Have the kids been cooped up at home all week? If that sounds like your brood, you probably need a few ideas to channel their vast stores of energy. From neighborhood parks to indoor playgrounds, there’s something fun and physical for the kiddos to do. Use this guide to find seven places where your kids can burn off some energy in Peachtree Corners, Georgia.

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

“Jones Bridge Park” licensed under CC BY 2.0 via Flickr by Dreaming in the deep south

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, children between 6 and 17 need an hour of physical activity every day. So, if your children are bouncing off the walls after school, unleash them in the wild at the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

This 48-mile stretch of the river ambles its way through Atlanta’s northern suburbs, giving residents access to a vast number of unparalleled outdoor recreational opportunities. Stop by one of 15 parks along the river bank and spend an afternoon — or the day. The kids will enjoy a break from homework and chores and can:

• Float down the water in a canoe.
• Explore historical sites.
• Go for a family bike ride along miles of trails.
• Fish for rainbow trout.
• Take a kayaking lesson.

The Jones Bridge area offers Peachtree Corners families a spot close to home to access the river’s hiking trails. It also has a boat ramp and tables where you can feast on a picnic lunch. Parents with little ones will appreciate the modern restroom. Access the entrance to the park off Barnwell Road and bring $5 for a day pass.

West Gwinnett Park Aquatic Center

Peachtree Corners is home to many beautiful parks and some offer a few fantastic amenities, like the West Gwinnett Park Aquatic Center. Today’s parents understand that regular activity boosts overall health and can lift even the crankiest toddler’s mood, so everyone in the family will benefit from a few hours at the pool.

Located at Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, this park features a 25-meter competition pool for mom and dad to put in some laps and an outdoor zero-depth leisure pool with water slides for the kiddos. Then, the whole family can meet up at the lazy river and bond over a relaxing float. There are other attractions too, including:

• Bubble bench.
• Spray bar.
• Vortex.
• Water play structures.

Tiny Towne

Children as young as preschoolers benefit from frequent active play throughout the day. So if you need to do something before they tear down the house, start your minivan’s engine and point your tires in the direction of Tiny Town. Located on Beaver Ruin Road, this state-licensed school offers Georgia families access to one of the country’s most high-tech driving parks. It touts two different level tracks and a computer lab filled with 30 touch-screen simulators.

This fun and educational center’s mission is to start training safe drivers while they’re young. Children ages 3 and up will get behind the wheel and burn off a little energy learning the rules of the road under the roof of this unique indoor destination. Its advanced driving track simulates official:

• Traffic rules.
• Road signs.
• Police stops (kids ages 9 and up).

HippoHopp

When Georgia’s summer weather gets too hot to play outside, head to HippoHopp. This outstanding indoor play space on Spalding Drive gives kids the opportunity to run off some energy, make new friends, and practice fundamental motor skills. The owners filled it to overflowing with structures to climb, jump, and slide on, including:

• Various obstacle courses.
• Dodge ball arena.
• Interactive flooring.
• Air hockey.
• Rock climbing wall.
• Large toddler-only play area.

This environmentally-friendly play place is one of our top choices because it uses non-toxic cleaners and eco-friendly paint, and this place recycles. You can even refuel hungry tummies at the cafe thanks to a full menu of natural and organic meal choices at its sit-down bistro-style restaurant.

The Norcross Youth Athletic Association

One of the best ways to burn off energy is with organized sports. The Norcross Youth Athletic Association provides age-based programs for all neighborhood kids. You can register your children in Kindergarten through 8th grade. They’ll play weekly games and earn the chance to compete in regional tournaments and annual competitions. This non-profit organization partners with Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation to provide youth sports leagues, including:

• Basketball.
• Lacrosse.
• Football.
• Cheerleading.

Georgia Stars Academy of Dance and More

Dancing is a terrific way to burn off energy, whether you’re young or old. Georgia Stars Academy of Dance and More offers two convenient locations where your kids can get their groove on. There’s one on Main Street in Stone Mountain and another in Snellville. This dance school offers an extensive array of classes for kids ages 18 months through adults in addition to half and full-day summer camp programs. Pick from a wide range of disciplines, such as:

• Dance (ballet, hip hop, jazz, tap).
• All-star cheer.
• Tumbling.
• Gymnastics.
• Track and field.
• Singing.
• Musical theater.
• Baton twirling.
• Majorette and drill team.

Simpsonwood Park

Discover the 223-acre Simpsonwood Park on Jones Bridge Circle Northwest, directly across the Chattahoochee River from the Jones Bridge section of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. It offers a campground plus grills and a covered pavilion for a picnic, rain or shine.

Wander down this Gwinnett County park with nearly 5 miles of unpaved trails, including a forested 3.1-mile loop. There’s even a modest chapel with a gazebo in its garden. You might even spy grazing deer in the grassy meadow at sunset, or the kids can burn off some energy with a fierce family game in the sand volleyball court.

So, that’s a wrap! Crème de la Crème of Peachtree Corners just informed you of the top seven places where your kids can burn some energy in the area. Did you like our picks? If we miss a favorite place your family loves to let loose, let us know. Drop us a line, and we’ll be sure to add it to our list.