Goodan Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve is more than 2,000 acres of mixed grassland and coastal shrub with an adjacent horse ranch. A 10-mile trail is open to visitors for hiking or mountain biking. Programs are available for those looking to learn more about the preserve.
Traveling East on Browns Bridge Road (GA Highway 369) this park is located just before the Six Mile Creek Bridge on Charleston Park Road. This 154-acre park is one of the newest leased parks from the Army Corps of Engineers, who are responsible for maintaining Lake Lanier. Full development of the park is still being considered with more recreation opportunities in mind. Currently the park provides boat ramps, trailer parking, picnic tables and grills. There is not a public beach at this park.
This swimming and fishing pond is part of the Blue Hills Reservation that's operated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. The pond itself is 24-acres wide and up to 42 feet deep. Seasonally, there is stocked fishing, supervised swimming, a concession pavilion and visitor's center. Surrounding the pond is a playground, ball fields and available hiking as part of the Reservation's 125 miles of trails. Supervised swimming is open in July and August from 10am to 6pm daily.
