Nice park. I think the river and the playground area could use a bit of a clean up. There was a lot…read moreof over growth and fallen trees in the river. There was a lot of teenagers on the playground and there was teenagers disregarding the posted no swimming in the water.

We found a ring 11/30/2024. If you lost one message me with a description…read more We had a nice walk but I don't particularly care that everyone has to walk so close to the playground even if they are going to use it.

Lovely paved trails…read more The BLK Hiking Club started their 2024 hiking season at this park. It was my first hike in GA in over a decade. The Hog Mountain entrance has plenty of parking (our group was over 120 people). The bathrooms are adjacent to the parking lot and were clean and stocked. The water was cold but the hand dryers have warm air so your hands will warm right up on cold days. The map by the parking lot and bathrooms shows the routes of various lengths. The trails are paved and easy to navigate with only slight elevations on the 2 mile trail. Our group of over 120 people had plenty of space and room on the trail (walking 2 by 2). Along the trail there are benches and picnic areas. Overall, this is a beautiful, serene hike that is great for groups. I highly recommend it.

Larger park that in a natural environment, offers playgrounds, paved trails, lakes and picnics…read moreareas. Ample parking. Very pretty and serene setting.

I love this park!!! Long walking/jogging trails and very beautiful scenery. The trails are always…read moreclean and clear. My kids love searching for the local wildlife.

I love Tribble Mill. I've been coming here with my clients from work since 2020 and have had many…read morelovely, peaceful, reflective walks here. This is one of my favorite parks in Gwinnett. I feel like it has something for everyone. There are steeper trails to challenge yourself and plenty of flat , paved paths for all who might have balance issues or just want to take a smooth stroll. There is so much to check out, I have not been around the entire park on foot yet. I just recently discovered the back end where it turns into the Harris Greenway Trail. The park is a great place for a picnic at one of the many pavilions, fishing or kayaking on the lake, biking, playing outdoor games with plenty of areas to spread out, etc. and the facilities are always clean when I've been here (pavilions and bathrooms). It's just an overall, great tranquil park. You can even bring your horses here, if you have them. Highly recommend this park if you haven't been yet.

Was staying in the area for a few days. But didn't have use of our car. Husband had to take it for…read morework. It was a beautiful day and appeared to be safe area so i set off to take a walk. My phone direction indicated a different way but i saw stairs near the coutyard Marriott. It was paved trail by a stream. Lovely walk.

In my opinion as someone who travels all around the southern United States to visit hiking trails &…read morewaterfalls, Ivy Creek Greenway is a lovely local opportunity to get out into nature without driving a great distance. FIRST, the trail is peaceful. On most of my visits there have been a minimal amount of walkers, riders, and/or hikers on the trail. It's a great place to walk by yourself, with a friend or even as a family. SECOND, the trail offers multiple experiences. The section that starts beneath the southbound exit on I-85 traveling west towards the Gwinnett Heritage Center is fully paved. But from the same point traveling east is a wooded hiking trail with dirt/gravel paths. Along this eastern section are also many spur trails leading into the large marsh area sandwiched between Mall of Georgia Blvd & I-85. THIRD, while it is very close to civilization it feels like its own world. I love that you can get away right in the heart of a populated area and feel very much like you've been on an adventure. [ THE EXPERIENCE ] There are several access points, but we chose to park at the Mill Creek Nature Center on the backside of the Mall between Bird Watcher Supply Company & Wendy's. There is only space for about 10 cars in the little gravel parking area, but don't worry. If it is full there is plenty of paved parking available just across the Boulevard. Once parked you walk out to the sidewalk parallel to the street for a short distance until you come upon a set of wooden stairs leading down to the trail. When you reach the main trail you can go left where the trail will lead you 1 mile to Gravel Springs Road or go right towards Hwy 20. We decided to go right, but along the way discovered a wooden foot bridge leading through the swamp. This is not actually on the official trail map and will add approx. 1.25 miles to your hike. *WARNING - it can be a bit confusing to follow because it breaks off into so many side trails, but if you are capable of remembering the way you came, it won't be a problem. The marsh trail contains MANY old wooden footbridges to keep your feet dry as well as a watch tower that overlooks a wide open area of the marsh. I would imagine this would be a fun area for young ones to pretend they were trespassing on SHREKS land. Along the way there are also several markers indicating different species of trees, plants & wildlife from opossums to birds. Great educational tool for both young and older children. Near the lookout tower is a loop trail we did not follow. Instead, we returned the same way we came to the main trail. *** NOTE: We ventured across a HUGE snapping turtle on the main trail. It looked like a boulder at first. While snapping turtles can't run fast, their bite is lightening quick and their neck are longer than you think. DO NOT try to handle them. Continuing West we soon passed below the exit loop of I-85. Just before this point you will encounter a spur trail leading to the parking lot behind Mattress Firm, which also serves as another trail access point. Next you will cross under Hwy 20 before coming to an old concrete bridge leading across Ivy Creek. To your right is yet another parking area and access point, but I would advise you to only use this one if you have a high clearance vehicle. Ruts in the gravel have made it rather rough for low clearance cars. It's also tricky to get here since you'd have to cross into the parking area about where the southbound ramp is merging with Hwy 20. Once across the concrete bridge the waterfall is only a little over 200 feet away. If the water flow is good, you should easily hear it! It's not a natural waterfall, but the remains of historic Woodward Grist Mill. The metal wheel is still on site. The banks of the creek are sandy, making it a great spot to hang out a while with the kids or a date! Continuing west you will pass The Preserve @ Mill Creek Apartments. Near their picnic deck is another sandy area for relaxing right where the creek cascades for about 100 feet. Beyond that is a wooden boardwalk leading to a split. Either go towards the Gwinnett Environmental Center (right) or continue on Ivy Creek Trail (left). We walked the trail left all the way to the suspension bridge and then returned the way we came. [ FINAL THOUGHTS ] Overall we clocked about 5.25 miles from the Mill Creek Nature Center parking area to the suspension bridge and back with a tour of the swamp trail to the lookout tower. It is a very easy trail, but does get a little hilly as you get closer to the suspension bridge. Overall it took us a leisurely 1.5 hours on a GORGEOUS 80 degree Sunday afternoon with perfect breezes. I know what some of the other reviews say, but I can't see how anyone wouldn't enjoy spending a little time on this trail. Afterwards we ate @ nearby Burger 21, home to one of my favorite burgers (The OMG) and one of the ONLY black bean burgers my particular wife enjoys. HAVE FUN! 2022 / 62

This park was beautiful. It is hilly in parts and the trails aren't marked well in my opinion. I…read moreenjoyed my walk overall and views.

Beautiful park, perfect for running or training. If you have kids, they'll love the playground,…read moretoo. I've been running the trail daily for the past week, and there's still so much to explore!

The Lawrenceville Lawn is absolutely phenomenal this time of year, but the arrival of the Atlanta…read moreChristkindl Market has truly transformed the Downtown Lawrenceville area into a magnificent, European-style holiday village. This year's market is undeniably bigger, better, and more expansive than ever before! The move to the spacious Lawrenceville Lawn has allowed the German American Cultural Foundation to enhance the entire experience, giving us the most authentic and festive Christkindl Market Atlanta has ever seen. What Makes the 2025 Market a Must-See? The expansion means more room for everything that makes this holiday tradition magical: Expanded Vendor Village: Stroll through dozens of traditional Bavarian-style wooden chalets offering handcrafted gifts, imported German ornaments, unique jewelry, and artisan goods (like the incredible Kenyan pieces from @shopKamawe!). The Glühwein and Gourmet Trail: The food and drink lineup is robust! You can't miss the authentic German flavors: Bratwurst, Schnitzel, Raclette, pretzels, chimney cakes, and, of course, the signature Glühwein (hot mulled wine) served in collectible souvenir mugs. A Festive View: Take a ride on the impressive 50-foot Ferris Wheel for a sparkling, panoramic view of the market and the surrounding holiday lights! Full Entertainment Schedule: Enjoy the sounds of the season with live performances from local choirs, German bands, and cultural groups right on the Lawrenceville Lawn stage. They even have special Santa Pictures and Pet Pics with Santa events! Plan Your Perfect Visit Before It's Gone! Don't wait! This incredible holiday experience is fleeting. Final Day: Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24th! Location: Lawrenceville Lawn, 210 Luckie St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 Hours (Regular): Wednesdays & Thursdays: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Fridays & Saturdays: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sundays: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM The atmosphere, the smells, the lights--it all comes together to create a true winter wonderland right in Gwinnett County. Come experience the magic! #ashsaidit

Great open spot for kids to play and hang out, table to eat, volleyball counters, playground,…read moreamphitheater

The baseball fields are nice and so is the playground equipment. The pool could use an update.read more

Dacula Park 1/5/2021…read more Pros: spacious, great for baseball Cons: unmarked trail Located across the street from Dacula High School, Dacula Park provides a great outdoor space for sporting activities, mainly, baseball. The park has several outdoor baseball fields and batting cages. On the positive side the park appears to be family friendly. It has a swimming pool, pavilions, a playground and "pond" with geese. The park also has a paved walking trail, which brings me to my negatives about this park. The website states that the trail is 1.75 miles, however there are no mile markers or clear signage as to where the trail begins and ends ( which on my first go around made me uneasy, because I was unsure where I was going and the path splits off several times along the trail). Depending on which path you take the trail can be much shorter than expected, or can lead to dead ends and/or the parking lot. Part of the paved path takes you to a more wooded area located behind the baseball fields. Depending on your direction, you will pass on oddly place stone configuration, a small bridge, and an area currently under construction for a community garden. For dog owners I believe there are better trails in Gwinnett for dogs, which would provide more open grassy areas for pets the run and play. Overall, I think after you have explored the trail at least once and get a sense of where you're going it's a nice easy trail to walk or run.

Great park that has almost everything I need. Good trails, aquatic center, fishing and lots more.read more

There is so much to do at Rhodes Jordan Park! I really like the area, especially the water area.read more

Sometimes, actually most times, I use hiking as a way to be alone with my thoughts. To contemplate…read moreand reflect on life and decisions (past, present & future). It's also a great time to pray for my family, friends and the world at large... and simply give thanks for the blessings I sometimes take for granted. I LOVE group hikes, but I cherish deeply the alone value of a solo hike. [ TODAY'S TRAIL ENCOUNTER ] God made me adventurous, there is no doubt about that. The thought of exploring someplace new brings so much excitement and anticipation that I literally tingle inside. So today when I decided to hike a 1.5 mile section of the equestrian trail that I've never taken, even I was surprised at just how eager I was to walk it. I've hiked almost every non-biking trail in this park, but for some reason I've never stepped foot on this segment. Would it be difficult? Would it look different than other parts of the trail? How long before I connect to a section I recognize? And my most dominant thought: Will I meet any horses along the way? I've logged dozens and dozens of hikes here @ Harbins park and not once have I ever met a horse on the trail itself. I find it rather ironic that I get so very excited about the unknown of new hiking trails and vacation destinations, but get so worried over life and its unknowns, especially when it takes unexpected turns. I pondered this clash in thinking as I walked and prayed, asking for guidance and courage for life's challenges. As if on cue, I rounded a section of the trail only to see a deer sitting in wait along the trail. I've never seen a deer just chillaxing like that ever with its legs folded below its body (just like my cat sitting on her favorite ottoman peering out the window). I was thrilled, but I couldn't get my camera out fast enough to capture the image before it stood and ran off into the woods. While I would come to encounter about a half dozen more deer during my short walk, I kept hoping to see a horse. I figured the chances were extremely low since my hike would be shorter than normal (3 miles instead of 9) and I'd never seen one here on the trails before. There is a point on the equestrian trail where you can either continue or taken an emergency exit trail that bypasses nearly 3.5 miles of the main trail. Since I'd just hiked 8 miles the day before, I decided to take the shortcut and give my old legs a rest. But as good fortune would have it, I discovered two riders walking their horses on this side trail. I couldn't believe my eyes!! How odd that I would get my wish on a shortcut route I generally never use. What was even more interesting is I knew one of the riders from church. I've invited her & her family many times to join one of the OFF-THE-GRID yelp hikes that I host monthly. As we talked, I shared the date of the next upcoming hike and wouldn't you know it, she is free! God works in mysterious ways indeed! [ AMENITIES ] What an amazing park!!! * Harbins Park is the largest Gwinnett County park @ 1,960 acres * Trails include a 4.3-mile paved multi-purpose trail, 7-mile equestrian trail, 13-mile mountain biking trail and 4.5-mile hiking trail. * Several playground, picnic pavilions, grills, restrooms, and parking areas including an equestrian trailer parking. * The Football Complex has a lighted walking track, dog park, lake, and 1.5-mile paved trail. * The Baseball Complex includes seven baseball/softball fields, restrooms, concessions, and a LARGE parking area. * The main park also has a water pump in the parking area to rinse trail mud off your mountain bike. * Believe it or not, the public restrooms are generally clean, stocked and SMELL GOOD!!! [ FINAL THOUGHTS ] I ponder a great many things, wishing for answers and hoping for wisdom to better manage life's complexities. Like most people, when it comes to life I just want to know where it's going. Funny how something as simple as a hike can reveal small truths. Truths like how you may never know the twists and turns of your trails, or be able to control the ups & downs of your journey; But if you keep pressing forward with good thoughts, excitement and openness to possibilities, God will surely give you wonders and delights along the way to encourage you. 2019/118

Awesome park! Two entrances with two different parks for the kids. Great trails for anyone from…read moreintermediate to experienced. Pathed walking path and trails in the woods. The river is awesome to relax and just breathe for a while! Highly recommend!!