms
And plenty of paved parking
Riding passes—which allow riders to ride throughout the year on the facility grounds—can be purchased by calling 678-297-6120.
- Walking/Running: A 1.5-mile tree-lined trail wraps around the park.
- Tennis: There are six fenced and lighted tennis courts open to everyone. Various local clubs also offer lessons. Call 678-297-6130 to sign up for times and more information.
- Baseball: There are eight baseball fields and two tee-ball fields. Wills Park also offers organized baseball for children from 5-18 years old.
- Frisbee Golf (also referred to as “disc Golf”): An18 hole course spans the park.
- Camping: There are 40 RV camper hook ups with one bathhouse and showers, but overnight camping requires a special permit. Call 297-6120.
- Picnicking: Grilling is allowed in Wills Park within the area of 4 picnic pavilions
Wills Park also offers pavilion rentals, as well as the rental of many of its facilities for use as large event space for 250 or more people. For details, call 678-297-6130.
Directions from GA 400: Take Old Milton Pkwy/ Exit 10, toward Alpharetta. Go approximately 2 miles. Wills Park is located on the left side of Old Milton Parkway between Roswell Street and Wills Road and there are several entrances.
Photos by Janet Paszkowski