Very nice nice complex to host your soccer and lacrosse games. The park is actually called Allen…read moreCreek Soccer Complex. Allen Creek is home to 10+ soccer fields. The fields are very well maintained and the park is very clean. There are two restroom building. One on the bottom on the hill and the other on top of the hill. There is no playground site for the younger kids so bring some items to keep them entertained.

Fantastic place! Great spot for a birthday party, reunion, group outing, client appreciation…read moreevent, semi-rustic wedding, or just a private family afternoon activity as we did with our kids. They have a really nice new barn/event space that could be really versatile for different events. Cool vibe, and Not dingy or tacky.

A hidden staycation opportunity that flies under the radar. Known for their boating and lake…read moreactivities but the other side offers a relaxed environment. Lodge/hotel lodging with spacious rooms with the treat of a Keurig in each room. A truly heated pool with poolside service or indoor or patio eating. Onsite restaurant with outdoor lake views offering buffet breakfast and menu dinners. A coffee nook offering fresh coffee/lattes along with patries. The topper is an onsite spa. Plenty of options on the property with golf, pickle ball, game room and water park.

I'm very surprised Lake Lanier has so few reviews. After all, it was one of the water sport venues…read moreof the 1996 Olympics, one of the most popular summertime destinations in the state. Most any warm season holiday is celebrated at Lake Lanier making it a popular place for vacation rental homes. Here you can go boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, golfing, as well as experience a fabulous fireworks show in the summer or Christmas lights and snow sleds in the winter. There is a spa, a beach, a waterpark, a luxury resort and good times @ Margaritaville. You can rent jet skis, go horseback riding, charter a fishing boat, rent a house boat, go camping or take a hot air balloon ride nearby. It was created by the completion of Buford Dam on the Chattahoochee River in 1956, and named for Confederate Army poet Sidney Lanier. Its primary purpose was for flood control and water supplies and has a water volume of about 1,049,400 acre-ft. The narrative will tell you its construction destroyed more than 50,000 acres of farmland and displaced more than 250 families, 15 businesses, and relocated 20 cemeteries along with their corpses in the process. But I want to pause here and dive a little deeper under the surface of its waters and introduce you to: [ OSCARVILLE, GEORGIA ] "The truth is rarely pure and never simple." ― Oscar Wilde Lake Lanier is partially located in Forsyth county. It is a county that prided itself on not having black residence so much that Oprah came to film an episode of her Emmy Award-winning talk show here in 1987 (trigger warning): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WErjPmFulQ0 The show makes mention that "no black person had lived in the county for 75 years", which was a direct reference to a predominantly African-American community known as Oscarville. It was home to 1,100 black people prior to a racial conflict in 1912 which was so brutally violent that it caused blacks to flee the county... even those who were landowners. "According to Elliot Jaspin, a historian and journalist quoted by the Digital Library of Georgia and the New Georgia Encyclopedia, only about 24 of the nearly 40 Black landowners in Forsyth County at the time were able to sell their land. The other properties have no record of sale, and some believe the abandoned land was simply taken by White residents." - The Times Oscarville began as a small farming town around 1870, but after so many fled the county in 1912, it was practically a ghost town. Those still claiming ownership of their land either had it seized or were "asked" to to forfeit their land to build the Buford Dam by Newport Dam Development according to an article published on April 6, 2021 by The Signal. Prior to the violence, Oscarville was actually known for its agricultural prowess in fighting off the boll weevil infestation that hindered many farm crops and enriching the soil with chicken feces. A technique that has been duplicated to this day to revive poor farming/gardening soil. "Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." ― Aldous Huxley [ MUST WATCH ] Link to Oscarville | The Town Submerged by Lake Lanier (Intrigued Mind): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifMKfBO_R6s [ FINAL THOUGHTS ] Lake Lanier is a beautiful lake and a rich resource for Atlanta. It provides approx. 70% of the drinking water for Metro Atlanta as well as power, recreation and businesses. But there is more than what meets the eye as you look across its glistening surface. An entire town is buried by its waters and has been nearly forgotten, and the hard truth is this is not an isolated story. There are several other towns across the country who suffered the same fate. They include: Kowaliga (Benson), Alabama Seneca Village In New York City Susannah, Alabama and Vanport, Oregon The story of Lake Lanier and Oscarville will be featured in an upcoming TV series called Oscarville - Below the Surface. Here is the link to the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVux8Y96cok Thanks for reading. 2022 / 59 #BlackHistorySeries

We always stop here when we visit family. This place has everything from great views of the lake,…read moresunsets, if you are lucky enough you can see rainbows, trails, swimming to boats! Honestly, you can spend an entire day here and will be asking to return the next day.

Nice little park near Lake Lanier dam. Lots of pavilions, park benches and grilling stations. You…read morecan spend an entire day here. Plenty of parking, but you have to pay a small fee at the entrance.....I think it's $4.00 for cars. During summer time, this park gets really busy and crowded....obviously very noisy too, as kids are running around and having fun in the water. This place is not too far from my place, so early mornings, especially on weekends, I come over here, with my comfy chair, a nice cup of coffee and something to read. Nice, very clean and beautiful place. There are several boat rental companies, with small and large boats, ski jets and all other kind of fun stuff. Highly recommended!

NBR is not just an experience, it is a state of mind. I will never forget the most amazing…read moreexperience of my life. I can't imagine how people from all over the world, travel to have surgery with the best board certified/world renowned surgeon; Dr. Charles Garramone -- and stay in a mediocre hotel. As an ftm individual in transition, my community is already marginalized. Staying here, I was able to befriend others experiencing the exact same thing I was. Sharing one of the most important decisions in our lives, and feeling like we belong. That's just one of the many perks at NBR. I am in control of my finances, so I did the math: The cost of a hotel, shuttle reservations to the hotel from and to airport, taxi to and from my pre-op AND post-op consultations to Dr. Garramone's office, taxi to and from the surgical center (The surgical center and Dr. Garramone's office are 5.7 miles away from each other), taxi to and from supermarket. And let's be honest, you'll end up doing a second trip. All would have been an extra $400-550 (with market adjustment). This is with a cheap hotel and no kitchen to cook a decent meal. Not to mention I would not have had the opportunity of the amazing camaraderie, that I was able to experience with the other guys. (from all over the world) Did I mention they also work directly with Dr. Garramone's office? All you have to do is mention you're staying at NBR and they'll make sure you're scheduled for surgery, when there are open rooms at NBR. The biggest selling point for me was being able to have surgery without a companion. In the state of Florida, you are not allowed to leave after surgery alone. Unfortunately, the people that I wanted to accompany me could not afford to leave work for a week. Having NBR vouch for my patient release, is by far the most convenient perk. I am so grateful for this place. So grateful, I am now accompanying my best friend. For his life changing experience and I get to revisit mine. Bonnie and Leland are not just staff, they become your family. They don't treat you like some front desk drone. Not only are they so amazingly hospitable, but they are certified nurses. I should also mention Leland is also an FTM who's had surgery with Dr. Garramone and is a believer in his wonderful work. Both Leland and Bonnie are huge supporters and advocates of the LGBTQ community. So any concerns you may have, don't fret. Just give them a holler and they'll assure you when you're being paranoid of your drains or your bandages. Let them melt all your nerves away.

I love this park. Very hugeeee. So many activities for kids. There are Tennis courts, Baseball and…read morewaking trails. Dog friendly Park. So many slides and there are benches around the play area for elders to sit while their kids are playing. Restrooms are very clean. So much of Parking space.

Love the walking trails at this park. Long enough and peaceful to get your steps in but not…read moreoverwhelming

This was simply awesome. Don't really understand why it even exists but who cares. All I know is my…read moredaughter and I went and spent an hour attempting to do yoga with random goats jumping on our backs. It was hilarious. And fun. And hilarious. Oh, I already said that. The place was beautiful and the owners were so gracious and happy to host. The class wasn't too challenging and the animals were friendly and very involved!! Definitely a once in a lifetime experience!!

I can't say enough positive things about Cathi and her wonderful team (and adorable fur-babies)…read more I took my 9 year old daughter to class last night and we had a memorable time. She could not stop talking about her first yoga class (she was showing me some poses this morning) and about the baby goats, sweet cats, silly donkey, and how she wished she had been able to pet the horse. The facility/property is clean and beautiful, the staff is attentive to any "presents" the fur-babies leave, and everyone is so welcoming! I highly recommend Love GOGA ATL for classes, team building events, and girl's night outs!!

The facility is clean and very spacious. I had a great time practicing hitting baseballs here. I…read morealso witnessed a local girls lacrosse team practicing inside while it was cold outside. Seems like just about any type of sport could be done here like soccer or dodgeball, etc. Most importantly the owner has a really good heart for the community and local sports teams.