Cay Creek Wetlands Interpretive Center (CCWIC) is located in Midway, off exit 76 on I-95. According…read moreto one of the info boards, the site of CCWIC was bought by the City of Midway to provide its citizens, as well as visitors, a green space to enjoy and to learn about the unique environment in our coastal area. I'm always on the lookout for nature spaces to bring my kids, so when a friend had mentioned this place that she had heard, I, of course, immediately did some research and went to check it out this weekend with my kids. The unique thing about this space is that this is where you can see the wetlands transition to a salt water marsh. - Parking - Private lot. You'll clearly see a wooden sign from Charlie Butler Road and a metal gate that bears its name. It states on the website, open daily from 9 am to dusk, so plan accordingly. You'll drive straight down a short dirt path and will arrive at the parking area. - Admission - FREE, Baby! - History - The area used to be a plantation which, back then, used to be called Salter's Creek, owned by Raymond Cay. Rice and other food crops were grown on a smaller scale then. Pine trees were abundant in the area and eventually, with the booming paper industry, paper companies bought large pieces of pine lands, including Cay Creek. In 1996, the City of Midway bought the property. - Trail Description - There is only one path with no off shoot trails, about 0.7 miles round trip. An elevated boardwalk has been built the entire way. It's very well maintained, with built-in benches and trash cans with their own built-in nooks for your convenience throughout the trail. There is also a 15-ft tower about halfway through the trail that provides a great bird's eye view and great for bird watchers. When you get to the end of the trail, there is also a bigger deck with benches built in on either side and you can see the transition of the two types of water flow. Lots of birds and animals can be found here, but my kids and I probably scared them all away. Haha. - Heads Up - You will find modern and recent info boards in color, throughout the trail that talks about the different flora and fauna and how they have adapted to this environment. There are QR codes at the bottom of the boards that you can scan to read more about it, but I tried scanning the code on the first board and it came up as an error so I didn't bother scanning the others. Given the proximity of this trail to I-95, this would be a great place to stop and have a quick snack and to stretch your legs as there is a picnic table in the parking area. However, there are no bathrooms on site, so you might want to stop at the gas station down the road for that. This is such a great gift by the city of Midway and anyone passing through or live in the area, should take advantage. It was a great place for a small afternoon adventure and get some fresh air and teach my kids about the unique environmental conditions in this area. Get outside!

What a cool little spot off the beaten path. In a short walk on their boardwalk we saw an indigo…read moresnake, an alligator, lots of birds and insects, crabs, and very interesting plants. Worth spending 30+ minutes on

A quick stop for some fresh air after lunch and before resuming my drive to Florida. This is…read morelocated on the Altamaha River, which originates at the confluence of the Oconee and Ocmulgee Rivers, near Lumber City. It flows further from here to Brunswick Georgia and into the Atlantic Ocean. Here at the park are a bunch of boat docks, some open space and a bandshell/pavilion that looks ready for a small music festival. It's a nice spot with the waterfront for walking around. Maybe some more parking would be good. [Review 15729 overall - 415 in Georgia - 1233 of 2021.]

This Small riverfront park is conveniently located next to the main road/bridge. It has a small…read moredeck and walk way that you could see the port for shrimp boat. I stopped to just rest during the road trip, quiet, less people, and relaxing. If you are driving though, please take a chance to stop and enjoy.

Ok parking can be a bit hard, only negative…read more I love this place. The Spanish moss, vendors, soft southern grass, atmosphere, this place is what a city park should be. 5 star must see

Forsyth Park is a great open public space and offers so much!…read more There are basketball and tennis courts, a splash fountain, a wonderful enclosed playground, fields, ample amount of sidewalks, Fragrance Garden, and of course the beautiful fountain. You can often find people sunbathing on the lawns, playing frisbee or volleyball, taking a stroll, running through the park, or just simply sitting on one of the many benches enjoying the scenery. Most Saturdays you can find local vendors selling items or the Forsyth Farmers Market. A great place to source locally grown food such as veggies, meats, honey, mushrooms, pasta, breads, and so much more. There is a restaurant at the center, Collins Quarter. They have great patio seating and a great brunch spot. I would recommend getting a reservation. Other great spots are within walking distance such as The Sentient Bean for a coffee.

If u are like me and want to get back into shape. Be like me and take a short walk around the…read morewetland trails. Throw on some tunes and enjoy the beautiful nature scenery.

My husband wanted to work around the house, so I decided to pack up the kids and their bikes and…read moretake them out of the house so he can focus. I wanted that wall painted! JF Gregory Park (JFGP) seemed like the perfect place to enjoy the day and burn some energy. We met up with friends to play at the playground, went for lunch and then returned to hit the trail, the kids on bikes and me on foot. Named after J.F. Gregory, basically Henry Ford's right hand man for all of his operations in Richmond Hill, the 335-acre community park includes: 3 plus miles of walking and biking trails; a fenced in playground that is recognized by the Playful City USA program; 25,000 square feet covered pavilion (most of the food vendors set up here at The Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival that occurs every year); picnic areas, The Veteran's Monument; Richmond Hill City Center; John W. Stevens Wetlands Education Center. Parking: There is a parking all over the park, but for the trail, we parked in the dirt lot before the trail head, near the Richmond Hill City Center. Trail Description: The trail is over 3 miles and is just one giant loop. When you get to the "Rice Cultivation on the Ogeechee River" historical marker, whether you go straight or left, you will find yourself back at the marker. If you go right of the marker over the bridge, this will lead you near the John W. Stevens Wetlands Education Center. I would say about half of it is paved, the other half a dirt gravel road, but well worn for bikes to get through (I would use mountain bikes or bikes with thicker tires and treads). There is a lookout deck, benches and trash cans along the way, as well as the exercise stations (VitaCourse 2000, similar to the ones seen at Tom Triplett Park in Pooler, see my review). Difficulty Level: Easy for all ages in terms of terrain, moderate in terms of length. What we did: We did the entire loop and also went right at the marker to explore that path which led us to the John W. Stevens Wetland Education Center so we walked around the front and then walked back to the car that way. JFGP is such a great spot in Richmond Hill to enjoy the outdoors. Whether you just want to sun bathe, spend time with kids, have a picnic, walk, run or bike the trail. There is something for everyone to do and most importantly, do it together.

Chill, half mile walking trail. There's more to come, but for now it's a peaceful paved trail, easy…read morewalking.

Love this place. All the ducks and turtles. I really hope the construction they are doing on it…read moregets finished soon

Nice walk around a small pond. Very peaceful. Not too crowded and has restroom and playground.read more

Wow! When you step near the waters of this park and see the Cypress trees in near-black water, your…read moreimagination just may sweep you back in time to an earlier era in Earth's history, perhaps, the Pleistocene Era? These waters make you wonder whether some prehistoric creature will launch out of the waters at you if you get too close. Yet, you'll see kayakers padding all about these waters. Located in Twin City, Georgia, is a serene retreat spanning 1,634 acres with a 412-acre mill pond surrounded by cypress and tupelo trees draped in Spanish moss, creating a picturesque and tranquil environment. The park's centerpiece is the historic Parrish Mill, a combination gristmill, sawmill, covered bridge, and dam built in 1880. The mill, restored in 1998, occasionally operates and can grind up to 200 pounds of corn per hour, offering visitors a glimpse into its rich history. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a variety of activities, including fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and hiking. The park offers 11 miles of trails for hikers, runners, and cyclists, as well as opportunities to spot wildlife like gopher tortoises, blue herons, and white ibis. For accommodations, the park provides lakeside camping, cozy cottages, picnic shelters, and a conference center.

Beautiful lake for kayaking. Cottages on premise and primitive camping sites. Not far from route…read more16. Workers were pleasant.

Great little campground at the Okefenokee Swamp! We are camping here for 3 nights in a 30' Class A…read more The campground sites offer water, electric and a dump station. Each site is level and gravel. There is not any privacy between sites but they are not stacked on top of each other either. There is a fire pit, a picnic table, a grill and a lantern hook at each site. There are only 3 campsites on Lake Laura Walker but all of the other campsites have a view of it. There is one bathhouse for the campground and I did not go in it so I don't know how clean it is. The rest of the park is well maintained so I imagine the bathhouse would be too. The park offers a visitor center with a gift shop and ice cream and boiled peanuts for sale. The staff are all friendly and knowledgeable about the area. The park is about 20 mins from Waycross should you need to shop or grab a bite to eat. There are two playgrounds, a fitness area, many pavilions and picnic areas. There is also an area for Sunday Church service which starts at 9:30 am. They also offer cabins and cottages for rent and there are separate campgrounds for pioneer and group camping. They have a VERY large dog park! One side for small dogs and the other for large dogs. Each side offers a bench and a watering station. This dog park added an extra star to my overall rating! We enjoyed our stay here and were happy to find out we were only about 8 miles from the Okefenokee Swamp Park which is also highly recommended!

Great relaxing park. We visited back to back because we enjoyed it so much the first time. There…read moreis fishing, swimming. Kayak rental, hiking and more. There were no bugs when we went and all the facilities were well maintained and close access to all the camping spots.

Beautiful nature scene along the boardwalk and bird sanctuary. Highly recommend for quiet walks or…read morebike rides. Very peaceful.

What a gem this park is! This place have us a perfect respite while driving through Georgia. The…read moreentrance may be nondescript enough to casually pass unless looking out for a sign, but there really didn't appear to be a whole lot of other buildings or houses nearby. Parking is ample, there's a huge covered picnic area, and the boardwalk snakes around the edges of the Satilla River towards a paved path that chiefs to a pier eventually. Thank you Woodbine!