Location: Sandy Springs
Top Things to do in Sandy Springs
The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Sandy Springs, Georgia (GA)
Sandy Springs is a city in northern Fulton County, Georgia, United States, and part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, Sandy Springs had a population of 93,853, and as of 2014 the estimated population was 101,908.
Restaurants in Sandy Springs
1. Subzero Nitrogen Icecream
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Island Ford Park
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Q8105RDdan - Panama City Beach, United States
Recently I visited Island Ford Park for the first time. If you are looking for a peaceful hike with scenic views of the Chattahoochee River then look no further. On Thursday I hiked the two miles of trails that meander through the hardwood forest and along the river. I got a real sense of serenity just watching the geese while sitting on a bench located on a rock outcrop that overlooks the river. During my hike I also saw turtles, encountered two deer, and crossed a couple of wooden bridges. Really enjoyed my time here. Close into the city but you feel like you are miles from civilization. Trails are Dog friendly (must be on a leash); Ample parking ($5.00 daily fee). Open daily sunrise to sunset.
3. Morgan Falls Overlook Park
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4.5 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By nicolediane - Atlanta, United States
Beautiful views of the Chattahoochee river. There are 2 different areas. The first spot you come to has the great views with swinging seats to relax and watch the water. Has a paved walkway. There is a great playground and a pavilion for picnics. There are restrooms. There is a trail and the trail head is to the left of the restroom. The problem was we had no idea how long the trail was. The map said it had 3 overlooks. We started out and got to what might have been an overlook but we weren't sure. We turned around because trail was really muddy after a big rain. It was a nice walk in the woods. The parking lot is not that big so I am guessing it would be hard to get in during the summer. Further down the road on Georgia Power property is access to the river and a dog park. Another small parking area.
4. Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
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4.5 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By GoVols79 - Chattanooga, United States
The Chattahoochee River National Recreational Area is a unique national park site in that it is made up of multiple units throughout the Atlanta area. My daughter and I visited the Island Ford area where the park visitor center is located in Hewlett Lodge. She filled out a junior ranger booklet in the lobby and was able to complete enough activities to earn a new badge. All of the rangers we interacted with were very nice and extremely helpful. There is a large parking area around the visitor center that does require a fee. There are pay stations outside where you display a receipt after paying. We walked along the trail behind the visitor center that runs by the river. There were quite a few people tubing and hanging out in the water. We walked by some of the large rock formations before heading back. We also went a few minutes down the road to visit the Vickery Creek unit. We parked in the Mill park area and took a short hike to the waterfall. We enjoyed our first visit to the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and hope to visit other units in the future.
5. Abernathy Greenway Park
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4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By margaretrenewilliams - Holly Springs, United States
My grandchildren absolutely LOVE the unique play structures in this park! All of the pieces were commissioned by hospitals and private companies and constructed by different artists. The 'playground' is between the paved walkway and is a safe distance from the fence that is next to the street. There are benches with trees and flowers along the walkway and the surfaces under the play structures are a soft and fast-draining material. The area is kept clean and the grounds maintained by volunteers. Admission is FREE. Completely worth an hour or two for children with a LOT of energy!
6. Big Trees Forest Preserve
7. Lost Corner Preserve
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By nicolediane - Atlanta, United States
Peaceful spot in a nice neighborhood. There is about a mile trail that wanders through the woods. It is well maintained and has rock over the dirt so it was ok after a rain. Not muddy. Take the time to read the sign about the history of the land. The current house is built in the spot of the original 1820 homestead. It us used for events probably not during COVID though. Restrooms available on lower level of house. We were looking for a different spot for a short walk and this worked out well. It is a preserve so there are no ball fields or playgrounds.
8. Hammond Park
9. Ridgeview Park
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3.5 based on 2 reviews
10. Catch Air Sandy Springs
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3.5 based on 2 reviews
