Athens Georgia Recreation

State Parks

• Watson Mill Bridge State Park
  650 Watson Mill Bridge Road • Athens, GA 30629
  Located in Comer
  706-783-5349
  One of the most picturesque state parks in Georgia, this 1,018 acre park contains the longest... 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,... more...  map

Sports Centers

• Active Climbing - Indoor Rock Climbing Gym
  665 Barber Street • Athens, GA 30601
  Located 2 Minutes from Downtown
  706-354-0038
  The first and only indoor rock climbing gym serving Athens and nearby cities. All levels welcome.... more...

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,... more...  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... 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... more...  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... 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... more...  map