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.

The developers have decided to preserve an old mining area in the community and plan to use it as a picnic spot and gathering area. The outdoor "room" is more than 60 feet high and is entered through a narrow passage. It will have picnic tables and a fire ring circled by seating.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Two group shelters are available for family functions seating up to 250 people each. Visitors can partake in a game of tennis at the two courts inside the park, a game of miniature golf, or swim on the public beach areas when in season.

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.