Sandy Creek Nature Center in Athens, Georgia, is a 225-acre natural haven featuring woodlands, wetlands, and over four miles of trails, including an ADA-accessible boardwalk. The center is a hub for outdoor exploration and environmental education. Its eco-friendly Education & Visitor Center houses live reptiles, amphibians, aquariums, interactive exhibits, and a resource library. Visitors can also enjoy a small planetarium, a historic 1815 log house, and wildlife observation areas. The trails connect to the North Oconee River Greenway and showcase diverse ecosystems teeming with local flora and fauna. Admission is free, making it an inviting destination for families, nature enthusiasts, and anyone seeking to explore Northeast Georgia's natural beauty

This 113-acre park is a facility of the ACC Leisure Services Department, and includes two lighted football/soccer fields, mountaing biking trails, Greenway access, an outdoor fitness zone, a playground, one practice baseball field, a splash pad, two picnic shelters, and a walking trail.

The North Oconee River Greenway is a 3-mile long, 10-foot wide poured multi-use concrete path that is open sunrise to sunset. The Greenway links to parks, neighborhoods, points of interest, and activity centers.