RECREATION

State Parks

• 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...  map

Recreation Areas

• 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. more...  map

Golf

• 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.  map

Hiking & Climbing

• 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...  map

• 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.  map

Skating

• 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...  map

• 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.  map