North Oconee River Greenway

I love walking here. It's always so beautifully maintained and it's not usually super busy or crowded. There's so many activities to do (i.e. walk, run, skate, bike) and a lot of people bring their dogs. Playground: Near the nature center, there's a playground for kids. It's really cute. It's right next to the parking lot of the nature center too, so you don't have to walk to get to it if that's not what you're trying to do. Dog-friendliness: You can bring your dogs. Plenty of people do. Just pick up after them and keep the trails nice for everybody who uses them!

Love coming here for a walk or run! Came here on a sunday afternoon with my husband and walked for about 2 miles. The greenway is gorgeous, and safe. There's parking along the greenway, you can also park at the sandy creek nature center.

This is the best place to bike in Athens. Our 7 and 10 year old are able to do the whole trail (or all the trail I know about). It's all paved, mostly shaded, and lots of fun to go from the Sandy Creek Nature Center to the downtown area. We usually stop at Lexington Rd.