Recreation
Chattahoochee Hills offers the perfect setting to enjoy the great outdoors.
With its 55 square miles of forested and pastured land surrounded by the South Fulton Scenic Byway, its four area parks, its miles of country roads, and the Chattahoochee River, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
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Chattahoochee River River access on Capps Ferry Rd |
The Chattahoochee River runs along the western boundary of Chattahoochee Hills and offers outdoor enthusiasts opportunities for fishing and canoeing. |
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Cochran Mill Nature Center 6300 Cochran Mill Road Palmetto, Georgia 30268 Ph: 770.306.0914 Website: www.cochranmillnaturecenter.org |
The center's log structure is located by a pond on fifty privately-owned, heavily-wooded acres. Whether hiking, participating in an environmental education program or dropping by for a relaxing hike or day by the pond, Cochran Mill Nature Center has something for you. |
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Cochran Mill Park On Cochran Mill Rd near the intersection of South Fulton Parkway See: Reserving Cochran Mill Park |
The city's crowning jewel, Cochran Mill Nature Center offers 780 acres of trails for hiking, running, and horse back riding. It also features a picnic pavilion, playground, and restrooms, and a large field perfect for primitive camping. |
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Community Brickworks 6505 Rico Rd, Suite B Palmetto, GA 30268 Ph: 770.463.6319 Website: www.chccommunity.com |
Community Brickworks offers a variety of recreational classes. Check the Website for the current schedule. |
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Hutcheson Ferry Park On Hutcheson Ferry Rd at the intersection of Hearn Rd |
Hutcheson Ferry Park, offers 103 acres of rolling hills, pastureland, and stunning rock outcroppings. |
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Rico Softball Field On Rico Rd at the intersection of Upper Wooten Rd |
The softball field was the vision of Mr. H.L. Loyd, a Rico resident who thought that kids should have a place to bat a ball around. |
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South Fulton Scenic Byway
For map see: www.byways.org/explore/byways/15766/ |
This 29-mile loop highlights the rural character and lifestyle of the Chattahoochee Hills. Situated among rolling hills, forested ridges, and serene pastures, the South Fulton Scenic Byway uses Cochran Mill Road, Hutcheson Ferry Road, and State Highway 70 to guide visitors through this quiet corner of metropolitan Atlanta. In addition to the historic communities and farmhouses found along the byway, visitors can enjoy Cochran Mill Park, Cochran Mill Nature Center, and the nearby Chattahoochee River, which provide many recreational opportunities. |