The park serves as a strategic trailhead for the extensive Vickery Creek multi-use trail network connecting to downtown Roswell.
The riverfront area acts as a natural boat launch for non-motorized watercraft navigating the Chattahoochee River.
The site was historically part of the larger landscape surrounding early Georgia textile mill operations, though the park land remains largely preserved as riparian forest.
The park acts as a riparian buffer zone, helping to mitigate floodwaters along the Holcomb Bridge Road corridor.
Garrard Landing Park is a 27-acre municipal park located along the banks of the Chattahoochee River in Roswell, Georgia. The park serves as a primary access point for the Vickery Creek trail system, featuring a network of unpaved paths through wooded terrain. Visitors have access to a large covered pavilion equipped with picnic tables and grills suitable for group gatherings. The property includes a dedicated playground area and open grassy fields for recreational use. A gravel parking lot provides direct access to the river's edge, facilitating easy entry for kayakers and paddleboarders. The park is managed by the City of Roswell and maintains a natural, riparian aesthetic throughout its borders.
The gravel riverbank looking north toward the Holcomb Bridge Road bridge at sunrise.
Wear water-resistant footwear if you plan to explore the river banks, as the terrain can be muddy after rainfall.
Bring your own firewood if you intend to use the charcoal grills at the pavilion, as onsite supplies are not provided.
Check local river flow reports before attempting to launch a kayak, as water levels fluctuate based on upstream dam releases.
Do not attempt to swim in the Chattahoochee River near the boat launch due to unpredictable currents and hidden underwater debris.
Leash laws are strictly enforced for pets; carry out all trash to protect the local river ecosystem.
