Roswell, GA, is home to some of the best scenery in the United States. The parks and outdoor activities in this area are unmatched. Best of all, you get to experience the best of city life in the northern suburbs of Metro Atlanta and the natural landscape around the area.
Vickery Creek Park is one of the top Metro Atlanta trail systems among locals. It’s part of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in Roswell and a favorite hiking spot.
Vickery Creek has over 4.7 miles of running and hiking trails through the forest. This trail does not go along the banks of the Chattahoochee, but Vickery Creek is a tributary of the Chattahoochee River. And the trail crosses over it several different times.
There are two historic mill ruins on the site. There are also a ton of plaques and signs scattered throughout the park, making it a great area for families and children.
Vickery Creek Park is a dam spillway of Vickery Creek and is home to a breathtaking waterfall, which makes it the perfect hangout for summer. When “HotTlanta” lives up to its nickname in the warm summer months, you can find people swimming in and around the waterfall.
The Vickery Creek Park system is in the middle of the metropolitan city of Atlanta. I lived two miles south when I first moved to Atlanta, and we would hang out on the waterfall, hike, and get some exercise on the weekends. Whenever I’m showing a property around the Roswell Alpharetta area, I bring a gym bag and trail shoes. I go for a quick run afterwards or take a walk if I’ve got my dog with me.
Another thing I absolutely love about the Vickery Creek Park system is its vicinity to downtown Roswell. This is the perfect scene to grab a quick bite, brew, or hang out with the family. It is only one mile from the Mill Street entrance of downtown Roswell.
If you want to go for a hike in this trail system, you can park your car off Riverside Road or on Atlanta Street and Mill Street at the Roswell Mill.
Real estate and surrounding communities
As of January 2023, the Roswell median price point was $550,000. Forest Commons, just north of the park, has attached townhomes and single-family detached homes ranging from $500,000 to $1 million.
The Meadowood subdivision has some older homes ranging from $200,000 to $500,000 for a fully renovated home. We also have Oak Crossing, a townhome community that was built in 2020. Prices in this area range from $480,000 to $700,000.
West of the park, we have Vickery Falls. This condominium complex has homes priced at $500,000 to $600,000, with penthouse suites reaching up to $700,000. The best views of the Chattahoochee National Forest Park are in Creekview. Units in this area cost $300,000 to $550,000.
There’s Riverside Landing southeast of the park. These homes were built in the 80s, with prices going from $350,00 to $500,000. River Lake Shores is another 80s-built neighborhood. Most of the homes have been renovated and cost $550,000 to $750,000.
