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Parks
Flagpole Magazine's guide to parks in Athens.
Map of ACC Leisure Services Facilities
Shows locations of parks operated by ACC government.
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State Botanical Garden of Georgia
A 313 acre preserve set aside by the University of Georgia to foster appreciation, understanding,
and stewardship of plants and nature. Features miles of hiking trails, a three-story tropical conservatory, and
gardens showcasing native and international flora.
Read about the history and growth of the Botanical Garden.
Oconee Forest Park
A 60 acre natural area on the UGA campus providing recreation, teaching, and research opportunities for the community while preserving its 100-year-old forest.
Sandy Creek Park
Nearly 800 acres featuring Lake Chapman surrounded by rolling fields and woods. Offers a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, including playgrounds, sports areas, swimming, hiking, camping, horse trails, dog runs, and picnic areas.
Sandy Creek Nature Center
225 acres of woodland, fields, and wetlands serve as a wildlife sanctuary and environmental education facility. Provides more than 5 miles of nature trails. The ENSAT Center features interactive learning centers which promote understanding of our natural environment.
Greenways and Riverside Parks
A series of parks and trails which provide opportunities to experience nature in a variety of ways while linking neighborhoods, points of interest, and activity centers.
Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail
Bear Hollow's exhibits of native Georgia wildlife such as black bears, bobcats, deer, eagles, owls, and river otters are used to
teach about wildlife and the environment.
Founders Memorial Garden
Located on the UGA campus, Founders Memorial Garden serves as a memorial to the founders of the first garden club in America, organized in Athens in 1891. The 2.5 acre area features two courtyards, a boxwood garden, a perennial garden, and an arboretum.
Latin American Ethnobotanical Garden
Highlights medicinal plants of cultural significance in Latin America and focuses attention on the critical need for conservation of this biodiversity.
ACC Leisure Services Program Guide
A schedule of events held at facilities of the Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department,
including Lyndon House Arts Center, the Morton Theatre, Sandy Creek Nature Center, and area parks.
World of Wonder Community Playground
Located in Southeast Clarke Park, the World of Wonder is Georgia's largest community-built playground.
Features two acres of mazes, slides, swings, bridges, tunnels, climbing walls, and an enclosed area for toddlers.
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