Yonah Preserve Recreation Center, Splash Pad & Park
Cleveland, Georgia
Yonah Preserve is the rare outing with a rain plan built right in: start outside at the playground and splash pad, then head into the recreation center when everyone needs shade or a change of pace. The recreation center opened in May 2025, so this is a newer facility and some details may still be settling in. Inside are two full-size basketball courts that can convert for volleyball and pickleball, plus concessions, a community room and a roomy covered porch. This one is pure kid joy, followed by the familiar towel-wrapping operation in the parking lot.
Before you go
Best time to visit: Recreation center year-round; splash pad seasonal
Worth packing
- Swimsuits
- Towels
- Dry clothes
- Water bottles
- Sunscreen
Good to know
- Restrooms
- Shade
- Stroller-friendly
- Parking
- Picnic tables
- Playground
- Sports fields
- Children's area
- Classes
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