The
Gainesville Parks & Recreation Agency
and the
Hall County Parks & Leisure Services
support award winning programs for both
youth and adults. Hall County has more
parks than any county in the United
States - with 23 U.S. Corps of Engineers
parks on Lake Lanier, and another 47
parks located throughout the county.
Rowing & Kayaking
Lake Lanier Olympic Center, the rowing,
canoe and kayak venue for the 1996
Centennial Olympic Games, is now home to
the very active Lanier Canoe and Kayak
Club and the Lake Lanier Rowing Club.
Nature
Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve, a 2500
acre park, features miles of nature
trails, the Elachee Nature Science
Center, a wildlife garden and nature
activities. More than 2,000 people every
year enjoy hiking, biking, jogging and
horse back riding in Chicopee Woods. The
Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center hosts
a number of major horse shows, dog shows
and livestock shows annually.
Golfing
Avid golfers will find an array of
challenging golf courses with
breathtaking scenery and unique features
against the backdrop of the mountains
and Lake Lanier. Check out the following
courses for your next 18 holes:
State Parks
Hall County is ideally situated for
residents to take advantage of the many
state parks that exist in the mountain
foothills. To learn more:
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