Inside the Village

Residents at the Village at Waterside enjoy a pool designed to accommodate lap swimming and allow parents to be comfortable with their children to play in the somewhat shallow waters. The pool area is carefully landscaped to complement the community's natural beauty throughout the season.

The pool area is connected to a woodsy pavilion with rough-hewn beams, a stone fireplace and tables. It, in turn, is connected to a flat open field where children can play, residents can plan a celebration or neighbors can gather for a game of ball. The pavilion is the gathering place for Village social events throughout the year, including monthly "Village Cheers" socials from April through October.

Hiking Trails

The Village provides community access to Vineyard Mountain Lake Side Trail, a 2.8 mile nature path that runs along the shores of Lake Allatoona on U.S. Corps of engineer property. Residents take in the wildlife of deer, wild turkeys, and watch hawks swoop over incredible views above Allatoona Dam as they make their way to Riverside Day use area to the mouth of the Etowah river. Click here for a map of hiking trails and amenities through the lake side trail.

The village at waterside, located in south Bartow County near the Cobb County line is adjacent to Red Top Mountain State Park and the U.S. Corps of Engineer's property surrounding Lake Allatoona. Village residents ensure that beautiful lake and mountain views purchased today will be preserved for generations to come.

Lake Allatoona

The park, more than 1,500 acres, sits on 12,000-acre Lake Allatoona. The combination provides ample opportunities for swimming, boating, water skiing, fishing and hiking. History buffs will enjoy a reconstructed 1860s homestead in an area once important for mining iron. In fact, the mountain's name comes from the soil's rich red color, which is caused by the high iron-ore content.

For those with boats, park marina provides a super-convenient way to store their assets, with the marina only a couple miles from the community, or residents may store their watercrafts and put in at two of the nearby public ramps. Fishing is prevalent on the lake as private boats of all size are permitted and there is no horse power limit.

Group picnic pavilions and camping are also available in the state park. 12.5 miles of wooded trails, 3/4-mile paved accessible trails, and a separate 4 mile Iron Hill Trail for biking provide for an excellent way to take in the tranquil nature that surrounds the community. Click here for a printable hiking trail map for inside the State park.

Red Top Mountain State Park

Living less than a mile to the state park has so many advantages it is difficult to list them all. Visitors can partake in a game of tennis at the two courts inside the park, a game of miniature golf, hike the endless miles of trails or spend the day swimming with the family on the public beach areas. In the evening hours you might find yourself enjoying a summer blue grass concert in front of the park's histoirc 1800's log cabin and call it a night under the stars at one of the many lake side campsites in the park.

The truth of the matter is, for folks who come home to the village at waterside, there are as many reasons to get out and enjoy the nearby activities as there are to relax in luxury. It's a lifestyle you have to dream to believe.