We came here February 2nd, 2026 to find out if General Beauregard Lee would see his shadow!…read moreThe park is not normally open on Mondays, but this was a special occasion. In fact, this was their 45th year celebrating Groundhog Day. The gates opened a little prior to 6am and there was plenty of parking. The restrooms were right next to the parking lot and not only were they clean...they were HEATED, which was so wonderful since it was about 25 degrees outside. It was a short walk to the festivities, less than a half mile, but it was through the woods (VERY CLEARLY marked!) and over some wooden boardwalks (not sure how handicap accessible this is but it was an easy walk for this out of shape girl.) Everything was well maintained and looked beautiful even in the dark. We were able to see a bald eagle and another hawk close to the groundhog enclosure. If it would have been a bit warmer (the pond was frozen over!) I would have loved to stay and see more of the animals. Especially the otters. This girl LOVES otters. There was quite a bit of merchandise available: stuffed groundhogs, bracelets, a variety of buttons, several different tee shirts, and magnets. We bought a few items and entered the raffle to win a gift bag that included the original copy of last years proclamation. It was a really cold wait for the 7:31 proclamation time, although the park did pass out hand warmers. I think we could have waited a bit longer but since this was our first time, we had no idea how big of a crowd to expect. I would guess that there were 100-150 people. Being so early, we were right up front but I think we would have been about to see if we had gotten there a bit later. All of the employees (volunteers?) were very nice and helpful. We met many people who do this annually and there were even news crews here. It was very fun and definitely worth attending. We will definitely be returning but only when it is absolutely warmer! Ps. He saw his shadow!

Really nice place to take the whole family. Their facilities and employees are very nice. All of…read morethe animals are well cared for. The trails are great outside of the animal section.

We had my granddaughter's birthday party at No Room to Escape in Barnesville, and it was an…read moreabsolutely fantastic experience! The staff was amazing to work with--super friendly, professional, and accommodating. Their customer service went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. The escape room itself was well-designed, fun, and engaging for all ages. I highly recommend them for any event or just a fun outing. We will definitely be back!

An annual membership includes year round access to the lake, tennis courts, and seasonal use of the…read morepool. Great family environment and a lot of fun. I gave them the score I did because of the ridiculous initiation fee you have to pay your first year. If it wasn't for that it would be a great value.

Excellent campgrounds for the Boy Scouts of America. NYLT is hosted here which stands for National…read moreYouth Leadership Training. Clean camp grounds and spacious. Gets pretty cold in the Winter so be aware of that. Easy to get to and plenty of parking for parents. 5 stars!

Exceptional facilities. Beautiful setting. A total Scouting experience for Cubs, Scouts, and…read moreVenturing. One of the most scenic council rings that I have ever had the pleasure of being in for a campfire program. Campsites are some of the best that I have seen and the availability of bath house facilities are great. The staff is well trained and very service oriented.

My niece and nephews loved the place! They still going there as we speak. 10/10 recommend.read more

Well, what can I say about Southside Riders they made me the best grandma ever I treated my family…read moreto Southside Riders. They had so much fun. The folks there were knowledgeable friendly the animals were friendly. It was a wonderful experience. Only thing I can say is that we will be making another reservation soon and in inviting More family to come. wonderful place to go horseback riding.!!!!!

So, boom, I went to visit my mama in GA back in August. She's outside of ATL and there isn't much…read moreto do in her neck of the woods. Before leaving NY, I searched for activities. Came across a couple of horseback riding places. That's been on my bucket list but leaped up a few spots after seeing the movie, Nope, lol. The other horse back riding spot was closer to my mama's home and cheaper but South Side Riders is Black-owned and operated so, no contest! I scheduled a ride for me and mama. The day we were scheduled to ride, it rained. We'd gotten a call from SSR to let us know that our ride would be rescheduled because of the inclement weather. Do you know what the lady said? She said, it's raining, it makes the trail slippery, "and the horses don't like it." That's bringing me to tears now as it did then! That told me so much about these beautiful people running this place. They put the horses first!!!!! They put the horses concerns first!!! I fell in LOVE with South Side Riders when she said that! A couple of days later, we'd arrived at SSR for our trail ride. We were greeted by the beautiful couple who runs the place. The vibe was cool, friendly and they put my mom and I, who have no experience riding horses, very much at ease. I saw the horses and got giddy. They're all so beautiful, calm and sweet and you can tell they're well taken care of. The two horses that my mother and I rode seemed to have a bond. It was precious watching them interact. This was my first time on a horse. They provided a step ladder to help me get up. I appreciated that. Before hitting the actual trail, they let us go around in the enclosed area where we mounted the horses. They gave us driving instructions... That's what it felt like, a driving lesson, lol. How to steer right, left, stop, go.... All very necessary and appreciated. They made sure moms and I were comfortable before we got started. The trail ride itself was so lovely. I was nervous but that didn't last long. Before I knew it, I was relaxed and wishing I was rich so I could stay and ride all day. I talk to animals like they're human, so at one point, I'm thanking the horse for taking it easy with me as it's my first time riding. And he neighs. Like, he understood every word I'd said, and he responded. A similar interaction was probably the inspiration for the TV show, Mr. Ed. So now we're having a full-on conversation and...just thinking about it is making my heart smile. Again. When the ride was over, I skipped my giddy, animal loving self over to the petting zoo while moms waited in the car. I didn't wanna leave! The babies are so cute and sweet. The donkeys...what's their I.Q.? I'm asking because they seem quite intelligent. Whenever I visit moms, I will definitely stop by South Side for a trail ride!

I love this school! The facilities are clean and well kept and the provocations are amazing! I love…read morelooking at Brightwheel to see pics and updates. Most of all, the love the entire staff has for my daughter is unmatched by any other facility. They go out of their way to make her feel at home, which in turn helps me feel at ease while working. A great gem on the south side for sure!

Just got home from a weekend at Meriweather! As first time brownie campers,,, my daughter had a…read moreblast! I also enjoyed the lay out and peaceful natural environment! There are large wheel barrow style carts to get your gear from the car to the cabins. Pathways are clearly marked. Trails are clearly marked as well ( be careful some say no horses foot traffic only.... yet there were several piles of horse manure on the heathers trail) the girls loved the hiking, horseback riding and overall experience there! Ranger Mike was very helpful and friendly. Sunflower the activities director was also helpful and friendly. The crew that helped us at the barn were knowledgeable and interacted very well with our troop. My daughter is now begging to go to summer camp at Meriweather!