Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Bridge Road, Athens, GA 30629, Located in Comer, 706-783-5349, 800-864-7275, One of the most picturesque state parks in Georgia, this 1,018 acre park contains the longest original site covered bridge in the state which spans 229 feet across the South Fork River and was built in 1885. Amenities of the park including camping sites, a five acre pond, picnic shelters, seven miles of hiking trails, five miles of bicycling trails, 12 miles of horseback riding trails, canoe and pedal boat rentals, and fishing for catfish, bass, and bream. more...

Athens YMCA 915 Hawthorne Avenue, Athens, GA 30606, 706-543-6596, Fun activity and recreation center for all ages promoting caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith.

Green Hills Country Club 4080 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, GA 30605, 706-548-6032, A beautiful semiprivate 18 hole, par 72 golf course that features Bermuda greens, rolling hills, four lakes coming into play on five holes, and 15 tree-lined fairways. 

Granite Arches Climbing Services 265 Oak Grove Road, Athens, GA 30607, 706-552-1619, This company offers private rock climbing lessons and guide services throughout the Southeastern United States, as well as personalized climbing instructions that cover beginner, intermediate, lead, and rescue climbing. more... 

North Oconee River Greenway and Heritage Trail 205 Old Commerce Road, Athens, GA 30601, 706-613-3615, There are thirteen miles of northern boundary available to joggers, walkers, and bikers on this greenway and heritage trail. 

Skate-A-Round USA 3030 Cherokee Road, Athens, GA 30601, 706-546-5951, Let the "good times roll" at this large skating rink that offers games and fun for everyone in the family. Call for session, party, and group information. more... 

Skatersxtreme Skate Park 30 Commerce Road, Athens, GA 30606, 706-353-9700, This 12,000 square foot skating facility houses a 9,000 square foot park consisting of a 34 foot wide spine ramp with five, six, and eight foot decks.