Amazing views from this large and bright facility. Highly recommend for any event. Sound system was fantastic. read more

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This is truly a beautiful place to visit! My first experience was years ago when my photographer recommended it for family pictures. I immediately fell in love with the Spanish moss hanging from the trees and definitely wanted to capture that "southern" look. Also, there are places off the beaten path near little waterfalls and rushing water for more picture opportunities. Since then, I've returned with my family and friends for a relaxing stroll in nature. I enjoy the paths, especially for my young daughter. They have so much to offer: kayak rentals, bicycle rentals, a cooling off area for both humans and pets, bike repair station, a playground, etc. I appreciate that they have clean restrooms available as well as trash cans, and doggy doo receptacles. There's a lot to explore and a lot of history, I highly recommend it! read more

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There is nothing like going to Savannah Rapids Pavilion after a good rain in the springtime. You do not have to worry about a high pollen content and the aroma of honeysuckles that greet you is intoxicating. Viewing from the Overlook, one can get lost in the moment listening to the sounds of water as it travels over the falls, gingerly meandering through the rocks between GA and SC. You can walk a small loop starting from the headgates back to the parking lot via the walking bridge as a middle point, but you will be challenged by a slight incline(approx. 3-5%) as you return to the parking lots closer to the Pavillon. If that sounds a bit too challenging, one can park at the lower parking lots and reverse the loop for an easier trek. read more

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Great location to host an event. The 4-H club often uses this building; it is very spacious and has a spectacular view of the Savannah River. It is a wonderful venue to host an event. Owned and operated by Columbia County, Savannah Rapids Pavilion is a self-supporting multi-purpose community/conference center. The pavilion offers a variety of rooms ranging in size from a 12-person conference room to a banquet room capable of accommodating 500. Savannah Rapids Pavilion is situated on an 80 - foot bluff overlooking the beautiful Savannah River and the Historic Augusta Canal. The facility offers a commercial kitchen on the main level and a limited kitchen on the lower level. Moveable partition walls permit the facility to accommodate small or large functions such as family reunions, weddings and receptions, conferences, seminars, trade shows, training sessions and organization meetings read more

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This spot is definitely one of the most premier parks in the Augusta, Evans, Martinez area and my families favorite. The center is right at the mouth of the historical Augusta canal and parallels the Savannah River for some sweeping views. The best time to go is right at sunrise while you're on the trail and catch it rising over the river - a peaceful site. As for the Center itself, the area is well-manicured and taken care of. The main building is big enough for a medium sized wedding party while the other surrounding buildings are useful for family reunions and BBQ's. The center has a wealth of information about the region and the history of the canal. Be sure to go by the old damn building with a lock so you can hang it on the rails. This place is a must if you are an outside spirit so get on the trail for a little run, walk, bike, hike, or canoe!! read more

The beauty of Augusta can easily be underestimated, but with the variety of scenery near the pavilion you can be lost in its allure. The Savannah Rapids Pavilion is located just above the headgates on the Savannah river and provides to be a beautiful location for photography. On Fri-Sun you'll see family members taking candids and professionals holding mini photoshoots. The old rock walls and outstanding background turn out so well with the varying light/shade. The Augusta Canal Company was formed over 160 years ago and is still in decent condition. The canal is 9 miles long, 11' deep, 150' wide at the surface and capable of producing 14,000 horsepower. This fury can be seen with the power of the river roaring behind you at the headgate. From the beginning the canal has been used for recreation, social events and escape from the city. In the 1840's boats charged 50¢ to take passengers up the canal and while prices may have rose, the beauty is still worth every penny. Take the time to go kayaking, snap some photos, bike down the trails or simply sit on a bench to soak in nature. read more

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What an incredible place to have in Augusta. It's beautiful to be able to escape to this place that runs along the Savannah River. The trail actually runs between the Canal and the River. It's stunning. The trail is well kept, marked with mileage and signs notifying you of your location and distance to the next spot. I always feel safe. You can rent kayaks, take long walks, have a picnic. There's a playground, and the Pavillion is available for rent. There's lots of parking. If you live in Augusta or even are just visiting you owe it to yourself to get out and spend some time in this beautiful place! read more

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This place is a joy to visit no matter the season. The hiking and bike trails are free so be sure to at least come check it out for yourself soon. As you find your way to it though, you might wonder if GPS is not working correctly. The neighborhoods filled with big beautiful houses and then, you take a right. As you pull in, you will find plenty of parking as well as a playground for the little ones. The sound of the rapids will immediately begin to calm you as will the views. Now I have seen the main pavilion and one of the outdoor pavilions from experience. The main pavilion has been for a company Christmas party and wedding reception. Both were an amazing setup and spacious with the view through the windows (or out on deck, weather permitting) is breathtaking. They have smaller rooms downstairs in case you don't need quite so much space. The outdoor pavilion has the rapids almost directly behind us and a nice walkway (for wheelchairs or golf carts). It is far enough removed from the main paths that you don't have strangers interrupting your ceremony/event. It makes for some gorgeous pictures. The staff are always friendly (and even willing to get a cup of coffee for you, when asked). *Insider's tip -Go online to rent bikes or kayaks. Also, rental contracts for the pavilions are on there as well. read more

This is a beautiful recreation park, although it wasn't our original destination, I'm very pleased it's where we ended up. The scenery is absolutely beautiful and peaceful. The barbecue pit is located near the banks of the rapids and is a perfect spot to spend the day relaxing and enjoying the pretty views. read more

Columbia County Rental Facilities - Pretty and peaceful. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Martinez, Georgia

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Beautiful!!! The area to the East of the river needs to be maintained better. It has a gate that is suppose to prevent people from walking on a very dangerous area... but the little gate is easy to bypass. But this was one of the pretties parks I've been to. I never knew Augusta had such pretty areas! Waterfalls, beautiful water and trees. read more

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This place is an awesome day trip for those outdoors type of people! You have options to walk the trail, run it, kayak or just see some beautiful sights and get a good piece of mind. We came out with our dog to walk the trail and we were amazed by the sights. Families taking pictures, waterfalls, bridges, extensive trails, this place has plenty to do, I even seen fishing poles for those who may enjoy catching fish. We had a great time and our small, energetic dog was exhausted by the time we left. We made sure to bring his bowl and some extra water for breaks, as it was a warm day. It always excites me when I can find a good trail thats ling enough to tire me out and also see good sights to take pictures of. I rate this trail a 5/5 for the availability of options and the sights that you will see. This place is a MUST VISIT if you like to be outdoors or if you just want a change of pace. read more

This place is so beautiful! Whether you just want to take a peaceful walk or want some beautiful scenery to take in, this place is it. I love overlooking the small falls and seeing the different types of birds fly over. The sound of the rushing waters is calming and I could honestly just sit there forever. It seems to be a good biking spot since I always see people riding. I know there are kayak rentals and spots to host events. read more

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The Savannah Rapids pavilion is the perfect place to park when you want to enjoy the outdoors. We've come down here several times to kayak along the canal, but on this particular occasion we came to run along the Augusta Canal trail. Between the Savannah Rapids Pavilion and Chafee Park in downtown, it is about 5.5 miles. This is the perfect place for a long or a short run. I ran 3 miles out and 3 back this time, but some days I go down and back the full trail. read more

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If you're needing some time outside and want a place to relax, this is one of the best places to do it in Augusta. Just to hear the water running is relaxing in itself, but the views are something else. If you are looking to do a long distance run, this is a great place to do it. I came here to run ten miles (five out and five back in) and found out that there is a waterfall right around five miles that is really pretty and a nice place for a quick rest. I like that you see so many people with dogs, people kayaking, riding bikes, etc. Especially love when the lights come on at night. read more

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This is my favorite place when I'm in Augusta. I usually bring my running shoes, because they have a big clean trail. If you're not a runner like i am then you can choose to hike, bike, or kayak on the canal. My friend said they had a MCG banquet there. I believe there's multiple pavilions in all sizes for all special occasions. read more

When the weather gets warm, this is the place for exercise. While most people take advantage during all seasons, I only visit during the Spring and Summer months. Savannah Rapids Park is lovely. It has an awesome running, walking, or biking trail. You can kayak as well. I usually walk or jog. However, beware of the swarms of gnats. Oh my! I could hardly walk without encountering a swarm every 3 feet. It's a great place to exercise or have a picnic. You can also visit just to enjoy the scenery. The trail goes all the way to the Augusta Riverwalk, I haven't traveled all of it, but I may do so one day. Do yourself a favor and visit just to escape the buildings and cars if only for a moment. read more

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This park has quickly become one of my favorite places to go running. The scenery is beautiful, and the trail is nice and wide enough to accommodate walkers, runners, and bicyclists. It's pet friendly too, so that's a definite plus for my pup and I! Only took off one star because I wish they had more trash cans available throughout the trail (not a fan of running 1/2 a mile with a bag of doggie doo). This park is also an entrance point the the canal, so there are kayak rentals and boat rides available for purchase. read more

Columbia County Rental Facilities - View from the trail around dusk. You have the Savannah river (pictured) on one side, and the Augusta canal on the other. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Martinez, Georgia

Here for a company 5K. Beautiful place to get in a run, walk, or dog. They have Kayaks that you can rent. I can't wait to explore this place in depth. And bring some friends here. read more

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Stopped by here on a rally. This place is beautiful. You can stand in Georgia and take a picture of South Carolina. The park is well set up, but beware, there are lots of steps and hills. Well maintained. read more

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One of the prettier places in Augusta. Enjoy a nice walk with canal & river views or check out the little stream & waterfalls. Word of warning: It can get boiling hot along the path in the summer because of the direct sunlight. Bring water & don't walk too far in one direction with your dog, because if they start getting too hot you still have to walk all the way back. read more

Perfect place for an evening stroll , run or bike ride! Bring a lunch and sit and listen to the water fall and reflect on life. Spacious and not crowded . read more

A great place to come walk, bike, run. Parking can get kinda of congested the closer you get to the river. This place is full of families coming to experience the great outdoors, or at least take family pictures. Pet friendly as well which is also a great plus. Rent yourself a bike or a kayak and go for a spin. I like walking along the canal trail. Its flat and there are mile markers every half mile. Plenty of room for everyone on the trail as well. The actual pavillion is a great place to have a prom/party/wedding reception. In fact this place is one of the premier places to host a large gathering. read more

I love coming to this park to go on a run on the trail. It's also good for biking, but it is mostly flat and isn't paved, so if you do take your bike on this trail, expect it to get dirty. This trail will take you all the way from Evans to downtown, along the river watch parkway, if you go down far enough. The trail is a little over 6 miles one way I believe. I've had to be careful going on a run here as there is mile markers, but you have to remember that you have to turn around and make it all the way back! If it's one of those hot georgia days, be careful... I once got to the three mile mark and then realized how dizzy and dehydrated I was feeling, and had to run the whole 3 miles back feeling like I was about to pass out! So yeah, make sure you hydrate well if you go on a run here. read more

Absolutely beautiful! Simple, yet exquisite. Perfect to jog, hike, bike and for photography. The best place in Augusta to enjoy nature. read more

Columbia County Rental Facilities - Lovely mini waterfall! - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Martinez, Georgia

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I absolutely love this place and would highly recommend it as my favorite jogging spot and top 3 kayaking places in Augusta. A big thing for me being a 20 something year old woman and in a place with lots of woods/trees is safety co have never once felt unsafe here. There is often many other travelers out and safety is pretty secure. I would highly recommend this spot for kayaking and running or just exploring some beautiful scenery and learning an interesting piece of history. read more

Columbia County Rental Facilities - My puppy and I come here all the time to run, kayak, explore, look at beautiful scenery... I highly recommend this spot! - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Martinez, Georgia

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Great place for a run, fun, or photography...but i bet the mosquitos are bad in warm or hot weather since there are no seasons in Augusta.

Have run many miles on the tow path. Back when runners were called "Joggers". Lol love the path love the distance out and back and love all the people that are out there. As a matter fact my husband and I got married at the 0 mile marker on the towpath. We are now celebrating our 14th anniversary. If you haven't even walked the towpath you need to experience that it's the true southern style setting with lots of activity and very safe read more

They have a small playground setup in between the parking lots here. We always go by the rapids to see the water and talk a small walk around the trail (crossing the bridge). We have seen small (red ear slider turtles) as well as larger turtles on the walking paths - so its pretty cool especially for younger children. A lot of people come here to jog and usually bring their dogs with. Great place to bring out of town guests. read more

Great place to walk your dog and view the beautiful scenery. They have kayak and bike rentals. Plus the canal boat tour is there!!! My family and I rented the Magnolia park pavilion for my grandfather's birthday. It was close to the creek, the restrooms and the bridge leading to the canal trail. My family enjoyed the location. We will definitely use it again. read more

We LOVE coming here every time we're in Augusta. We ride our bikes from here all the way into town and back, which makes for a pleasant ride along the river. One day we'll kayak from here, but in the mean time, we love spending a sunny afternoon on this awesome trail! Safe, well-trod, and absolutely stunning. What a gem! read more

The Butler High School classes of 68, 69, 70, and 71 recently had their 45th reunion here. It's an excellent venue, clean, and plenty of room. If you are looking for a different venue from hotels to hold an event, you should consider this place. read more

Such a beautiful place to enjoy. Loveee the padlocks along the bridge and the view by the rapids. Always run into nice people along the way. Also a nice place for family gatherings or wedding receptions etc. There are nice biking and walking trails, clean bathrooms, even doggy water fountains. Only thing Id recommend to stay away from there, is the kayaking booth. Such a sore for the river, but avoid them and all will be well (ruuuuudddde rude rude man that runs it) read more

A great place for a walk, run, or biking. I wouldn't be out there after dark... It's still in Augusta.

This place is a must go place in this area! Bring your walking shoes, bike, and something to make pictures with! If I live in this area this would be my bike days, bring food eat outside days. Someone was even setting up for a wedding that day. read more

The most beautiful and scenic site in Augusta. This is where the Canal running trail opens up that leads all the way to downtown. It's about a 7 mile stretch if I'm not mistaken. Watch out for snakes! read more

Breathtaking and relaxing are two words that describe the trip. I highly recommend you bring your camera on your journey down the canal you will see a family of turtles on a log , birds flying and making their nest in the trees and a otter swimming on side of the banks . Needless to say for just a moment you let the current take you down and start to dream on how it must have been long time ago the only transportation was this canal. Wow. I lay still and a dragon fly landed on my leg while a splash the cool water on my shoulders. What a beautiful day. The owners were wonderful they were there to pick me up just as they said. I highly recommend if you are visiting or out with your family to take some time for this is a great way to spend time out in Augusta Georgia. read more

A wonderful park to take kids and adults to! I took my four year old , and she had so much fun going down hidden mysterious stairs. Well, those were not that hidden from adult point of view :) , but for her it was very magical. River is pretty and waterfalls are cute! I enjoyed this park very much! Restrooms are clean! We didn't have a chance to try, but I can imagine how nice canoe or bike ride can be! read more

Looking for a great place to walk or run? This is it!! Beautiful scenery and wonderful trails. I am from out of town and was looking for an interesting place to run. Loved it here. Check it out if you're in town. You won't be disappointed. read more

A great place for nature walks, biking, kayaking, and wedding venue. I really enjoyed the fun in the sun. The lady at the welcome center wasn't that welcoming. But overall it was a great experience. read more