Lovely paved trails…read more The BLK Hiking Club started their 2024 hiking season at this park. It was my first hike in GA in over a decade. The Hog Mountain entrance has plenty of parking (our group was over 120 people). The bathrooms are adjacent to the parking lot and were clean and stocked. The water was cold but the hand dryers have warm air so your hands will warm right up on cold days. The map by the parking lot and bathrooms shows the routes of various lengths. The trails are paved and easy to navigate with only slight elevations on the 2 mile trail. Our group of over 120 people had plenty of space and room on the trail (walking 2 by 2). Along the trail there are benches and picnic areas. Overall, this is a beautiful, serene hike that is great for groups. I highly recommend it.

Larger park that in a natural environment, offers playgrounds, paved trails, lakes and picnics…read moreareas. Ample parking. Very pretty and serene setting.

Perfect trail to walk. The trail is very relaxing. Nice views of the surrounding area. The creek is…read morevery quiet and relaxing.

Was staying in the area for a few days. But didn't have use of our car. Husband had to take it for…read morework. It was a beautiful day and appeared to be safe area so i set off to take a walk. My phone direction indicated a different way but i saw stairs near the coutyard Marriott. It was paved trail by a stream. Lovely walk.

This is a super cute park. There is no playground so definitely be aware of that but it is a nice…read moreplace to chill at the lake.

A hidden gem in Cumming right by the lake! A friend of mine told me about this park a few years…read moreago, and it's become a favorite of mine to visit, especially in the Fall! Heads up, you will feel like you're driving into a neighborhood but rest assured, you're in the right spot! It leads you right to the entrance, and there is tons of parking available. There's a trailhead sign as well which is helpful. Gorgeous views of the lake on every side of the park, with plenty of trails in and around the park. Every time I visit, it's always very quiet and serene, and there's a little beach/island that is all dried out now that you can go walk out on which is cool. Anytime I need to destress, a walk around here instantly does the trick!

I live next to the park. It's a hit or miss. I watch the…read morecity drive by daily but.... I still pick up glass and trash. Last summer i had to go out of my way and buy wasp spray it was that bad. Dont sit just anywhere in the grass. The ants here are vicious. Occasionally homeless sleep here or random cars parked here for days. Play town park in swanee is way better.

FLOWER BRANCH CITY PARK…read more This is an older park located just Southwest of town. It is located near the marina so you have a nice view of the water. There are picnic tables, a large pavilion and a nice play area for the kids. It is very tranquil and a perfect place to just take a walk, read a book or relax. There are numerous trees but it does appear old and a bit neglected so keep this in mind if you are planning events here.

We came out this way for day camping, which I didn't know was a thing. The South Park is for day…read moreuse and North is for camping. It was July 3rd and 4th, so busy weekend. We had an issue with my son getting in due to the park rangers and police closing entry. It was full and they turned my son around by accident. However, I don't think he let them know he had a reservation. That's the reason for my star bump but both the police officer and ranger were apologetic, so much appreciated. Day camping is a new thing for me. For $15/day, you can rent a site from 8AM to 8PM. They have running water and electricity. There are also two bathroom facilities with showers. The day use spots are good for two vehicles and have a picnic table and trash bag hanger. Easy access to the water in most spots. They have two grills to cook at the sites. It's very much worth the money. They don't allow alcohol, pets or really loud music. The beaches are nice and water is pretty clear. The coves make it easy for swimming. I do recommend!

What a great place for a day outing or a week long stay on the clear waters of Lake Lanier…read more Facilities are what you expect from a Georgia State Park ..... excellent! Proximity to some of the islands makes it a great place to kayak from without to much worry from boats and jet skis. Although our time spent here is during the week I imagine the lake can be somewhat hazardous on weekends with boats everywhere. Regardless it is a great spot to spend time in the warm waters and just relax. One of our favorite Georgia spots.

What would you pay to get up close and personal with a concrete and earthen structure, well five…read morebucks per vehicle may seem reasonable, this ticket also gets you toilet privileges, bbq grills, and a picnic pavilion and some other intangibles. Dams are structures built to primarily obstruct the flow of water usually built across a stream or river constructed by man or beavers, yes there are many type of dams and in some cases provide a life-sustaining resource to people although some seem to obstruct the life of some - it's been rumored that salmon hate dams as do those that work to promote to protect the swimming right of fish. I guess one would have to weigh the pros and cons to pick a side being millions of each species are affected since humans eat fish the fish usually lose. Dams are an extremely important part of this nation's infrastructure--equal in importance to bridges, roads, airports, and other major elements of the infrastructure. They can serve several functions at once, including water supply for domestic, agricultural, industrial, and community use; flood control; recreation; and clean, renewable energy through hydropower. It's nice to know this dam has a revenue stream beside my five buck so the return on the investment is shortened. I came here at the right time on the right day - the generating stations were operating so the lower river was filled and the water was racing to its next destination so probably not the best time to float on a tube or kayak. I was somewhat surprised or maybe amused to see signage on the bank of this river that's designates the shoreline as a life-preserver zone, thankfully the government is providing this knowledge or we might have some people from the gene-pool wondering in to this massive deadly volume of rapidly flowing water, it seems the wildlife in the area understands the danger without barriers or communications. I wish I could of gotten closer to the structure so I could see the water boil from beneath the discharge of the generators but I was happy to see they do have a walk bridge a little downstream of the dam that allows you to cross over and experience the power of the release up close without a life preserver and only requires a little common sense sometimes a "danger sign" isn't needed for the obvious threat. I'm a fan of dams and understand I'm screwed if the dam burst during my visit even though I am parked in a designated paved parking lot far below the water level on the other side of this massive structure even though there is no signage inform me of this fact...

10/10!!!! GORGEOUS morning hike. Nicely maintained trail. AMAZING views. Well worth the drive.read more

I randomly found this park driving around Buford and it is a little hidden, but so beautiful. There…read moreis a $5 parking fee that is honor-based-donation (at least during the week) and there are only two separate parking lots. On one lot is a boat ramp and the other has a trail to the hiking area. It is beautiful, because there is an amazing view of the water and then as you proceed on you get hiking/woodsy views. It is a nice mix if you want to see both one day and you're in the Buford area. Maybe more people will discover it!

This is a fantastic park and community center. Early voting for Buford is done here. Plenty of…read moreparking but realize parking gets pretty close to full on last day of early voting. Beautifully kept and well maintained. Let's go!

My youngest played rec baseball here for Mill Creek Athletic Association. It's a good program and…read morecompetitive for a rec league. The fields are nice and they recently renovated the batting cages. Now the bathrooms could use some work. It feels like they are almost always very dirty, out of soap or toilet paper, and just feel incredibly aged. This is the one thing that keeps this park from being 5 stars. The inside pool at the aquatic center could use some updates too, but it's still fun.

It's a beautiful spot for photos. We were just there a few years ago and are planning an upcoming…read moreprofessional shoot soon. This photo is a silhouette of my husband and son.

There is a car show today-the boat ramp is blocked, the music is so loud the neighbors have called…read morethe police several times but the city won't stop it and it is anything but a tranquil setting by the lake. You can't even ride through the park.