Walking trails are paved and great for strollers. Path is relatively short and loops around, plus…read moreit's mostly shaded. Playground is right off of the path. Pool has a shallow end with splash pad area. Only giving four stars because there was a lot of trash on the playground despite there being plenty of trash cans nearby.

We love Bishop. It's one of our favorite places to play with the kids! It's a good place to meet up…read morewith others for outside play days and let the kids run. Plus there is beautiful views of the sky morning day and night.

The hidden gem of Athens. I've gone here too many times to count. My dog and I would have the best…read moretime at Ben Burton. It's tucked away from the main road so I can let Nala off leash to enjoy the open field and water. (Obviously recommended to keep dogs on leash if you are not sure how they react to strangers or other animals!) It's beautiful during spring and summer time. There's also trails you can take where you'll be surrounded by water, trees, and the rest of nature. If you merge off to the trail that goes left, you can find this amazing spot that oversees the water from a birds eye view. You climb up the rocks and there's a plateau where you can sit atop and enjoy your surroundings. Sometimes you'll see swimmers, sometimes you'll see kayakers. It's also a great spot to bring your hammocks and just ~hang~

The view was beautiful, great picnic area.... but the gravel walking area is horrible! The map says…read moreits a loop but its NOT it led me into someone's backyard!, had to walk a mile up hill when it was 100 degrees, made my blood sugar go super low and could have killed me, will not be walking again

I have been to Sandy Creek Park many times and I never stop being amazed at the many activities the…read morepark has to offer. Best way to see your tax money at work. For $2 per person you may do any or all of the following. Enjoy their man made lake beach, fishing, 7 mile nature trail around the lake, volleyball, Frisbee course, picnic tables, picnic grills, use their baseball diamond and for additional fee you may rent a canoe and boat around the lake. Their is plenty of shade and plenty of room for you and your family to still feel you are on your own. You may choose to take a nature trail to Sandy Creek Nature Center which is approx 6 miles away. The nature trails are very well kept with man made wood breaches when necessary and the ocasional benches.

We went here to use one the private dog parks since our dog is a service dog in training with…read morerestrictions on playing with unknown dogs. You call ahead to reserve one of the five fenced in areas for $1 per hour per dog. It also costs $2 per person to enter the park. The space was beautiful and had tons of space for my dog to run around! Also had a nice picnic table and water for the dog so would be great for a picnic. We will definitely be back!!

The dog park is great to get my boys out and stretch their legs since we just moved back to the…read morearea and currently live in an apartment. Can't wait for the construction next to it to be completed so the pond can be refilled and I have the ability to utilize the park in its entirety.

What an incredible local find. I literally just googled things to do with kids in Athens, GA. I was…read moreshocked first that it was free, so we traveled about 30 minutes from my daughters home. What a serene park, with a smaller zoo but was so nice. The tree coverage was perfect and it was a nice little journey into nature. There were bald eagles, owls, snakes, alligator, otter, red fox, and my favorite bears! I have never been so close to bears. The park is well kept and I was very impressed by the grounds. Nice little zoo takes about 30-45 minutes to walk through. Follow signs to park to see zoo signs. They also have a very nice public pool. This is a great spot for kiddos. This would be perfect for a picnic. And it's FREE! Very nice spot to visit.

Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum…read more This museum is really a hidden gem. it's on the same property as the Botanical Gardens and it is incredible. great afternoon place to spend an hour or two seeing some of the most beautiful artwork you will see. some new. some hundreds of years old. this museum is to the left of the gardens and I thought it was an event space.

Headed out for a group hike and was NOT disappointed. We opted for the Red Oak and Black Gum Loop…read more This hike was relatively easy, well marked with just a few inclines and gorgeous views along the trail. The highlight was finishing near the tulips at the end of our hike. Gorgeous morning out and perfect location for a spring kick-off in nature.

Brand new playground with shade cloths over the equipment. The bathroom is always clean when I've…read morebeen there, and there are picnic tables and water fountains. On the other side of the park there are two large enclosed fields serving as a dog park area. An abundance of trails exists behind the park which lead to the other side of the park including the Tony Hawk skate park, tennis courts, soccer fields and a running track. Only downside is parking is slim due to the popularity of the new park.

What a great park for everyone! Visiting from Baltimore for the holidays. I have a high energy dog,…read moremy friend had her 11 month old son, and we were able to play, walk, and explore. Loved how friendly the parents and children were at the playground. Dog parents were also attentive and friendly. Separate Small dog and big dog park areas.

It's a really nice run spot! It's nice to get away from road running and to get a little more…read morenature. From the beginning of the greenway to the end and back my watch said it was 3 miles. There are also benches along the greenway, so it would be a great spot to bring a book and read a bit and walk some!! Also super good for kids

I was in town for a couple of days and wanted to ride my bike in a safe area. Thought I could use…read morethe greenway to do so---but the greenway looked like it started at Cook park and went all the way to Sandy Creek but after a couple of loops realized it did not. Too bad! Please connect your greenway to make it more of a distance good for bicycles. Downtown very congested for bicycles with very few bike lanes! It was a beautiful park with the river so I gave it 4 stars!

We enjoyed the hike. My dog, Harley, had a great time finding all of the new smells! The…read moredirections are not correct. If you are headed here then go past the address that is listed and take a left onto Lake Herrick Dr and follow it to the tennis courts. If you park there you can enter the hiking trail at the bridge on the lake.

Amazing area, with boardwalks that take you right up to the lake. Clean, well maintained, and easy…read moreaccess

It was the best 20 minutes of my life! The turtle was the best part, I wasn't the one who paid for…read moreit, so i don't know the price, but I'm sure it was affordable. Go see the turtle when you're there, or the snakes if you like snakes.

June 2021. Sandy Creek Nature Center in Athens, GA, is a hidden jewel in the area. They hold an…read moreeducation and visitors center where they feature reptiles, amphibians, exhibits and a library. They hold different activity programs for all ages. (More information on site or in their website) The main reason I ever visited is because they have beautiful wetland hiking trails that connect to other trails within the city and county such as Cook's trail and the North Oconee River Greenway trail but be aware because pets nor bikes are allowed in their trails. I personally enjoy their hiking trails because on a hot day you can enjoy a nice shade all the way but if it has recently rained be aware this is wetlands so bring shoes accordingly. Last, another reason I like hiking the Sandy Creek Nature Center wetlands trails is because you get to experience an active wildlife.