Walking trails are paved and great for strollers. Path is relatively short and loops around, plus…read moreit's mostly shaded. Playground is right off of the path. Pool has a shallow end with splash pad area. Only giving four stars because there was a lot of trash on the playground despite there being plenty of trash cans nearby.

We love Bishop. It's one of our favorite places to play with the kids! It's a good place to meet up…read morewith others for outside play days and let the kids run. Plus there is beautiful views of the sky morning day and night.

I have been to Sandy Creek Park many times and I never stop being amazed at the many activities the…read morepark has to offer. Best way to see your tax money at work. For $2 per person you may do any or all of the following. Enjoy their man made lake beach, fishing, 7 mile nature trail around the lake, volleyball, Frisbee course, picnic tables, picnic grills, use their baseball diamond and for additional fee you may rent a canoe and boat around the lake. Their is plenty of shade and plenty of room for you and your family to still feel you are on your own. You may choose to take a nature trail to Sandy Creek Nature Center which is approx 6 miles away. The nature trails are very well kept with man made wood breaches when necessary and the ocasional benches.

We went here to use one the private dog parks since our dog is a service dog in training with…read morerestrictions on playing with unknown dogs. You call ahead to reserve one of the five fenced in areas for $1 per hour per dog. It also costs $2 per person to enter the park. The space was beautiful and had tons of space for my dog to run around! Also had a nice picnic table and water for the dog so would be great for a picnic. We will definitely be back!!

What an incredible local find. I literally just googled things to do with kids in Athens, GA. I was…read moreshocked first that it was free, so we traveled about 30 minutes from my daughters home. What a serene park, with a smaller zoo but was so nice. The tree coverage was perfect and it was a nice little journey into nature. There were bald eagles, owls, snakes, alligator, otter, red fox, and my favorite bears! I have never been so close to bears. The park is well kept and I was very impressed by the grounds. Nice little zoo takes about 30-45 minutes to walk through. Follow signs to park to see zoo signs. They also have a very nice public pool. This is a great spot for kiddos. This would be perfect for a picnic. And it's FREE! Very nice spot to visit.

Absolutely gorgeous park. We bring our dog here for walks around the pond and to go to the do park…read more The park is well maintained with plenty of trash cans throughout. The dog park is full of responsible owners, I've never had a problem here.

Headed out for a group hike and was NOT disappointed. We opted for the Red Oak and Black Gum Loop…read more This hike was relatively easy, well marked with just a few inclines and gorgeous views along the trail. The highlight was finishing near the tulips at the end of our hike. Gorgeous morning out and perfect location for a spring kick-off in nature.

Found this hidden gem on Yelp! Had no idea we were so close to the impressive State Botanical…read moregardens! The indoor and outdoor gardens were decked out for Christmas. Even during the day, they were stunning. I really enjoyed the warmth of the tropical gardens and learning about all of the different plants and trees - coffee, papaya, and lemon for example. The water features - streams, and a gorgeous koi pond - were highlights. The $5 suggested donation seemed cheap. There is plenty of parking and an elevator. I really appreciated the wheelchairs available for use for one member of our party. We did not get a chance to explore every inch of this garden, but we will be back. You will get your steps in with so much ground to cover!

What a great park for everyone! Visiting from Baltimore for the holidays. I have a high energy dog,…read moremy friend had her 11 month old son, and we were able to play, walk, and explore. Loved how friendly the parents and children were at the playground. Dog parents were also attentive and friendly. Separate Small dog and big dog park areas.

Love this place!!! By far Best park for kids oof all ages in Athens. The park consists of a hiking…read moretrail, dog park, sidewalk for kids to skate, bike, walk, open play area for family sports. Amazing play area with mega large slide which kids love. Gated area to protect kids. Restrooms and benches for the parents.

It's a really nice run spot! It's nice to get away from road running and to get a little more…read morenature. From the beginning of the greenway to the end and back my watch said it was 3 miles. There are also benches along the greenway, so it would be a great spot to bring a book and read a bit and walk some!! Also super good for kids

I was in town for a couple of days and wanted to ride my bike in a safe area. Thought I could use…read morethe greenway to do so---but the greenway looked like it started at Cook park and went all the way to Sandy Creek but after a couple of loops realized it did not. Too bad! Please connect your greenway to make it more of a distance good for bicycles. Downtown very congested for bicycles with very few bike lanes! It was a beautiful park with the river so I gave it 4 stars!

We enjoyed the hike. My dog, Harley, had a great time finding all of the new smells! The…read moredirections are not correct. If you are headed here then go past the address that is listed and take a left onto Lake Herrick Dr and follow it to the tennis courts. If you park there you can enter the hiking trail at the bridge on the lake.

Amazing area, with boardwalks that take you right up to the lake. Clean, well maintained, and easy…read moreaccess

It was the best 20 minutes of my life! The turtle was the best part, I wasn't the one who paid for…read moreit, so i don't know the price, but I'm sure it was affordable. Go see the turtle when you're there, or the snakes if you like snakes.

June 2021. Sandy Creek Nature Center in Athens, GA, is a hidden jewel in the area. They hold an…read moreeducation and visitors center where they feature reptiles, amphibians, exhibits and a library. They hold different activity programs for all ages. (More information on site or in their website) The main reason I ever visited is because they have beautiful wetland hiking trails that connect to other trails within the city and county such as Cook's trail and the North Oconee River Greenway trail but be aware because pets nor bikes are allowed in their trails. I personally enjoy their hiking trails because on a hot day you can enjoy a nice shade all the way but if it has recently rained be aware this is wetlands so bring shoes accordingly. Last, another reason I like hiking the Sandy Creek Nature Center wetlands trails is because you get to experience an active wildlife.

World of Wonder Playground is an awesome free playground for all kids with nice benches for for the…read moreparents. There are restrooms, parking lot, different playgrounds for different kids age categories. Paved loop for kids who may want to use their scooter or bike. Everyone enjoys it.

The only playground with good shade for parents, the World of Wonder playground has something for…read moreeveryone. There's stuff for the littlest and the biggest with cool obstacle courses that even parents can climb on. It's kept really clean. Parking is ample and the bathrooms are cleanish. Love this park.