Where the swings actually are
Playgrounds in Ellijay
The verified playgrounds in Ellijay are the two in the county park system: the Gilmer County River Park playground on South Main and the two playgrounds at Vets Memorial Park on Old Highway 5.
The county rec office at 1561 South Main posts the current facility list.
The verified list
Two parks, three playgrounds
Gilmer County River Park playground
1365 S Main St
The river-side park with the walking trail, picnic pavilion, and the playground near the kayak launch.
Vets Memorial Park playgrounds
2150 Old Hwy 5
Two playgrounds at the memorial park, with the picnic and green space around them.
The honest note
What is not on the list
The school playgrounds exist but are gated to school hours and programs, and the private communities hold their own sets. For the public swings, the county list is the truth, and the rec office can tell you if a new lot is in the works.
The kid-day planning lives on the kids activities page and the parks page.
An editorial guide, not a listings site. Updated September 13, 2026. Real-estate guidance on this page is provided by Rob Dietrich, REALTOR® with eXp Realty, LLC.