GREENSPACE AND ENVIRONMENT
SSCN Committee Chair - Open
Visit the City of Sandy Springs Web Site - Parks and Recreation.
Point to one of the icons in the map below to see the name of the facility.
Click on the icon for more information.
CHATTAHOOCHEE
NATURE CENTER
9135 Willeo Road
Roswell, Georgia 30075
(770) 992-2055
North on Roswell Road to Azalea Drive. Left onto Azalea. Dead end into Willeo. Take left onto Willeo. Park ~ 1 mile on right.
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Nature Center Building |
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Nature Trails |
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2 Ponds |
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Wildlife Habitat |
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Aviary |
The Chattahoochee Nature Center is an environmental education facility dedicated to aiding visitors in Natural History Education. It is open seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is $1.00 for adults and $.50 for young people. The bookstore and gift shop offer a wide variety of items related to natural science. Birdseed is sold at the center throughout the year.
CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER
PARK
203 Azalea Drive
Roswell, Georgia 30075
(770) 740-2416
Take Roswell Road North, just over the river, to Azalea Drive on left. Park ~
1 mile on left.
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Park Center Building |
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Restrooms |
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2 Pavilions |
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Canoe, Raft Launch and Rental |
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Boat Ramp |
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Fishing Areas |
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Playground |
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Walking Trail |
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Boardwalk with Scenic Deck |
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Picnic Tables and
Grills throughout the park |
MORGAN FALLS PARK
450 Morgan Falls Road
Atlanta, Georgia
(404) 730-6200
Take Roswell Road North from Sandy Springs Center to Morgan Falls Road on left. Park is on left.
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6 Youth Basketball Fields (Lighted) |
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2 T-Ball Fields (Lighted) |
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2 Football Fields (Lighted) |
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2 Picnic Shelters |
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2 Playgrounds (1 Handicapped Accessible) |
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Multi-purpose Court |
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Cates Stadium |
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Concession/Restroom Building |
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9-hole Golf Course |
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Driving Range |
BIG TREES NATURE
PRESERVE
7645 Roswell Road
Atlanta, Georgia
(770) 594-9367
Just South of North Services Center (North Annex) property on Roswell Road
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Nature Trails |
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Amphitheater |
ALLEN PARK
5900 Lake Forest Drive
Sandy Springs, Georgia
(404) 730-6200
From Roswell Road in Sandy Springs, take Allen ~ 1 mile to park on left
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Playground (ages 2-5) |
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Covered Picnic Areas |
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Basketball Court |
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Outdoor Soccer Area |
ABERNATHY PARK /
ARTS & CRAFTS CENTER
254 Johnson Ferry Road
Sandy Springs, Georgia 30328
(404) 303-6172
Located at the corner of Johnson Ferry Road and Abernathy Road in Sandy Springs
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Arts & Crafts / Multi-purpose Building |
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2 Tennis Courts |
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Playground (ages 2-5) |
NORTH FULTON TENNIS CENTER
500 Abernathy Road, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30328
(404) 303-6182
Located on the North side of Abernathy Road, Ease of Roswell Road
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Tennis Center Clubhouse |
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Pro Shop |
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Stadium |
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Playground |
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Locker Rooms and Showers |
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20 Hard Surface Tennis Courts (Lighted) |
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4 Clay Tennis Courts (Lighted) |
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Walking/Jogging Trail |
RIDGEVIEW PARK
5200 South Trimble Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30342
(404) 730-6200
Inside I-285 off of Peachtree Dunwoody Road between Glenridge Connector and Windsor PArkway, turn West on South Trimble Road (traffic light). Park is next to Ridgeview Middle School.
Facilities:
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Nature Trails |
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Playground |
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Drinking Fountain |
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Picnic Pavillion |
SANDY SPRINGS HISTORIC
SITE / WILLIAMS-PAYNE HOUSE
6075 Sandy Springs Circle
Atlanta, Georgia 30328
(404) 851-9111
Two block West of Roswell Road and Hildebrand Drive
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Historic Springs |
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Historic Williams-Payne House |
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Bandstand |
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Historic Milk House |
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Walking Trail and Boardwalk |
Located in the heart of Sandy Springs, the Sandy Springs Historic Site is the home of the natural springs for which the community was named. Also at this three acre site is the Williams-Payne House Museum, an 1870's 'plain style' farmhouse, an authentic period milkhouse, well shelter and privy. The grounds include a native Georgia garden, an historic teaching garden and a bog garden with a wooden boardwalk. The site is operated by the Sandy Springs Historic Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization. In addition to tours of the Williams-Payne House, programs include heritage lectures, storytelling festivals and the Sandy Springs Fall Festival. The brick terrace, garden room and large gazebo make a lovely setting for weddings and parties.
Daily hours at the Williams-Payne House are from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday - Froday. The last tour begins at 3:30 p.m. Admission is $2.00 for adults, $1.00 for seniors, and$1.00 for children under 12.
HAMMOND PARK
705 Hammond Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30328
(404) 303-6176
Located at the corner of Hammond Drive and Glenrige Drive in Sandy Springs
Facilities:
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2 Recreation Centers |
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Gymnasium with Gymnastics Hall and Game Room |
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Soccer/Flag Football Field (Lighted) |
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4 Tennis Courts (Lighted) |
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2 Outdoor Basketball Courts (Lighted) |
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2 Multi-purpose Courts |
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3 Picnic Shelters |
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2 Playgrounds (1 Handicapped Accessible) |
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Picnic Tables |
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Walking Trail |
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Restroom/Storage Building |
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