Clarke County · The Historic Heartland
Parks & Outdoors in Athens
The green minutes from the city: neighborhood loops, creek trails, and the county showpieces worth the drive.
Back to the Athens guideMemorial Park
On Gran Ellen Drive
The classic Athens park: Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail, playgrounds, tennis, and the lake.
Sandy Creek Park
North side, at 400 Bob Holman Road
The big lake park: swimming, boating, trails, and picnic shelters.
Bishop Park
On Sunset Drive
The neighborhood park with ball fields, a pool, and the walking track.
Dudley Park
East of downtown, on the North Oconee
The greenway trailhead on the river, a short walk from downtown.
Walker Park
East side, on Trail Creek Street
The east-side park with fields, the rec center, and the trail connection.
Southeast Clarke Park
On Lexington Road
The big sports complex with fields, courts, and a dog park.
Oconee Forest Park
Near the UGA campus
The UGA-managed forest with the lake loop trail, a quiet wooded walk.
State Botanical Garden of Georgia
On the UGA campus, south of downtown
313 acres of gardens and trails on the Middle Oconee, the county's showpiece green space.
Boulevard Woods Park
On Barber Street
The small neighborhood park in the Boulevard district.
Thomas N Lay Park
On Hoyt Street, near downtown
The downtown-adjacent community park with the rec center and courts.
Also in the Athens guide