Amazing route to go on a walk or bike ride. The trail runs parallel with the Savannah River, so the view is stunning and very peaceful. Been here few times and it can get pretty crowded during the late afternoon with people taking their evening stroll, runners, bikers. There is also a kayak renting area. I've seen groups rent out kayaks and leisurely make their way down the river. The park serves many recreational purposes, highly recommend checking it out. They have few rest rooms that are well kept and managed with even a medical emergency supply room incase of any incidents. The grounds are kept very clean too and lots of public parking available. Disclaimer, lots of nats flying around once weather warms up. read more

Savannah Rapids Park - Parks Near Me - Martinez, Georgia

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Good place to go walking and listen to music through your headphones. You will pass by all kinds of people. You will also pass by some beautiful scenery. The only issue there seems to be even though the park has signs and provides bags to clean up after the pets. You have to watch carefully where you step along the way. read more

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Since the hurricane, the main building is gone, but the beauty of the park is still here. I hope that it eventually gets worked on, because it's SUCH a nice place. I'd love to thank the park staff for keeping this park clean and a great place to relax and observe nature. read more

Savannah Rapids Park is a great place to pass a few hours at any time of year. This is the headwaters for the Augusta canal and the old locks are still there for you to view. It also has a great overlook over the rapids and Savannah river and is a really beautiful place. There's a visitors center here with real bathrooms, a water fountain, and AC for hot summer days, but there's not a lot to see so it's really more of a pit stop. For the hottest days, they've got a mister towards the southern end of the park which is great for little kids and adults alike. There's a few bridges and docks that you can fish from, and also a kayak rental place if you'd like to boat on the canal! read more

The northern end of Augusta's canal offers some impressive sights, with dam and canal infrastructure providing an interesting setting, while an apparent tradition of covering all the fences with padlocks seems to have started well before my time given the age of some of the locks. Boating in the canal was an option as well, and it looked like a great place for it. A large event venue overlooks the dam. But if you just want to walk around and take in the nature there's plenty of room for that. read more

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I can't believe I never knew this place existed! It is such a nice place to visit and see the great outdoors. The river is beautiful and I think it's a great place for a hike! read more

Savannah Rapids Park - Parks Near Me - Martinez, Georgia

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We enjoy coming here to walk. However, if it's hot there is very little shade available. The trail is dirt, so if it just rained it gets muddy. The kayak rentals are also located here and you can set up bus pickup. Lots of parking and there are public restrooms available. read more

One of my absolute favorite places in the CSRA!! Anytime someone visits me from out of town, I always take them here to see the Savannah Rapids at the canal head gates. It gives a great view of a wide area of the Savannah River, where the Augusta Canal begins, and it's absolutely breath-taking. Start walking down the Augusta Canal Trail, and you'll have the river on one side, and the canal on the other. The trail is a great place for a walk, run, or bike ride, and the canal is an excellent place to kayak! Savannah Rapids Kayak Rental inside the park will rent you a kayak so you can kayak down the canal. They will also meet you at Lake Olmstead, where they have a van that will drive you back to the park. Besides the outdoor activities at the park, there are also various picnic pavilions and a large indoor event area (Savannah Rapids Pavilion) where I've seen proms and weddings and other large gatherings. Savannah Rapids Park really has it all! read more

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Beautiful scenery, great place to take family and even pets. You can also rents kayaks and canoes.

I love that Augusta has continued to pour into this location and has kept it nice and welcoming. The canal trail is beautiful between the canal and river and is great for long distance biking, walking and running. The trail leads into downtown augusta which can be nice depending on what you have planned. Great spot for a picnic! read more

Very beautiful clean park with tons of breathe taking view. As someone new to the area it's a great place to take in the beauty of this state read more

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Dang. I don't know what the deal is, y'all. I've been coming here for years, several times a month to walk and enjoy the scenery, and for different family and social events. I don't know what's changed (management, Covid, etc.?) but recently since the end of the summer this place is just not as well kept as it used to be. Trash overflowing, bathrooms dirty, ick! I know we're all trying our best these days, but I miss the way this park/facility used to be!! read more