Absolutely beautiful venue! But ladies, let me warn you, if you're going here for an outdoor…read morewedding, wear flats outside and switch to your heels once you get inside. The gravel leading from where you park to the outside area will destroy your heels. My Louboutin tips were gone from both of my heels and the leather on the heels were shredded. Needless to say, I will be dropping my heels off this week for repair. Also, if this venue provided the cooks for the wedding I attended on 3/23/24, the food is absolutely AMAZING.

Vines garden will always have a special place in my heart. First, we took our maternity photos…read morethere, and then eventually had our wedding there. Overall, the experience was OK for our guest, but working with the coordinators that day of completely abandoned my wishes of having an outdoor wedding due to potential rain, which went from 60% to 20% on the day of my wedding. They would not budge. They would not let me have the outdoor wedding that I had been planning months for. And of course, not a drop of rain happened during the wedding. Overall, the venue is affordable, and I will say decor and flowers are included in your package, which did make it worth it for us. Also, it was right up the street from our house, so for those pros, I appreciate it.

Gwinnett County has so many beautiful parks it's always fun when visiting one for the first time…read more Today it was Bay Creek Park located at 175 Ozora Rd. in Loganville, Ga. What a beautiful park with something for everyone. The park is on 154 acres, handicap accessible and has multiple playground areas, seven baseball fields, volleyball court, 4 tennis courts, basketball courts, skate parks, a multi purpose field, plenty of covered seating areas, pavilions, picnic area, beautiful paved walking trail and clean restrooms. I really like that one of the play areas is covered with colorful awnings offering sun protection for the kids. Parking is plentiful. The Bay Creek Police Station is located directly next to the park.

I was in search of a park with tennis courts and I found this park! The tennis courts are really…read morenice. The only downside is that there's only 4. 2 of the course have pickle ball lines as well! They also have a skate park, basketball courts, and a place for parties. This park is a gem for sure!

Peaceful place to walk, exercise, ride bike, or see the big pond. I recommend that you visit.read more

I love this park!!! Long walking/jogging trails and very beautiful scenery. The trails are always…read moreclean and clear. My kids love searching for the local wildlife.

This is a great spot to park while doing computer work or even taking a 15 minute or lunch hour…read morebreak. You can walk the entire front loop in 15 minutes and the wildlife is wonderful here. Ducks, turtles, birds etc. They have a play ground, picnic area and plenty of areas for your dog to sniff around. I was a little disappointed they didn't have more Doggy stations. I brought a bag with me but when there's an unexpected 2nd poo, you're stuck having to do a whole lap to get one and go back.

Great park to get away for a short run or walk. Lots of ducks. Fishing for certain groups on…read morecertain days. The facility has an indoor gym. Small playground for kids and pets.

We took our 14 month old here for a few hours and he had a great time. The park is clean and well…read moreshaded. The designated play areas are covered in a few inches of recycled tire shreds which is much better than mulch. This "ToddlerTown" as the sign explains is for ages 2 to 5 but our very active 14 month old seemed to fair well. We were the only one's there at the time however, and were able be on the equipment with him to be close, just in case. So I can see it would be better for 2+ since you could sit on a bench and watch from there. There are no restrooms directly on site and are located within City Hall and only when they are open for business. There are three different areas. There is a swing set that has a few "bucket" swings for those that can't swing themselves and a few regular swings. There are then two other similar play areas: one that is obviously built for 2-3 year olds and one that is built for 4-5 year olds. All in all a good time.

Great location. Easy park and play. Boy Scouts have created nice tables and shelters . Best for…read moretoddler to age 4/5. Only downside is can be little lid with traffic, but fun to watch cars go by.

A great park with good playgrounds and a good walking trail. The pavilions are easy to rent out and…read morethe park is well maintained. There's a little community garden here as well!!

I love coming here to walk my dog and enjoy the dog park. It's really peaceful! Great for a family…read morepicnic or even a solo picnic. I feel safe parking my vehicle and it's really great that they keep the park really clean and you don't have to worry about random trash. I appreciate it because I lived in an area before where I had to always walk my dog around trash.

The lake view was amazingly beautiful. From any angle of the four corners of the lake, you'll get a…read morenice view. The Asian Garden was underwhelming. I guess the significant other and I expected more Asian art or shrubberies. This would have been a cute picturesque spot for our engagement shoot but the trees overhead provided too much shade for an early evening shoot. The Rose Garden was unique with its white columns and statues. It wasn't an expansive garden, but it was nice as it was situated in a sunlit area. The park also had a miniature railroad track along with its own town. It looked like toys for the children to interact with. There was a fence around the area so I guess it's only open during certain times. The children's maze seemed fun and interesting... I am unsure of its depth though as we only took a peek inside. The hedge was about 5 feet tall as I could sort of peek over the hedge. There seemed to be another area that might have had walking trails other than just the immediate areas as you enter the park grounds. Plenty of parking to be found as this isn't a popular park. It's clean and nice for sure! There was plenty of nooks and crannies to explore though.

Vines Park in Loganville at one time was a beautiful and well manicured park that sits directly…read morebehind the Vines Mansion which is used for weddings, photo shoots and other events. I remember my first visit to the park many, many years ago. The lovely lake and bridges, pavilions, themed botanical gardens, the statues throughout the park, the paved walking trails and the entertaining Vines Garden miniature railroad which has over 1,000 feet of track and runs through a little train town. Although all those things still exist, the park is no longer well manicured and has lost some of the natural beauty I remember it once held. There is a lot of overgrowth of the bushes and trees and the weeds are taking over. It is still a nice and serene little park to visit with very few visitors, but no longer one that I'd make a trip to enjoy its beauty.

Sometimes, actually most times, I use hiking as a way to be alone with my thoughts. To contemplate…read moreand reflect on life and decisions (past, present & future). It's also a great time to pray for my family, friends and the world at large... and simply give thanks for the blessings I sometimes take for granted. I LOVE group hikes, but I cherish deeply the alone value of a solo hike. [ TODAY'S TRAIL ENCOUNTER ] God made me adventurous, there is no doubt about that. The thought of exploring someplace new brings so much excitement and anticipation that I literally tingle inside. So today when I decided to hike a 1.5 mile section of the equestrian trail that I've never taken, even I was surprised at just how eager I was to walk it. I've hiked almost every non-biking trail in this park, but for some reason I've never stepped foot on this segment. Would it be difficult? Would it look different than other parts of the trail? How long before I connect to a section I recognize? And my most dominant thought: Will I meet any horses along the way? I've logged dozens and dozens of hikes here @ Harbins park and not once have I ever met a horse on the trail itself. I find it rather ironic that I get so very excited about the unknown of new hiking trails and vacation destinations, but get so worried over life and its unknowns, especially when it takes unexpected turns. I pondered this clash in thinking as I walked and prayed, asking for guidance and courage for life's challenges. As if on cue, I rounded a section of the trail only to see a deer sitting in wait along the trail. I've never seen a deer just chillaxing like that ever with its legs folded below its body (just like my cat sitting on her favorite ottoman peering out the window). I was thrilled, but I couldn't get my camera out fast enough to capture the image before it stood and ran off into the woods. While I would come to encounter about a half dozen more deer during my short walk, I kept hoping to see a horse. I figured the chances were extremely low since my hike would be shorter than normal (3 miles instead of 9) and I'd never seen one here on the trails before. There is a point on the equestrian trail where you can either continue or taken an emergency exit trail that bypasses nearly 3.5 miles of the main trail. Since I'd just hiked 8 miles the day before, I decided to take the shortcut and give my old legs a rest. But as good fortune would have it, I discovered two riders walking their horses on this side trail. I couldn't believe my eyes!! How odd that I would get my wish on a shortcut route I generally never use. What was even more interesting is I knew one of the riders from church. I've invited her & her family many times to join one of the OFF-THE-GRID yelp hikes that I host monthly. As we talked, I shared the date of the next upcoming hike and wouldn't you know it, she is free! God works in mysterious ways indeed! [ AMENITIES ] What an amazing park!!! * Harbins Park is the largest Gwinnett County park @ 1,960 acres * Trails include a 4.3-mile paved multi-purpose trail, 7-mile equestrian trail, 13-mile mountain biking trail and 4.5-mile hiking trail. * Several playground, picnic pavilions, grills, restrooms, and parking areas including an equestrian trailer parking. * The Football Complex has a lighted walking track, dog park, lake, and 1.5-mile paved trail. * The Baseball Complex includes seven baseball/softball fields, restrooms, concessions, and a LARGE parking area. * The main park also has a water pump in the parking area to rinse trail mud off your mountain bike. * Believe it or not, the public restrooms are generally clean, stocked and SMELL GOOD!!! [ FINAL THOUGHTS ] I ponder a great many things, wishing for answers and hoping for wisdom to better manage life's complexities. Like most people, when it comes to life I just want to know where it's going. Funny how something as simple as a hike can reveal small truths. Truths like how you may never know the twists and turns of your trails, or be able to control the ups & downs of your journey; But if you keep pressing forward with good thoughts, excitement and openness to possibilities, God will surely give you wonders and delights along the way to encourage you. 2019/118

Awesome park! Two entrances with two different parks for the kids. Great trails for anyone from…read moreintermediate to experienced. Pathed walking path and trails in the woods. The river is awesome to relax and just breathe for a while! Highly recommend!!

My daughters love our community park and all of the great activities they have year round!read more

We go to this park all the time. There is a play area for young toddlers and one for older kids…read more After playing you can walk or dive over to the Brusters across the street for an ice cream. This park is very popular since it's in the middle of grayson. The Farmers market is every Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm. My little boy calls it the brown park because of the brown wood chips on the ground but I don't think I like that about this playground. It would be nice if it had the rubber floor. I think it's needed for little babies or toddlers who fall more often.