Deepdene Park
Deepdene, the largest segment, forms the eastern end of the [...]
Friendship Forest
The Friendship Forest Wildlife Sanctuary in Clarkston is a 18.5 acre park used for wetland protection and passive outdoor recreational activities including hiking, running, jogging, biking, and walking.
Mason Mill
Mason Mill Park contains a 120-acre forest with a network of some of trails including the South Peachtree Creek Trail which is a multi-use boardwalk and paved route that connects Mason Mill Park, Medlock Park, and Emory University.
William McKinley Peters Park
Situated at the dead-end of Clark Drive, William McKinley Peters Park (Peters Park) features a playground and workout area, open-air pavilion with picnic tables, grilling stations, a basketball court, and sports field. The park is bordered by the South Fork of Peachtree Creek on its western edge.
Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve
This 28-acre nature preserve is located in the Medlock Park neighborhood of DeKalb County.
Morningside Nature Preserve
Morningside Nature Preserve (MNP) is 33.1 acres of woods in northeast Atlanta that is bisected by the South Fork Peachtree Creek. Originally known as the Wildwood Urban Forest, the preserve includes 2 miles of trails on both sides of the creek.
Oconee Rivers Greenway
The Oconee Rivers Greenway Trail is a park system consisting of wildlife corridors, a hiking trail, and 8 miles of paved trails in Athens.
Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Banks Lake is home to many aquatic animals including alligators, which can be seen frequently from the fishing dock.
Grand Bay Wildlife Management Area
Grand Bay is a swamp containing a wildlife management area and an education center in Valdosta, Georgia.
Oconee Forest Park
COVID Notes: Public restrooms are currently closed due to COVID-19. Hours: 24 hours Admission: Free Phone: (706) 542-4287 Address: College Station & Alumni Drive, Athens, GA, 30606 Park Amenities: Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Hiking Pet-Friendliness Notes: Leashed pets allowed Accessibility Notes: A wide sidewalk leads from the parking lot to the pavilion area, but the walking trails are unpaved and steep at times. Walking trails are not well-marked and visitors may easily get lost. A ramp is located off the pavilion that leads to the path around the lake, but the path itself is narrow and gravel. Free parking is available. Source: https://www.warnell.uga.edu/oconee-forest-park Get Directions: https://www.warnell.uga.edu/directions-and-maps