Sandy Creek Park

Sandy Creek Park is the largest single location within the Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services System, encompassing over 1,100 acres and offering a wide array of recreational activities and facilities. The park surrounds Lake Chapman, a 260-acre freshwater lake, and provides opportunities for fishing, boating (non-gasoline powered), and seasonal rentals of canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards. It features the only beach in Athens-Clarke County, with over 28,000 square feet of sand and a designated swimming area. For land-based recreation, the park boasts over 11 miles of hiking trails, an accessible playground, athletic fields, a disc golf course, sand volleyball courts, and multiple shelters and pavilions available for rent. Additionally, Sandy Creek Park offers a public dog park and five private dog parks that can be rented. The park also serves as a resource for flood control and habitat preservation.