Playgrounds
5 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Cauley Creek Park1.9 mi from downtown
- Morton Road Pocket Park2.1 mi from downtown
- Estate of Johns Creek Park2.5 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Johns Creek with kids
5 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Johns Creek, 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.
Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- Northeast-Spruill Oaks Regional Library9560 Spruill Road
Bakeries
3 local bakeries in Johns Creek.
- C'est La Vie Bakery and CafeJohns Creek
- Hansel & Gretel Bakery Cafe JCJohns Creek
- Rose Valley Sweets 🌹Johns Creek
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Lake Sidney Lanier10 mi northeast
- Sawnee11 mi northeast
- Van Pugh South Day Use Facility15 mi northeast
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area7 mi southwest
- Lake Sidney Lanier10 mi northeast
- Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest21 mi east
Around town
Get a feel for the city
THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT
Johns Creek Town Center: Medley
A local activity video shared by JohnsCreekGAgov.
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THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT
The Boardwalk at Johns Creek Town Center: From Construction to Opening
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What is there to do in Johns Creek with kids?
Playgrounds (5), Libraries (1), Bakeries (3), Picnic spots (21), Wildlife and nature (21). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Johns Creek 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 Johns Creek when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.