Here is what you need to know most about Tribble Mill or ANY of the larger Gwinnett County parks: They are amazing works in progress.
As a Gwinnett County resident, I am extremely proud of our park system. We have some of the largest public parks I've ever seen in my life and they are all well maintained and each have a theme and personality of their own. Some focus on different sports like soccer, baseball and football while others have historic features like old Grist Mills or pay special attention to recreational activities such as skate boarding, aquatics or mountain biking. The glory of Tribble Mill is nature! If you are looking for a peaceful and tranquil place to walk your dog -or- go for a morning run, this is one of thee best parks in the entire Gwinnett County park system!
Tribble Mill is approximately 713 acres and because of the size of many GC parks, they tend to add new features (little by little) every couple of years instead of all at once. This makes almost any review obsolete within 3 years or so. Before my visit today, I hadn't been to Tribble Mill park in about 5 years and I was utterly shocked at all the new trails (both paved and unpaved) that were now available. I literally got lost, and that never happens to me.
The trail around Ozora Lake is so beautiful that I am now going to make this my official walk/running park. However, today I discovered a hidden gem that I was not previously aware of! Just past the overflow release for the lake, you will find a dirt trail that leads to a large stone outcrop where a creek crosses. Normally this is a tame area when the creek is behaving as it usually does, but today was special. We had about 2 inches of rain overnight and the creek was raging. Locals who are in-the-know were using the smooth surface beneath the creek as a giant slide that propelled you downstream 100+ yards! I was not prepared for such fun, but I was almost tempted to join them fully clothed! You can bet money the day after the next heavy rainfall I will be here sliding through the water on my butt or our pool tube!
FEATURES INCLUDE:
Fishing lake (non-motorized and electric boats allowed)
Boat ramp
Ozora Meadows (which accommodates up to 3,500 people for large events)
Cool bridges through-out
Playground
Pavilions
Grills
Restrooms
3.4-mile paved lake trail
Non paved equestrian, mountain biking and hiking trails
Cross Country Course
Park Map - https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/static/departments/parks_rec/pdf/tribble_mill_trail_map.pdf
IMMEDIATE NEEDS
* A monument sign for the entrance (nothing tells you it is a park lurking behind all the trees)
* More directional signs for the trail and the drive through the park.
Currently the kids playground is under renovation, but from the looks of the construction it promises to be amazing! Most every Gwinnett County park has a master plan available to the public to let you know what changes /additions will be made in the future. You can find them online and from what I can tell, Tribble Mill isn't even 1/3rd of the way through its planned future development. There is an old Grist Mill they plan on preserving and some really cool additions to the festival field as well as completely developing the area around Chandler Lake, the second and smaller lake.
Master Plan - https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/static/departments/parks_rec/pdf/TribbleMillParkHighRes.pdf
FINAL THOUGHTS
Yep, this place, just like other GC parks is a work in progress, but thankfully they make it available to residents and visitors as the many years of ongoing projects continue. Tribble Mill is definitely one of the gems of the county park system. So beautiful in fact that it easy to forget the park is surrounded by homes and businesses as you walk its vast acreage and it is only going to get better! Enjoy
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