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    Lucky Shoals Park

    4.0 (24 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Nicki K.

    Lucky Shoals is located off Britt Road close to Jimmy Carter. I haven't been to Lucky Shoals in so many years. Back then, I used to come here to watch the guys play basketball. I vaguely remember it now. What brought me back is the walking trail that I never knew existed and wanted a change of scenery. Right before traffic gets busy, I decided to get there before the park gets packed. There were a handful of people there, either playing basketball or walking the trail. The trail is a 360 loop around the park. It's hilly and iOS yoir walking game. You could attempt to ru it but you may be out of breath by the time you get downhill. Another plus of the trail is it's shaded so you're away from the scorching sun and won't need your sunglasses. In the past besides coming for the basketball scenes, I also came for the picnic and bbq. I've read negative reviews about the unsafetiness at the park. If you want a good walking trail in a short amount of time, come. If not, head out to Camp Creek Greenway Trail in Lilburn. Lucky Shoals also offers classes in its building in the front. Definitely, go check it out. 32/2017

    A beautiful morning walk
    Benjamin M.

    I visited Lucky Shoals Park on a beautiful November morning to get in a little pre-Thanksgiving exercise (as if that was going to make a big difference). Regardless, I wanted to enjoy the warm southern sun and check out what I've been told are "some of the best parks in the country (Gwinnett County)." I grabbed my iPod and hit the 1.14 mile paved trail, which loops around the perimeter of the park. I liked the variety of uphill and downhill twists and turns through the surrounding woods. I couldn't help but stop a couple of times to take some pictures of the nice trail and colorful foliage. There are also outdoor basketball courts, baseball fields, tennis courts and picnic pavilions, which I imagine are busy during the summer. After three laps, I left the trail went into the main complex building, which houses basketball and volleyball courts. Definitely a spacious and well maintained facility. I wish more municipalities put the time, effort and money into community gems like this.

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    9 years ago

    Park is well maintained and clean. It has many facilities and my dog loves the 1.14 mile path with access to a small creek.

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    Great little walking loop. Pretty hilly and very pretty. Probably about a mile. We enjoyed very much.

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    Relaxing, peaceful, wrote some music in silence. Tennis courts, basketball courts, gym, baseball field, and more. Love it

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