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PARKS & REC

Residents and visitors can explore and
experience the near limitless possibilities
for relaxation and adventure. Take it slow
BOUNDLESS with a picnic in a picturesque park or zip over

the roaring rapids of the Chattahoochee to
another state. However you choose to spend
RECREATION your time, it’s easy to fill your days with
amazing adventure in Columbus.

& Amazing Adventure Chattahoochee River

in Columbus The Chattahoochee River plays a major role in

the area’s outdoor recreation, offering a wealth
of activities, including biking, fishing, rafting,
kayaking, and beyond.

Home of the “Longest Urban Whitewater
Course in the World,” Columbus’ section of
the Chattahoochee can provide thrills as well
as relaxation. Experiencing the river is a rite
of passage for thousands of residents and
visitors every year. Billed by USA Today as
one of the “Top 12 Man-made Adventures in
the World,” there’s a whitewater experience
suitable for all ages and thrill levels -
whether you want a cruising trip or an
extreme adventure.

Visitors also flock to Columbus for the
famous state-crossing zipline, which soars
100 feet above the rapids from Georgia to
Alabama and back.

Parks
Columbus Parks and Recreation offers
a wide variety of facilities perfect for
maintaining an active lifestyle. Head to Flat
Rock Park and break out the discs for a round
of disc golf. Britt David Park has walking and
fitness paths in addition to baseball fields,
here’s a certain energy in Columbus We don’t just have bike paths; we have a playground, and more. Whether you are a
that emanates from the rushing dozens of miles of multi-use trails for our
Twaters of the Chattahoochee citizens to enjoy with more on the way. tennis fan or an avid fisherman, there are
River. It passes through Uptown and out We don’t just have a community tennis endless opportunities for fun in Columbus.
to the rest of the community. Even when facility; we have the largest public clay Columbus Parks and Recreation
residents partake in recreation activities, court complex in the country. Even when 3111 Citizens Way
they do so with a passion that most cities we watch a youth ballgame, we do so at Columbus, GA 31906
can only dream of. some of the finest parks in the South. 706-225-4638 | parks.columbusga.gov

30 Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce | www.columbusgachamber.com | 706-327-1566