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Douglas Golf and Country Club

In a city that prides itself on small-town • Huckaby Complex 912-384-4707
charm, Douglas offers many delightful • Jackie Allen Park www.douglasgolf.net
opportunities for enjoyment, and is always • Jackson Park douglasgolf@windstream.net
brewing up a calendar of fun things to • J.C. Municipal Park
do! Explore the many facets of our past, • Middle School Complex General Coffee State Park
ranging from early 20th century trains to • North Madison Avenue Park Named for Colonial General John
flight training facilities during WWII. Our • Round Tree Park Coffee, General Coffee State Park
museum tours and exhibits make Douglas- • Unity Park was donated to the state by a group
Coffee County’s rich heritage and historical • Wheeler Park of county residents in 1970. The park
significance come alive. • Whispering Pines is known for agricultural history as
Prefer nature over history? With a lovely For more information: seen at the Heritage Farm, which exhibits
parks and more than 1,500 acres of 200 C. S. Madison Ave. log cabins, a corn crib, tobacco barn,
walking and equestrian trails throughout Douglas, GA 31533 and cane mill.
General Coffee State Park, outdoor- 912-384-5978 The park offers activities for every
enthusiasts can fully embrace the ever- www.cityofdouglas.com interest. Children enjoy feeding park
changing scenery and wildlife. animals including goats, sheep, chickens,
If you are looking for that one-of-a- Outdoor Recreation pigs, and donkeys. Nature-lovers can
kind fashion or antique item, browse explore the Seventeen-Mile River and
Douglas’ downtown; our local retailers Douglas Golf & Country Club a boardwalk that winds through a cypress
offer a wide variety of apparel, home Located on 175 acres of rolling swamp. The new archery range is open
goods, and specialties. pineland along the Seventeen Mile River, for public use for a fee; it includes targets
the Douglas Golf and Country Club is the of varying distances as well as 3-D targets.
Douglas Parks and Recreation only full service, private club in the area. More than 13 miles of equestrian trails
Stroll, bike, or skate at any of our The club offers a challenging 18-hole are available for horse-lovers. Camping,
Douglas Parks and Recreation facilities. championship golf course, clubhouse, cottages, a group lodge and the
From picnic pavilions and walking trails to restaurant, lounge, swimming pool, and Burnham House, which is an elegantly
tennis courts and a public pool, there are tennis courts to appeal to visitors of all decorated 19th-century cabin, are available
plenty of fun ways to get active in Douglas. interests. The club offers catering services for overnight accommodations.
• Atkinson Plaza for numerous local events. Call or email For day-use, the park has seven
• Davis Wade Park the club for information. covered picnic shelters and an enclosed
• Eastside Park 1425 Golf Club Rd. family group shelter with a kitchen and
• Greenway Trail Douglas, GA 31533 complete with a screened in smokehouse/

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