Marietta Square guide: Glover Park, the History Center, the Strand, the art museum, Saturday markets, the welcome center, parking and the year's big events.
Last checked Oct. 5, 2026. Hours, prices and rules come from the city and each venue’s own site, linked below.
Marietta Square is the city’s center: Glover Park in the middle, ringed by shops, restaurants, the Strand Theatre and the Cobb County courthouse, with museums a block or two away. The city calls Glover Park “the gem in our park system,” the setting for many of its festivals, concerts and weddings, according to its Glover Park page.
Start here
- Marietta Welcome Center, 4 Depot St. NE, 770-429-1115: Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. (Visit Marietta)
- City special events: Marietta Parks and Recreation, 770-794-5601
- Police, non-emergency: 770-794-5300; emergency: 911
Glover Park
Glover Park, 50 N. Park Square NE, covers just over an acre with a gazebo, fountain, stage and playground, landscaped in the style of a Victorian square. It is open from 6 a.m. to 3:25 a.m. and closed in between, per city code, according to the city’s park page.
Museums
| Museum | Address | Open | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta History Center | 1 Depot St., in the Kennesaw House | Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | $10 adults, $7 seniors and students; free third Saturdays |
| Marietta Cobb Museum of Art | 30 Atlanta St. SE | Tuesday to Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekends 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | $10 adults, $8 students, military and 65+ |
| William Root House | 80 N. Marietta Parkway NW | Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | $9 adults, $7 seniors, $6 students |
| Gone With the Wind Museum at Brumby Hall | 472 Powder Springs St. | Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | See museum site |
The History Center has occupied the historic Kennesaw House for 30 years, according to its story page. Brumby Hall was built in 1851, and the Gone With the Wind collection moved there from the Square in 2018, the museum says. The Root House’s self-guided touchscreen tour covers the Root family and the people they enslaved.
Theaters
- The Strand, 117 N. Park Square: the restored theater shows classic films, concerts, comedy and its own musicals; calendar and box office (770-293-0080) on its site.
- Theatre in the Square and The Alley Stage (11 Anderson St.) host plays, comedy and cabaret; see Theatre in the Square and The Alley Stage.
More in our live music and nightlife guide.
Saturday markets
- Marietta Square Farmers Market, 41 Mill St., Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon (market site).
- Marietta Square Artisan Market, Mill Street, Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (market site).
Shops around the Square are listed in our holiday shopping guide.
The year on the Square
From the city’s 2026 event calendar and special events page:
| When | Event | Our guide |
|---|---|---|
| March | Marietta the Gathering (March 6, 2027) | |
| Early May | May-Retta Daze arts and crafts festival (May 1-2, 2027) | Mother’s Day |
| April to September | Glover Park Concert Series, Friday evenings | Summer |
| July 4 | Fourth in the Park and fireworks | Fourth of July |
| Labor Day weekend | Art in the Park | Labor Day |
| October | Chalktoberfest and HarvestFest | Fall festivals |
| Thanksgiving | Gobble Jog | Thanksgiving |
| Early December | Tree lighting and Ugly Sweater Parade | Christmas parade |
Parking and getting around
From the city’s downtown parking page:
- Street parking around the Square: free, two-hour limit.
- City Hall deck, 205 Lawrence St.: free on weekends and weekdays from 5 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
- City lots on Mill Street and Atlanta Street: free for up to two hours, 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Drinks outside: in 2020 the City Council approved an entertainment district downtown where drinks bought from a licensed business can be carried outside in a clear plastic cup of 12 ounces or less, according to the city’s announcement. Check posted signs for the district’s boundaries and hours.
The Mountain to River Trail runs through the Square; see our trails guide and getting around guide.
What this means for you
- Park once and walk: the museums, the Strand and the markets are all within a few blocks.
- On the third Saturday, History Center admission is free and family activities run 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Watch the two-hour limit on street parking, or use the free City Hall deck on weekends.
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Frequently asked questions
Is parking free on Marietta Square?
Street parking around the Square is free with a two-hour limit. The City Hall deck at 205 Lawrence St. is free on weekends and on weekdays from 5 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., according to the city.
Can you drink outside on Marietta Square?
Yes, within the city’s downtown entertainment district. Since 2020 the city has allowed drinks bought from a licensed business to be carried outside in a clear plastic cup of 12 ounces or less. Check posted signs for the district’s limits.
Where is the Marietta Welcome Center?
In the historic depot at 4 Depot St. NE, one block west of the Square. It is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday; phone 770-429-1115.
What museums are on Marietta Square?
The Marietta History Center at 1 Depot St. and the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art at 30 Atlanta St. SE are a block off the Square. The William Root House is on North Marietta Parkway, and the Gone With the Wind Museum is at Brumby Hall on Powder Springs Street.
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