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    Alexander Park

    4.4 (60 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Jang C.

    Man Gwinnett County has a lot of great parks. This is a large park located in Lawrenceville. You would expect this is the biggest park in Lawrenceville, spanning 91 acres, but it isn't. That title probably belongs to Tribble Mill. But Alexander Park is no slouch either. Alexander Park probably has one of the best looking disc golf course in the area. The disc golf course is so nice, I mistook it for a real golf course. Besides the disc golf course, there are 2 playgrounds, a non-paved trail, and a paved trail. The paved trail is about 1.8 miles. There's also a pavilion, pond (you can fish here), trees, an outdoor classroom/theater, and other nature-y stuff. The main, paved trail is nice. It's an easy walk and it goes around the perimeter of the park. You can see all the park as you walk around it. The view is nice and calming. The public bathrooms are clean enough, not sparkle clean. But it does the job fine. There are 2 playgrounds, like I mentioned. One seems to be for the younger kids, and the other for the older kids. The one for older kids look like an amusement park. It has giant slides and such. This park is great. It's probably one of the better parks in Lawrenceville. Of course, it's not as grand or big as Tribble Mill, but I think this park offers other features. This park is immaculate. It well maintained and looks beautiful. It is one of my favorite parks I've been to. If you want to walk, play in the playgrounds, play disc golf, fish, have a picnic, fish, or more, this is a nice park for all that.

    Nisha P.

    this park is so great and big and beautiful! There is so much parking! A great track to run or walk on with divided lanes! A disc golf course, a playground and a dog park! I am so grateful to have found it

    SO impressive and peaceful. Great walking trails and really good for groups or solo reflection.
    Tanya H.

    Some of my friends and I began a walking group and started with Alexander Park this past Saturday. I had visited before but had not explored the walking trails. It's a super busy park, and has a lot of options for walking and light hiking. It's nice that the walking trails have different scenery, lots of trees and green covered areas, along with unpaved trails for those who want to practice hiking a bit, a very basic level. I must say, I'm very pleased that we chose to walk here. I was relieved to see that the bathrooms were relatively decent for a public park, and there's a nice sized play area and play ground for those who want to bring the kiddos. There's a small pond in the middle of the park, and there's a boardwalk so you can walk and look around, it's actually such a nice hiatus from the trails, very peaceful. We also saw a guy fishing in the small lake in the middle of the park LOL, as well as a large group playing disc golf on the greens. Lots to do here. The only reason that it didn't get 5 stars is because the parking is horrific. The parking lot is so small, and there are limited spaces, or else you'll need to park waaayyyyyyyy on the other side of the walking trails. If you go, be sure to go early because parking is a chore.

    Sunrise at Alexander Park on August 2.
    Gordon B.

    I really enjoy walking and running in this park. It has both a paved and natural trail to run. I go every morning. It's a group of regulars. Everyone is friendly.

    Ravi B.

    My favorite park other than Piedmont Park. I come here regularly to walk, run, and relax. There is a beautiful lake to sit and gather your thoughts on a breezy day. There is a 1.4 mile outer loop walking trail and a 1.03 mile inner loop running trail. The running trail is awesome because it's more naturey and goes through the "woods". This park also has a unique "disc golf" designation. Disc golf is also called frisbee golf. I saw a lot of people get really serious about their disc golf. A couple of friends and I tried to play for a couple of hours one morning and we barely got through half of the course without calling it quits. Great exercise and fun though! The playground is pretty and not always busy so if you want to go swing -- forget your age. Just swing. Play on the big rock too! Be a kid again. This park also has an amphitheater. However, I have never seen any concerts. Most days I see kids playing soccer, several boot camp and yoga groups, kite flying, and sometimes I see people in the pavillion having family reunions and bbq-parties. At the entrance of the park if you go towards the right there is also a cool big compass thing which most people don't see unless they look. I came here once for a charity event and they showed frozen on the green space. That was awesome! Like I said -- my favorite park.

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    LaTia A.

    Very beautiful. Great place for a family picnic. Very popular park. Don't forget the pups

    Tiffany T.

    Simple park with a fantastic walking trail. Beautiful scenery for taking pics as well. Park has pavilions for birthday parties, reunions, etc. Nice playground which is still in great shape since the park is quite new. It has enough to keep the kids busy for a few hours. You can walk your dog, fly a kite, or sit and read a book by the water. Restrooms are nearby the playground and were kept pretty clean for a public park.

    Tierra V.

    I love this park its so beautiful and peaceful. There is ALOT of green space, walking/riding trail, golf course, 2 different playgrounds... absolutely gorgeous!!!

    Ashbeezy B.

    I love this park. I trained here before I joined the army. There is a beautiful trail that has several inclines. If you can't make it to your gym & you're in the area you should give it a try. The bathrooms are usually pretty clean too.

    At the brand new dog park that just opened on Monday!
    Alicia M.

    Finally! The dog park is open. Long overdue! My puppy dog had a blast meeting all the other little dogs! It's perfect and in the perfect location! So happy!

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    Benjamin G.

    Oh myyyyyyyyy goodness. This is easily one of the best disc golf courses I've played to date. It may be a little far from Atlanta proper and isn't exactly located in a part of town that you'll want to be on a frequent basis, but the park is incredible... and beautiful. Came for an afternoon round with a buddy and it was a perfect day to be outside. The disc golf course is amazing. Tons of open drives, challenging approach shots, and woodsy coverings. I was particularly impressed with the level of professionalism at each hole. Paved tee boxes, brooms at each one, maps for different placements of baskets, and benches constructed by a local boyscout troop. The course is rather challenging, too. Many of the baskets are laid out in a par 3 format, but there are a few long drives making for a par 4 or 5 distance drive. The park itself is huge and houses one of the best running/walking trails I've seen at a park. The loop is generous in size and is easily the most popular part of the park for goers. There were tons of people running or walking and enjoying the sunshine. There is also a huge playground nearest to the entrance of the park proper. I can't wait to come back and play another round. Being 45 minutes from Atlanta is a bit of a bummer, but so worth it.

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    This park is perfect for picnics and walking your dogs, it's kept clean and a decent location.

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    This playground is so AWESOME!!!!! There's so much slides, a fun swing, and more. I recommend this playground.

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    Love this park. Always lots of people and fun atmosphere. My child and I go often. Thumbs up.

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    Not much scenery but it's nice for a walk, birthday party, or to let kinds play. Very chill. Great for a simple lunch in the park too.

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    The newly renovated park is wonderful. Fantastic dog park, new playground, frisbee park, large lawn. Nicely done.

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    Ask the Community - Alexander Park

    I'm trying to rent one of the pavillions for a birthday party. But there are 3. Anyone happen to know which ones are closest to the big playground?

    They do not have names, just make sure when you call you to let them know you want the one closest to the playground. There is literally one next to the playground. The other is on the opposite side (next to the soccer field).

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    Review Highlights - Alexander Park

    Besides the disc golf course, there are 2 playgrounds, a non-paved trail, and a paved trail.

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    Redan Park Disc Golf Course

    Redan Park Disc Golf Course

    3.6
    (10 reviews)
    14.2 mi

    Simple disc golf course, not super great signage, but good overall! Now that I've been playing for…read moreover a year, I've come to realize this is actually a quite decent course. Well maintained and variety in holes, which do get moved. A little hard to find -- newcomers: go towards the tennis courts and then go down the hill on the walking path with the green handrail. It's pretty obvious from there. Lots of parking! Some trash on the course, but really not that bad. I felt very safe here, another reviewer complained years ago but that should not be a concern based on my experience. The signs say par 4, but really they should all be par 3! Some people say 15 should be a par 4, but for consistency most people play as a par 3. I believe this is the oldest course around Atlanta.

    Rather than make a new business listing for Redan Park, i'm instead going to place this review here…read morein the disc golf course. So as it stands, this review is for the overall park and not disc golf. Got it? Good. I visited Redan Park after work on a weekday, looking for a potential new park to walk around in after a long work day. Gotta say I don't think I found it here. Redan park is very much a sports park. Yep, there's a football field. Yep, there's a baseball field, yep, there's a soccer field, yep, there's a small, sorta rusty kids play area. The walking trail meanders through the various lots, and if you go down a few stairs towards the play area, there's a few more fields, but the trail is mostly under developed, and not much to see. There are a couple of working water fountains here, and a few benches as well, but if i'm being honest, I walked for all of 20 minutes and decided that was enough. Located off of phillips road and south deshon road, there are parking lots on both roads, and each time both were pretty empty. The park itself was pretty empty the time I went, although if you're close to it and enjoy the outdoors, it'll do in a pinch. I just can't see myself going out of my way to visit this park again. Definitely a fan of parks and outdoors, but I have to say, this one, at least for my interests, needs a bit of work.

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    John Howell Memorial Park

    4.5
    (11 reviews)
    22.3 mi

    An absolute gem in VaHi. the sand volleyball courts, jungle gym and open fields are all fantastic…read moreand kept so very well. I'm extremely keen to join a volleyball league here and probably will in 2026. parking is a bit hinky because, well, it's VaHi after all. nothing comes easy in terms of parking! but I love this park and can't wait to go back.

    I adore this neighborhood park. Aside from being a daily destination for Walking Off The Work Day…read moreand assorted I Dealt With Bureaucracy And Therefore Am Primed for Homicide outings, it serves me extremely well, no matter the occasion. I'm generally not in the mood to deal with the hordes at Piedmont Park, and John Howell Memorial Park is the perfect, low key solution. Here's a partial listing of all the ways I've taken advantage of it:: - Picnics. The grass is well kept and never gets too buggy. It's perfect for setting out a nice spread and not having too many uninvited beasts. There's a canopy of beautiful tall trees to provide shade and backrests. Waste receptacles are nearby. A couple of times, I've even seen people show up with their own picnic tables, chairs, and grills. - Absentminded meandering. There are brick pathways and other soft walkways that let you wander without worry, there's nothing to trip over and there's no places for nutjobs to hide. - Fierce frisbee. The field here is remarkably free of divots, bumps, and protruding abnormalities. I declare it an ankle-safe zone. I often run into other disc throwing enthusiasts and there's plenty of room for everyone [unless you're in one of those Ultimate Frisbee leagues]. - Grassy Bocce. Again, because of the relatively smooth surface and the wide playing area, it's perfect for a good game of bocce. There are sporadic tiny hills and mulch-covered spots you can incorporate into your game to make it more interesting. - Bubble Making. If you ever want to make massive bubbles all by yourself and then grow startled at the spontaneous presence of Children of the Corn, this is the place. I swear, the kids come out of nowhere and start trying to pop my bubbles. I'm like the Pied Piper up in this piece. - Making Myself Sick on The Insane Spinner Thing. The playground here is awesome. It's nothing like the playgrounds I grew up with. For one thing, the ground is covered in that rubber mulch stuff, making it incredibly delicious on your joints when you plummet from the monkey bars. It's also nice for jogging. There's the usual fare: swings, slides, jungle gym, but then they have a couple of sculptural, cool things that make you throw up. I don't know their names, but they involve spinning. - Volleyball in a Bikini, Almost Year-Round. They have a little beach volleyball court set up, complete with sand, sand bags, tall referee chairs, and almost naked people. It's pretty rad. I've even spotted a dude with a metal detector and arm floaties [not kidding] when the games are over. - Hanging Out With Well Behaved Dogs. People bring their unleashed dogs to play and I've never encountered a disobedient or annoying dog. I'm pretty sure the dogs that come here are way better than other dogs. Dog owners are courteous and always pick up after their dogs. There's several stations set up for dog owners, with complimentary waste bags. - Stuff I Can't Mention. + + + The only thing John Howell isn't really very good for? Boomerangs. But after 52 tries to dislodge our boomerang from the tree branch, we realized the soccer/softball field across the street is better equipped [and free of all foliage] to handle that. It's freely available on the weekends. John Howell isn't huge, by any means [something like 2 acres], but it's well planned out, well maintained, and relatively low-traffic. That's more than I can say for the entire city of Atlanta. I just want to kiss it.

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