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basketball, gymnastics, soccer, and
tennis programs, as well as enjoy
playgrounds, splash pads, swimming
pools, dog parks, and picnic pavilions
at area parks. The Bear Hollow Zoo
is an unusual park that exhibits “non-
releasable” Georgia native wildlife,
including American black bears
and bobcats.

Avid golfers and occasional players
alike will enjoy the beautifully
manicured fairways and challenging
greens the area has to offer. Notable
area golf courses include the Athens
Country Club, The Georgia Club, and
the UGA Golf Course, the top-rated
course in the state.

The ACC Leisure Services Department
maintains 43 miles of trails throughout
the community that can be used for
walking, hiking, and biking. Athens is
a designated bike-friendly community
and provides miles of well-maintained
bike lanes, plus more than 4,000 bike
racks throughout the city.
Athens represents a rare combination
Oconee River Greenway of natural beauty and outdoor
activities combined with a strong

62 Things to Do Athens Area Chamber of Commerce • www.athensga.com • (706) 549-6800