This is a super cute park. There is no playground so definitely be aware of that but it is a nice…read moreplace to chill at the lake.

A hidden gem in Cumming right by the lake! A friend of mine told me about this park a few years…read moreago, and it's become a favorite of mine to visit, especially in the Fall! Heads up, you will feel like you're driving into a neighborhood but rest assured, you're in the right spot! It leads you right to the entrance, and there is tons of parking available. There's a trailhead sign as well which is helpful. Gorgeous views of the lake on every side of the park, with plenty of trails in and around the park. Every time I visit, it's always very quiet and serene, and there's a little beach/island that is all dried out now that you can go walk out on which is cool. Anytime I need to destress, a walk around here instantly does the trick!

Just found this park today and so happy we did! It's on the smaller side, but tons of green turf…read morespace to run around and also the playground equipment is brand new and nice! They have a large playset for older kids and a smaller set off to the side. They have a ton of swings as well as handicapped swings too. They also have the shade overhangs which are clutch in the summer! They have a bigger pavilion area that has about 20 picnic tables as well as benches lining the playground. They have a nice bathroom facility area as well. It's located right in front of the new parks and recs office just outside downtown. My 6 and 2 year olds had a blast playing here for a few hours.

We came here because we couldn't bring Floyd to Suwannee Creek Park (no dogs allowed). Although…read moreFloyd wasn't allowed here either Mayla had fun at both parks. Someone was having a birthday party. It was a nice sunny day. Lots of good climbing to be done on the jungle gym. Nicole and I alternated watching our girl while we walked Floyd. Next stop lunch.

I'm always on the hunt for a new bike trail, so I decided to head to Big Creek Park in Roswell. If…read moreyou have any favorite trails, let me know in the comments! I entered at Old Alabama Road parked at Big Creek Park and followed the signs. The trail is well-maintained, clean, and wide enough for cyclists, walkers, and runners to comfortably share the path - in most areas. One of my favorite things about this trail is that much of it is shaded, making for a really enjoyable ride. The park has massave MTB & hiking trails as well. Plus restrooms and pleanty of free parking. The trail system is larger than I expected. There are several connecting paths that was listed as color coded according to the level. I found myself taking a different route than I planned and accidentally made a few complete loops before realizing I had connected to another trail! I completed around 23 miles - easy ride. I'd consider this a great beginner-friendly trail. Most of the ride is relatively flat with only one or two moderate inclines that got me a lil winded. Otherwise, it's an easy, low-impact ride that's perfect for enjoying the scenery. Since the trail winds through neighborhoods, I saw a nice mix of families, casual riders, walkers, runners. Everyone seemed to have plenty of room to enjoy the trail. This is definitely a trail I'll be riding again. A great place for riders of all skill levels. If you're looking for a scenic, peaceful ride that's easy to access and enjoyable for the whole family, Big Creek Greenway is absolutely worth checking out.

I had the pleasure of visiting this trail that is part of the Big Creek Greenway, Cumming…read more Well-paved & maintained, this trail is suitable for people of all ages. Although it was pretty crowded on a Monday evening, the walk was very peaceful among trees with lots of shade. Great for walking your dogs, biking, jogging or simply a quiet evening walk. The creek that crosses the trail offers a refreshing break in between walks. With all the below-mentioned amenities, this is one of the best trailheads that I've been to so far in Georgia. Amenities offered: Wheelchair accessible parking & restrooms, vending machine, picnic benches, drinking water fountain, pet waste stations, park benches, free parking lot

I pay $120 annually (out of county fee) to play pickleball and use the weight room. Fantastic deal!read more

Gorgeous park but Forsyth County boneheads need to improve the ridiculous traffic situation. What…read moredo the geniuses do when fire trucks can't leave station inside park due to blocked vehicles?

Closest thing to a beach. The kids love it. Want to go back…read moresoon Jsjjsjsjsisksnsksiisjsisjsj

August 16, 2020…read more There is a 5$ fee to get in. This is our third park on Lake Lanier. Perhaps due to recent showers but I thought the water clarity was superior here compared to War Hill or Shoal Creek. You could see schools of fish sized 2-3 inches in length right there with you on the shore. The fish are used to being fed which is why they don't venture far from shore. The beach front is large and there is plenty of parking too. I liked that the park had trash cans right where you park. Good thinking. The water was in the low 80s and very refreshing. I went for a half mile swim by the buoys and played for a couple of hours with our little one in the water. The beach does have a few rocks at the shoreline and if you don't have water shoes you might stub your toe. Just tread carefully. So far this was a winner but there are other parks we have yet to explore.

What would you pay to get up close and personal with a concrete and earthen structure, well five…read morebucks per vehicle may seem reasonable, this ticket also gets you toilet privileges, bbq grills, and a picnic pavilion and some other intangibles. Dams are structures built to primarily obstruct the flow of water usually built across a stream or river constructed by man or beavers, yes there are many type of dams and in some cases provide a life-sustaining resource to people although some seem to obstruct the life of some - it's been rumored that salmon hate dams as do those that work to promote to protect the swimming right of fish. I guess one would have to weigh the pros and cons to pick a side being millions of each species are affected since humans eat fish the fish usually lose. Dams are an extremely important part of this nation's infrastructure--equal in importance to bridges, roads, airports, and other major elements of the infrastructure. They can serve several functions at once, including water supply for domestic, agricultural, industrial, and community use; flood control; recreation; and clean, renewable energy through hydropower. It's nice to know this dam has a revenue stream beside my five buck so the return on the investment is shortened. I came here at the right time on the right day - the generating stations were operating so the lower river was filled and the water was racing to its next destination so probably not the best time to float on a tube or kayak. I was somewhat surprised or maybe amused to see signage on the bank of this river that's designates the shoreline as a life-preserver zone, thankfully the government is providing this knowledge or we might have some people from the gene-pool wondering in to this massive deadly volume of rapidly flowing water, it seems the wildlife in the area understands the danger without barriers or communications. I wish I could of gotten closer to the structure so I could see the water boil from beneath the discharge of the generators but I was happy to see they do have a walk bridge a little downstream of the dam that allows you to cross over and experience the power of the release up close without a life preserver and only requires a little common sense sometimes a "danger sign" isn't needed for the obvious threat. I'm a fan of dams and understand I'm screwed if the dam burst during my visit even though I am parked in a designated paved parking lot far below the water level on the other side of this massive structure even though there is no signage inform me of this fact...

10/10!!!! GORGEOUS morning hike. Nicely maintained trail. AMAZING views. Well worth the drive.read more

This is excellent training trail for hikers. For some reason, I always feel fatigue on this trail,…read moremaybe because of gravel road surface or more uneven elevation changes.

Love the hike here to the Indian Seats! There is a full 3.5 mile loop, but to get to the Indian…read moreseats it's just a quick 1.5 miles. Such a beautiful but short little hike up, and the trail itself is very wide and accommodating to a lot of foot traffic. It does get a bit busy on weekends, but still worth it! The only downside is that because it is preserved, dogs are not permitted and could lead to a fine. Definitely friendly for littles and families, but you should obviously be cautious as you get to the top by the rocks and seats. There is also a nice fenced deck/pavilion that you can hangout on and enjoy a break during your hike.

I've camped Grilled Fished Swam boated…read more Partied Worked And all at lake Lanier I love that place People get way to drunk there at the restaurant, on their boat and just in general it's a drinking place for the adults which cause lots of accidents don't believe the myths It's a great place for the family Just be aware and safe and enjoy

A hidden staycation opportunity that flies under the radar. Known for their boating and lake…read moreactivities but the other side offers a relaxed environment. Lodge/hotel lodging with spacious rooms with the treat of a Keurig in each room. A truly heated pool with poolside service or indoor or patio eating. Onsite restaurant with outdoor lake views offering buffet breakfast and menu dinners. A coffee nook offering fresh coffee/lattes along with patries. The topper is an onsite spa. Plenty of options on the property with golf, pickle ball, game room and water park.

This is a very family-friendly park. Before fowler, this park was my favorite in forsyth county…read more But if u live closer to here versus Fowler, i suggest u go here. It features... -A mile walking trail (concrete) -Plenty of baseball fields -a football field (new) -2 soccer fields -tenis courts -and a VERY neat batting cage obviously there is something for everybody here

Great spot to walk and recreate. Asphalt path, plenty of parking Frisbee Golf course, soccer…read morefields, ball yards. Benches can be used to take a break and gaze at the trees and birds. Bathrooms available. Pavilions for group gatherings. Children's play area. Can't believe I haven't checked it out before.

Gary Pirkle is a fine soccer park located off Suwanee Dam Road that drew my attention not for its…read morebeautifully maintained 67 acres of land, or its sports fields, or its giant playground under a 90' solar powered shelter pavilion, or its Community Garden & Activity Barn. It attracted me because of my deep love for bridges, covered bridges to be exact. The covered bridge is roughly 43 feet long from post to post and crosses Richland Creek. It is located along the yellow trail directly between the two largest soccer fields in the park, both of which feature synthetic grass turfs. Although the bridge itself uses a simple king post design, the craftsman details make this one of the most attractive covered bridges I've ever seen... and I've seen a lot! For example, the roof is wrapped in copper sheathing, the paint stain is an attractive faint greenish-gray, all the overhead beams are scalloped on the ends and the railing itself has cutaways of trees every foot and a half or so. I've reviewed every historic bridge in Georgia, so I was delighted to discover this newer addition built in 2009 (slightly before the park opened in March of 2010). FINDING THE BRIDGE I was in the area attending a reunion BBQ with my Mission Trip team from my December 2016 trip to Kenya. It was the first time we've all been together since returning home from our experience in a Maasai village 5 hours north of Nairobi. The girl who hosted the BBQ is a marathon runner and runs in Gary Pirkle park often. It is literally seconds from her subdivision, but she had no idea there was a covered bridge within the park. When I turned onto Austin Garner Rd while driving to the parking area, I saw two ladies having a conversation just outside the community garden. I stopped to ask if they knew the best place to park to see the covered bridge but neither was aware it existed. Once I'd parked, I asked a few soccer teens how well they knew the park, to which they replied "very", but none new the location of the bridge. I gotta admit I felt like a total nerd at that moment with my strange desire to come here to see a covered bridge, but once I found it, those feelings were replaced with a calm joy. FINAL THOUGHTS I simply can't explain why I love them, but I do and I can't tell you exactly why this particular one brought me an immediate sense of tranquility (even though I was surrounded by excited youth, yelling coaches and soccer moms), but it did. If you are a covered bridge lover, the bridge here @ Gary Pirkle Park will absolutely delight your senses. 2017/83

Excellent park. My son plays rec soccer here and the fact they have lights allows for practices to…read morebe held at night. The park is clean and there are several soccer fields to play and practice on. The covered playground is also a plus. I give Gary Pirkle Park a much deserved 5 stars!