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... mapNorth 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... mapSkatersxtreme 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
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