Oconee Forest Park

February 05, 2017 by Shawn Taylor in parks

Address: Alumni Drive, Athens, GA
Cost of admission: None
Governance: University of Georgia
Acres: 60
Approximate miles of trails: 1.5
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Transit directions: Take the East Campus Express or Orbit UGA bus to the intramural fields parking deck, then walk across the dam to access the trails
Trail surface: Boardwalk and natural

Amenities:

Exercise trail
Ropes course (requires facilitation)
Dog park
Picnic pavilion
Partially ADA accessible (go down Alumni Drive until you see the tennis courts; the accessible trailhead is near them)

Links:
Oconee Forest Park Web Facebook
Park map

January 22, 2017

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Sandy Creek Park

January 29, 2017 by Shawn Taylor in parks

There are two main hiking trails here. The Lakeside Trail is about 7.5 miles long and circumnavigates the lake. Cook's Trail is a 4 mile hike between Sandy Creek Park and Sandy Creek Nature Center. NOTE: A portion of this trail is closed long-term (but not permanently) for boardwalk replacement, and you cannot (as of January 2017) walk between the park and nature center. There is also a 4-mile (each way) horse trail.

Address: 400 Bob Holman Rd, Athens, GA 30607
Cost of admission: $2/person
Governance: Athens-Clarke County
Acres: 782
Approximate miles of trails: 9
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 9:00am to 5:30pm
Trail surface: Natural and boardwalk

Amenities:

Horse trail
Playground
Beach
Boat ramp

Links:
Athens-Clarke County
Trail Map

January 21, 2017

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Trail Creek Park

Trail Creek Park

January 29, 2017 by Shawn Taylor in parks

Address: 200 Trail Creek St, Athens, GA 30601
Cost of admission: None
Governance: Athens-Clarke County
Acres: 113
Approximate miles of trails: 5
Hours: 8:00am to 6:30pm
Trail surface: Natural

Amenities:

Restrooms
Ball fields
Mountain bike trails
Splashpad
Playground
Picnic areas

Links:
Trail Creek Park
Map

January 20, 2017

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State Botanical Garden of Georgia

January 29, 2017 by Shawn Taylor in parks

Address: 2450 S. Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA 30605
Cost of admission: Free, $2 suggested donation
Governance: University of Georgia
Acres: 313
Approximate miles of trails: 5
Hours: Grounds are open 8:00am to 6:00pm. Closed for UGA holidays. Check the website for more information.
Transit directions: Board the UGA Riverbend and South Milledge bus and let the driver know you're visiting the Botanical Garden. The bus does not stop at the garden unless requested. To return, call the number listed at the botanic garden bus stop and request that the next bus pick you up.
Trail surface: Garden surfaces are paved, brick, gravel, etc. Mostly handicap accessible. Trail surfaces are natural.

Amenities:

Gardens
Visitors Center
Cafe
Gift Shop

Links:
State Botanical Garden of Georgia

January 19, 2017

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Oconee Forest Park