Let your children climb the monkey bars and slide down the slides while you prepare for the afternoon picnic at the park. Sit in the shade and delight in fresh produce from the local markets. Let the whole family play. Select your region to view our variety of picnic areas and playgrounds in the Lake Hartwell area.
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Bishop Park 705 Sunset Drive Athens, GA www.accleisureservices.com/bishoppark 706-613-3589 Playground, swimming pool, paved walking path, basketball courts, and tennis complex. |
Sandy Creek Park 400 Holman Rd Athens, GA 30607 www.sandycreekpark.com 706-613-3631 On Lake Chapman, opened Tues. through Sun., hours vary by season), park entrance fee is $2 per person (kids under 4 and seniors are free) and disc golf fee is $1 per person. This pleasant park has a beach, playground, fishing pier, tent camping sites, dog runs, picnic area, horse trails, boat ramp, hiking trails, disc golf course, seasonal inexpensive canoe, kayak and paddle boat rentals; basketball and tennis courts. |
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Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr. (In the Five Points Area) Athens, GA www.athensclarkecounty.com/bearhollow 706-613-3616. Playground, outdoor swimming pool, picnic places, restrooms, dog area, a lake and nature trail. The path around the lake is great for kid’s bikes and strollers. Bear Hollow Trail free zoo is also in this park. |
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Satterfield Park 3028 Cherokee Road Athens, GA www.accleisureservices.com/satterfield 706-613-3589 Tennis courts, playground and batting cages. |
Southeast Clarke Park 4440 Lexington Road Athens, GA www.accleisureservices.com/southeast 706-613-3871 Open Daily 8am to sunset Huge World of Wonder Playground (on Whit Davis Rd.), Tennis courts, nature trails and Skatepark of Athens which is for both skate boards and BMX bikes (anyone under 12 must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times). |
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Big Oaks Recreation Area on Hartwell Dam located 1 mile passed the Savannah River/Lake Hartwell Dam on the GA side or 5 miles from Hartwell, GA. Free. Playground, picnic area, restrooms, boat ramp and facilities for handicapped. Small visitor’s Center, where you can request to watch a short informative film on the building of the dam. Kids can ride bikes and you can walk dogs on a leash. On the dam you are open to the elements (there is no shade and no protection from the wind) so on cold days it is really cold. Wear a coat, sunscreen; bring a hat, etc… |
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Elrod Ferry Recreation Area From Hartwell GA, go north on US Hwy 29 for 2.5 miles On Lake Hartwell: boat ramp, courtesy dock, restrooms, picnic area, playgrounds, volleyball court, swimming beaches and handicapped facilities |
Hart County Rec. Dept 200 Clay Street Hartwell, GA 30643 www.hartcountyga.org/recreation 706-376-8528 Tennis, playgrounds, basketball goals, batting cages, picnic shelters and baseball/softball fields |
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Hart State Outdoor Recreation Area 330 Hart Rd. Hartwell, GA North of Hartwell on Hwy 29, turn left on Ridge Rd and go 2 miles www.gastateparks.org/Hart 706-376-8756/800-864-7275 On Lake Hartwell: 78 tent, trailer and RV sites, electrical/water, picnic areas, restrooms, playground, 2 swimming beaches, 2 boat ramps, docks, store, fishing, hiking and biking (1.5 mile multi-use trail). |
Victoria Bryant State Park 1105 Bryant Park Rd. Royston, GA 30662 www.gastateparks.org/info/vicbryant 706-245-6270 800-864-7275 Golf, camp sites, hiking trails, picnic areas, swimming pool, playground |
Georgia Toccoa Region |
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Moccasin Creek State Park 3655 GA Hwy 197 Clarkesville, GA 30523 Near the Lake Burton Fish Hatchery www.gastateparks.org/info/moccasin 706-947-3194/800-864-7275 On Lake Burton, playground, seasonal canoe/Jon boat rental, fishing, hiking, RV and tent camping, boat ramp, dock and wheelchair accessible fishing pier. |
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Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Rd Comer, GA 30629 3 miles South of Comer, on GA Hwy 22 www.gastateparks.org/info/watson 706-783-5349/800-864-7275 You can see an 1880’s covered bridge while hiking on one of the easy trails that start at the concessions area, picnic area, campsites, horse stalls, horse trails, no horse rentals, bike trail, fishing, canoe and pedal boat rentals |
Laurel Park 3100 Old Cleveland Hwy (Hwy 129) Gainesville, GA Exit 24 off of I-985, turn left on Jessee Jewell Pkwy, turn right on Limestone Pkwy, turn right on Hwy 129 www.hallcounty.org 770-535-8280 Playground, water playground for small children ($1), restrooms, tennis courts, picnic areas, boat ramp and a 1 mile walking trail |
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River Forks Park 3500 Keith Bridge Rd Gainesville, GA www.hallcounty.org 706-531-3952 Beach, tent and RV camping, playgrounds |
Tugaloo State Park 1763 Tugaloo State Park Rd. Lavonia, GA 30553 Exit 173 off I-85, follow signs www.gastateparks.org/info/tugaloo 706-356-4362/800-864-7275 On Lake Hartwell, swimming beach, playground, tennis courts, picnic areas, fishing, boat ramps, hiking trails, miniature golf, volleyball, horseshoes, seasonal canoe rentals, camping, RV, cable TV, electrical/water, dump station, store and cottages. |
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Hurricane Shoals Park, Heritage Village & Covered Bridge |
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Henderson Falls Park Henderson Falls Rd Toccoa, GA 30577 706-886-1334 Just North of Toccoa on Hwy 17 (behind Toccoa Elementary School) Waterfall, tennis courts, playground, walking trail and picnic area. |
Tallulah Gorge State Park 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr Tallulah Falls, GA 30573 www.gastateparks.org 706-754-7970/7979 A canyon that is 2 mile long and almost 1,000 feet deep, hiking, mountain biking, 1.7 mile paved “rails to trails” bike path, suspension bridge, lake with a beach, camping, swimming, fishing, tennis and picnic area |
South Carolina Clemson Region |
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Abernathy Park Nice board walk on Lake Hartwell, public city courtesy boat docks, restrooms, picnic area and playground, within walking distance of downtown Clemson. |
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Central-Clemson Recreation Center 130 Commons Way (off Hwy 93 between Clemson and Central) Central, SC 29630 www.centralclemsonrec.com 864-639-1111 Indoor pool. Membership not required. You can pay $6.50 a day for adults and $2.50 for kids 6 and under |
Twelve Mile Recreation Area Near Clemson, from Hwy 123 turn onto Hwy 132, travel 1 mile www.sas.usace.army.mil/lakes On Lake Hartwell: boat ramp, courtesy dock, restrooms, picnic area, swimming beach, playground and facilities for handicapped. |
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Fair Play Recreation Area I-85 South, exit 2 turn left recreation area is at the end of this road Fair Play Rec Website $4 per car On Lake Hartwell: boat ramp, restrooms, picnic area, swimming beach and playground |
Lake Hartwell State Recreation Area 19138-A Hwy 11 South, Fair Play, SC 29643 I-85, exit 1, Hwy 11 toward Walhalla, ½ mile, look for signs $2 for adults, under 15 free www.southcarolinaparks.com 864-972-3352 On Lake Hartwell: Playground, nature trail, fishing, restrooms, picnic area, camping sites, cabins, RV, electrical/water, dump station, boat ramps, store, laundry area and they accept reservations. The park’s Information Center displays vintage fishing equipment. |
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Cleveland Park 150 Cleveland Park Dr. (Cleveland Park at Washington St.) Greenville, SC 29601 864-467-4300 Fantastic playground, picnic areas, tennis & volleyball courts and walking/biking path. |
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McPherson Park On the north end of N. Main St at East Park Avenue Lighted tennis courts, playground, free miniature golf course (bring your own equipment or rent for $1 from senior center located in park), restrooms, picnic area, ½ court basketball |
Paris Mountain State Park 2401 State Park Rd (off US 25) Greenville, SC 29609 www.southcarolinaparks.com 864-244-5565 5 Miles north of the city, this hillside park has pedal boats on lakes, stocked fishing ponds, picnic areas, biking and hiking trails |
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Century Park 3605 Brushy Creek Rd Greer, SC 29650 Between Hwy 14 and Buncombe Roads Playground, 18 holes of Disc Golf, picnic area and walking track |
Oconee State Park 624 State Park Rd. Mountain Rest, SC 29664 www.southcarolinaparks.com 864-638-5353 Fishing, swimming, picnicking, carpet golf, boat rentals, RV/tent camping, cabins and hiking trails. They consist of the Lake Trail, which is a 45 min. nature walk around the park’s lake, the Oconee Trail which is an easy to moderate 3 hour round trip hike with lake and beaver pond views, the Old Water Wheel Site Trail which is a moderate 2.5 mile hike and the 3 hour strenuous Tamassee Knob trail, which takes you to the top of Tamassee Mountain and provides great views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. |
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Barrett’s Place Playground In Veterans Park on Lebanon Rd Pendleton, SC Fairly new shaded playground, new restrooms and picnic tables are available. The wooden structures in this playground replicate historic buildings in Pendleton. It includes a climbing wall, speed boat sandbox, swings, slides and monkey bars. Short paved trail for walking. |
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Playground of Promise,Picnic Area & Nature Trail Large playground with unique equipment, tennis court, covered bridge and restrooms From downtown Pickens take Hwy 178 north, after ½ mile turn left on Homestead Rd, playground is on the left Nature Trail is a 2.5 mile easy walk along Town Creek (parking for trail is on West Jones Ave. off of Hwy 178 North). Shaded trail can also be accessed from behind |
Table Rock State Park 158 E. Ellison Lane (off Hwy 11) Pickens, SC 29671 www.southcarolinaparks.com 864-878-9813 Playground, swimming area in small lake, hiking trails, stocked lakes (loaner poles available at the visitor’s center), rental kayaks, picnic area, store, cabins and campsites. The park’s trails start at the small nature center. The Carrick Creek trail is a moderate 1.9 mile loop, the Pinnacle Mountain Trail is a strenuous 3.3 mile hike and the Table Rock Trail is a strenuous 3.5 mile hike to the top of the mountain. |
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High Falls Park 671 High Falls Rd Seneca, SC 29672 864-888-1488 7am to dark On Lake Keowee, the 1830 historical Alexander/Cannon/Hill House is here as well as camp sites, boat ramp, fishing pier, miniature golf, playground, horseshoes, volleyball, park store and a softball field. |
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South Cove Park Seneca, SC 29672 864-882-5250 7am to dark On Lake Keowee, camp sites, boat ramps, handicapped accessible fishing pier, sandy beach, miniature golf, horseshoes and 4 tennis courts |
Friendship Recreation Area From Townville go 1.5 miles West on SC 24, follow park signs On Lake Hartwell: swimming beach, boat ramp, courtesy dock, restrooms and picnic areas. |
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South Cove County Park 415 S. Pine St. Walhalla, SC Between Seneca and Walhalla, on Hwy 28 turn North onto Hwy 188 www.scmountainlakes.com 864-882-5250/864-688-1488 On Lake Keowee: Playground, swimming, camping, electric, water, horseshoe pits, fishing, beach, restrooms, picnic area, tennis, volleyball, boat ramps, a handicapped fishing pier, an antebellum grave yard, no alcohol allowed. |
Chau Ram County Park US Hwy 76 North, near Westminster www.scmountainlakes.com 864-647-9286 7am to dusk On Chauga River, 40 foot waterfall, suspension bridge, swimming, picnicking, hiking, biking, tubing, canoeing, kayaking (four major sets of rapids lie within the park waters), fishing and camping |
South Carolina Anderson Region |
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Broyles Recreation Area (in Anderson area) Close to I-85 exit 11, go East on Hwy 24, on Right On Lake Hartwell: boat ramp, restrooms, picnic area, swimming beach and playground. |
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Darwin H. Wright Park Close to exit 21 off I-85, go East, off Hwy 178 (Liberty Hwy) Anderson, SC Open March – Oct. Playground, picnic area and swimming beach on Lake Hartwell. Restrooms, 9 hole disc golf course, boat ramp, dock, handicapped accessible fishing pier |
The Kid Venture Playground at Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center 3027 Mall Rd Anderson, SC 29625 864-260-4800 Large wooden play structures on 1 acre of play space and it’s good for kids of all ages. Picnic areas, restrooms, nice walking/jogging/nature path near a small pond where you can feed the ducks. |
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Sadler’s Creek State Park 940 Sadler’s Creek Rd Anderson, SC 29626 12 miles South of I-85 on SC 187 www.southcarolinaparks.com 866-345-park/864-226-8950 $2 for people over 16 Playground on Lake Hartwell, picnic area, restrooms and short nature trail are located by the park office/picnic shelter. Boat ramp, campground, water/electrical, dump station and mountain bike trail |
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River Forks Recreation Area Corp of Engineers Anderson, SC Off Hwy 187 near Old Robert’s Church Rd, follow signs May 1 – Oct 1, 6am – 10pm $4 per vehicle, $3 boat launching fee On Lake Hartwell: Good swimming beaches, playground, restrooms, picnic areas, boat ramp and facilities for handicapped |
Singing Pines Recreation area (in GA Anderson area) Swimming beach, picnic areas, a playground, bathrooms, boat ramp and facilities for handicapped on Lake Hartwell. |
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Starr SC – Playground With walking path On Hwy 81 No restrooms or picnic tables |
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