Suwanee City Parks....Why so many people call Suwanee home!
Our quality of life is often defined, in part, by where we live. For each of us the definition of "quality" will take on many different meanings. For those of us who have found Suwanee, GA to be our home, "quality' is woven into the fiber of our city....starting with the Suwanee city parks. Through an open space initiative, the city of Suwanee has been preserving green spaces and creating several new city parks.
Town Center Park - Each of the Suwanee city parks has its own personality and purpose. Town Center Park is located at the intersection of Buford Hwy and Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road. The focal point of the city, this park anchors a mixed-use development and is recognized by the locals as Suwanee Town Center. The 10 acre park is center stage for most of the community's primary events. Enjoy the one mile of interlinking pathways and sidewalks, an array of trees and the 1000 capacity amphitheatre where free concerts take place throughout the summer. Year round you will witness the activity of bicyclists and joggers along with young and old alike out for a leisurely stroll; and, kids of all ages flying kites. During the summer months, the fountain is open from 10:30 am to 9:30 pm seven days a week to keep you cool during the long, humid Atlanta summers. The fountain has 43 jets and uses up to 1,400 gallons of recycled water per minute.
The Suwanee Creek Greenway - Suwanee Creek Greenway was originally designed as four beautiful miles meandering through the natural habitat along the Suwanee Creek. The trail was started in the early 1990's with a three mile extension added in the spring of 2004. The park consists of approximately 400 acres of park land encompassing residential and commercial areas as well. The trail includes hard-surface trails, boardwalks and natural trails that winds through woods and wetlands. Along the pathway you will enjoy the friendly wildlife habitat - a perfect setting to enjoy your daily jog, a relaxing walk, a heart-pumping bike ride or energizing roller blade work-out. The trail begins at 1170 Buford Highway but has several other starting points along its path:
- Suwanee Sports Academy at 360 Burnette Road
- Martin Farm Road, approximately one-half mile west of Satellite Blvd.
- Town Center via Portland Drive at the wooden boardwalk
- Suwanee Elementary - Weekends and after 4 pm during the week
- George Pierce Park - Soccer fields and back softball fields
Suwanee Creek Park - An 85 acre park and the trailhead to Suwanee Creek Greenway. The main entrance is located at 1170 Buford Highway and is open from sunrise to sunset. The attraction to the park is the natural setting which has been primarily left intact. Since the Suwanee Creek Greenway winds through the park you will find constant activity taking place throughout. The park is equipped with two pavilions, picnic tables, grills, public restrooms and open meadow areas making it the perfect setting for picnics, reunions and lazy-day weekend relaxation.
Playtown Suwanee - Of all the Suwanee city parks, Playtown Suwanee takes on the greatest meaning. It is a child's paradise. Entering the park, you will be greeted by an artistically painted cow - leaving no doubt fun lies ahead. More than 1,200 volunteers worked approximately 10,000 hours over a five day period last summer so the children could have a park designed with them in mind. The park includes features such as a magical bus, castle, log cabin, boat, elephant, a rocket, climbing wall, bridges, slides and swing sets. You will find the park at 425 Main Street in historic Old Town and open sunrise to sunset.
Sims Lake Park - Of all the Suwanee city park's, Sims Lake Park is the newest park; and, is currently under construction with expected completion late 2008. It is a sprawling 62 acre park where you will enjoy walking trails, open play fields, a small pavilion and picnic areas. The main entrance to the park will be at Tench Road and Suwanee Dam. The park is regarded as "the jewel of the city's award-wining open space initiatives"
Main Street Park and Burnette-Rogers Pavilion - Located in the heart of historic Suwanee. It provides a basketball court, in-line skating elements, the City of Suwanee Red Caboose (decorated and in lights at Christmas); and, the Burnette-Rogers open air pavilion. An intimate, yet inviting place for picnics and small gatherings.
City Hall Park - Located at City Hall on Buford Highway across from Suwanee Town Center. The park hosts play equipment and a picnic area under a covered gazebo.
