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 space 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-used development and is recognized by the locals as Suwanee Town Center. The 10 acre park is center stage for most of thecommunity'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 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. 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 - My personal favorite!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, board walks and natural trails that wind through woods and wetlands. Along the pathway you will enjoy the friendly wild life habitat - a perfect setting to enjoy your daily jog, a relaxing walk, a heart-pumping bikeride or energizing roller blade work-out. The trail begins at 1170 Buford Hwy.  but has several other starting points along its path:

• Suwanee Sports Academy at 3600 Burnette Road
• Martin Farm Road - Approximately one-half mile west of Satellite Blvd.
• Town Center via Portland Drive at the wooden board walk
• Suwanee Elementary - Weekends and after 4 p.m. during theweek
• George Pierce Park - Soccer fields and back softball fields

Suwanee Creek Park- An 85 acre park and the trail head to Suwanee Creek Greenway. The main entrance is located at 1170 Buford Hwy and is open from sunrise tosunset. 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 through out. The park is equipped with two pavilions, picnic tables, grills, public rest rooms and open meadow areas making it the perfect setting for picnics, reunions and lazy-day weekend relaxation.

Play Town Suwanee - Of all theSuwanee City parks, Play Town 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 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 sun rise to sun set.

Sims Lake Park- Of all the Suwanee City parks, Sims Lake Park is the newest. It opened October, 2008 and sits on a sprawling 62 acres. You can enjoy walking trails, open play fields, a small pavilion, play ground and picnic areas. The main entrance to the park is at Tench Road and Suwanee Dam. The park is regarded as "the jewel of the city's award-winning open space initiatives."

Main Street Park and Burnette-Rogers Pavilion - Located in theheart of Historic Suwanee. It provides a basket ball court, in-line skating elements, the City of Suwanee Red Caboose (decorated and inlights at Christmas); and, the Burnette-Rogers open air pavilion. The park gives way to an intimate, yet inviting place for picnics and small gatherings.

City Hall Park- Located at the current City Hall on Buford Hwy across fromSuwanee Town Center. The park hosts play equipment and a picnic areaunder a covered gazebo.

Delay Park- Planned for future development