Visited this hiking area on a Tuesday. I imagine boaters and swimmers would get more out of this…read moreplace than hikers would. The trails did not lead me astray which I appreciated because I sometimes get lost easily. It was peaceful and clean, but there wasn't much to look at as far as greenery and trees.

Not a strenuous hike at all. Not very much elevation change. Well-marked. You can hear the traffic…read moreat some points. Pay for parking by scanning the QR code. Dog waste bins at trailhead. Not stroller-friendly (obviously). Nice, leisurely hike under cover of trees along the river.

This is a great park to have a picnic or just walk your dog.A lot of locals like it for:…read more * relaxing by the water * cookouts and family gatherings * wading near the river * short nature walks * photography and sunsets According to gwinnett county: What's there * River access and scenic overlooks * Picnic tables, grills, and pavilions * Playground * Soccer fields * Sand volleyball * Fishing spots * Open grassy areas for relaxing or sports * Kayak/paddleboard drop-in access My wife and I like to walk and enjoy the calm sounds of the river. Its worth your time to get away from the " rat race"

This park is so cute! There's a long winding road to the parking lot and there's two options: a 1…read moremile loop or a 4 (?) mile loop. Super cute lookout point on the river. Didn't go into the bathrooms but there's bathrooms at the trailhead. It wasn't super crowded on MLK day but would highly suggest checking it out. It's like a hidden gem

I've been going here for several months and I mainly only used the indoor basket ball courts…read more The floor is very dusty, not cleaned often. I've worn several good basketball shoes and here and it just doesn't matter, you slip and slide everywhere. Their courts are outdated, the paint is chipping off the wall and the floors aren't even completely finished. The owner started raising his prices out of no where, he kicks us out at 8:30 now. Which is fine, it's his business but we would've appreciated a warning or heads up. We're paying more but we're getting less, I don't recommend this place at all. The soccer field in the back sucks, the fake grass is horrible, it almost feels like you're playing on concrete. He charges so much to rent it out where you can get better spots and them out for cheaper. The owner can be very rude and gets heated easily, there's other spots where you get more bang for your buck. One time my friend went for his first time and he was trying to ask if his sibling could just watch because they physically couldn't play, when I tell you that he MADE them pay even tho they weren't gonna set a foot in the court?? Crazy In conclusion, don't come here, do your research and find a better spot to play sports cause this place ain't it.

My client and I drove over 2 hours to tour this center due to seemingly good referrals for our…read moreupcoming charity event... Upon entering, an asian man, who we later found out was the owner, approached us aggressively asking us why we were there. We told him we heard good things and wanted to come experience it for ourselves. Before we could even make it pass the desk he was in our faces yelling that he did not want us in his establishment and we needed to leave. I am glad we did not make the mistake of doing business with this man. This is not a safe nor family friendly environment at all.

This trail is going on my bookmarks…read more I had a great time hiking the 2 trails at Island Ford Park today. It was clean, well-maintained and peaceful with a lovely creek and lots of shade. Dog friendly and great for hiking alone or in a group, I highly recommend visiting the park in the evening. Trail #1 goes under Highway 400, so does get a bit noisy. Trail #2 goes through the Hewlett Lodge Visitor Center and is a good spot to picnic and take breaks. Each trail is about 3 miles to & fro and take roughly an hour or so each to complete them. There are no restrooms in the Island Ford Unit entrance so plan accordingly if you enter from that entrance. Parking is $5/day or free with the Annual pass or America the beautiful pass. Amenities: Wheelchair accessible entrance and parking, pet waste stations & picnic tables

We had such a wonderful time exploring the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area! The park…read moreoffers a peaceful escape with beautiful river views and plenty of opportunities to enjoy nature. Our hike was both fun and refreshing, and it gave us a glimpse of just how much this park has to offer. One of the highlights was discovering the variety of trails--each one winding through different landscapes and offering unique perspectives of the river and surrounding forest. That said, we've only scratched the surface. With so many trails still left to explore, it feels like we've only had a taste of the adventure waiting here. We also had the chance to tour the lodge, which was a fascinating stop. It shared the history of the site in an engaging way and offered interactive exhibits that were perfect for kids. It added an extra layer of fun and learning to our visit, making the experience even more memorable. Overall, it's a fantastic spot for hiking, family outings, and reconnecting with nature. We're already looking forward to coming back and experiencing more of the trails and activities we didn't get to this time.

Such a beautiful park. There's a river next to it, an amphitheater, a restaurant and food truck,…read moreand of course there's a playground for the kiddies. There's also a nice long walking trail. I don't come here often because I live further away. If I'm ever in the area with the kids, I definitely make time and stop by.

I do enjoy the Lilburn City Park as it is close to where I live now and the thing I really like the…read moremost is that they just redid the playground. If you have kids, this is a big plus. They have a nice field in the center of the park for playing sports with your kids, sometimes you will see people playing soccer or Frisbee. Throughout the year they do have festivals and different events here at the park and I must say it is nice that they have the Agavero Cantina Parkside (Mexican restaurant) that has been now for two years. They just updated their patio. Overall this is a nice park. They do not have any tennis courts as they were taken out to increase parking spots, but they do have a nice multipurpose trail for those who like to bike. In total, the trail is about 10K if you do an entire loop on both sides. Overall, if you live nearby, this is a great park. If you do not live near this area, then there are much larger parks with more to offer in Gwinnett County. [Review #603] (29th Review of 2019)

Loved , loved, loved working with Tim. He provided excellent service. Highly recommend. Don't…read morewaste your time going anywhere else.

From the owner: Festive Water is your premier paddlesports rental and retail shop on Lake Lanier! We offer kayak…read moreand paddle board rentals all week, and our paddle sports shop is open Wed-Sat 10am - 6pm. We carry SUPs, whitewater, fishing, and recreational kayaks - and more! Give us a call or book your rentals online for an afternoon of fun on the water, or stop by the shop to hang out and talk all things paddle sports! We can't wait to meet you!

This place is so much fun! Expensive but fun! They had a full bar with fairly decent food and…read moredrinks and the cars were actually fast! We had a great time!

If I could give this place zero stars.....it was just a lackluster experience from the moment we…read morewalked in to the time we left. Which was sad because we were supposed to be there to celebrate my son's 13th birthday. He was excited to try this place out. We drove over an hour to be disappointed. First we walk in an hour after opening on a Sunday, place was empty.......we walk right up to the counter and I tell the girl that I had looked the pricing up online and I knew I wanted to do the 3 race, game card, and k1 membership pass for 3 boys. She gave me a blank stare and then said oh you mean 2 race. Ok. Rude. But ok yeah that. She proceeds to ask the boys had they ever been there before. 1 of my sons friends says yes. So she goes you need to go check him on the computer with a waiver first because he has a membership so you won't pay for that part for him. Here I am thinking oh she is being helpful after being wrong. I smile. We go to computers do the waiver for 1 boy as instructed. We go back to the counter now 2 more groups have come in. We have to wait behind 1 group now since there is only one cashier/check in person although there were at least 5 other staff in the building including a manager. Anyway after we wait for that group to check in. I step back to the counter and THEN she proceeds to tell me oh you didn't do the waiver for the other two. I'm like you told me to do it only for the one that had been here before. So again we step out of line and go BACK to the computers. At this time I'm starting to get annoyed. By this time more people are coming in, so now my boys will have to wait behind several big groups when we arrived before ALL of these people. When I finally get back to the counter.....all boys are checked in. She got RUDE again. And wanted to loudly explain pricing to me and make sure I knew that the boys only got a $10 game card for what I was about to pay. Like VERY loud. I didn't hear her do this with any of the other groups that checked in before us and I hate to say this.......none of them were my complexion. Never once was I rude or matching her volume or tone. We actually walked in that place happy because we were supposed to be celebrating. Well anyway it didn't stop there. Once we got checked no instructions were given on what to do next outside of the girl at the counter giving me my receipt and their game cards. So my boys walked over to where you line up to go on the track and yet another employee was RUDE to them by telling them to back away from the gate and wait for someone to call them. They are EXCITED to be here Jeesh, so then after she yells at them they come over to me saying they not going to let her ruin the joy. They finally get called to race and all the boys are overwhelmed after the employees stopped the cars several time or slowed their speed down all during the race. Then in between their first and second race we went to their "arcade" which only has 12 games......which none of them are less than 40 credits for 1 game. $10 gets you 200 in credits. While one of the boys was in the process of playing a game they got called back for their 2nd race. It was EVEN worse than the first one. We decided to opt out of trying their food and went somewhere else to grab lunch. 0 stars would not recommend.

I am so glad we found this! I saw someone posting about it on Instagram so we went to check it out…read moreand it did not disappoint! This is such a huge plus to the community with tons of displays and informational exhibits for kids. It's free to enter and our toddler really enjoyed the walking trails, the turtles and the water & train displays! Do check and make sure the water exhibit is open that day if it's in the summer bc of day camps if you're really wanting to see that. It is the coolest exhibit imo but they had a huge train table, tent for pretend play and tons of other educational toys for kids in the other rooms too They also took us down to see the reptile exhibit with turtles, snakes and lizards and it's a scenic route with waterfalls and cool architecture. Couldn't love this place more; it's a must visit!

What a lovely venue for children and families! I can't believe it's free. We are from out of town…read moreand have been here a couple times now, it's great to come here on rainy and sunny days. The Steam Lab and H20 rooms for my toddler and baby make this a great place to have a play date in Buford, especially on a Thursday when they are open until 7 pm (other days it's 4 pm). I didn't take pictures because of other children around, but whether your kids have high sensory needs like mine or you just want the option for indoor or outdoor play this was great for the kids to get to run around outside too. Will definitely be back, wish this was in my area!