Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance): Parks & Recreation
5 parks and recreation sites are documented near Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance).
- 0.4 recreation sites per 10K residents (vs Georgia 4.9/10K).
Parks & Trails
Federal and state recreation areas within ~50 miles (Recreation.gov RIDB API). 5 sites — 0.4 per 10K residents.
Parks (5)
(unnamed)
Bark Park
(unnamed)
(unnamed)
Thomas Farm Preserve Dog Park
Recreation Areas (5)
Scull Shoals Historic Site
Oconee River Recreation Area
Dyar Pasture Recreation Area
Town Creek OHV
Redlands Recreation Area
| Mobile Home Parks Detail · County total | 2 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Sports & Activities
Golf Courses (3)
Athens Country Club
Jennings Mill
Jennings MillCountry Club
| Nearest Sports Venue · Name | STEGEMAN COLISEUM |
|---|---|
| Nearest Sports Venue · Distance | 5.9 mi |
Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates
Attractions & Entertainment
Entertainment venues, golf courses, sports facilities, and visitor attractions.
Attractions (1)
Bear Hollow Zoo
| Entertainment Venues · Farmers Markets · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Entertainment Venues · Music Venues · Total count | 1 |
| Entertainment Venues · Nightclubs · Total count | 5 |
Sources: OSM Overpass — venue tags
Dining & Beverages
| Craft Beverages · Breweries · Total count | 1 |
|---|
Sources: OSM Overpass — craft=brewery/winery
Geography
| Climate · Avg Temp F | 64.10 |
|---|---|
| Climate · Station Name | WATKINSVILLE GEORGIA |
| Climate · Station Distance Miles | 6.6 mi |
| Climate · Period | 2015-2024 average |
| Elevation · Feet | 733 |
| Elevation · Meters | 223 |
Sources: NOAA RCC-ACIS MultiStnData — nearest station by coordinates · USGS Elevation Point Query Service
Other
Theaters (10)
University 16 Cinemas
University 16 Cinemas
(unnamed)
(unnamed)
Ciné
Tate Theater
Ciné
Tate Theater
B&B Theatres Athens 12
B&B Theatres Athens 12
Nearby Visitor Centers (1)
Island Ford Visitor Center
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Establishments | 388 |
|---|---|
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Employees | 8,388 |
| Nearest Golf · Name | Jennings Mill |
| Nearest Golf · Distance | 0.6 mi |
Sources: Census County Business Patterns 2022 · OSM golf courses 2026 · Refreshed 2026-04-12