City of Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks Department

Help us Clean Up the Chattahoochee River! Volunteers are invited to join the annual Sweep the Hooch clean-up event on foot and by boat, Saturday March 27, 9am to 12pm. The sites in Sandy Springs this year are Morgan Falls, Island Ford and Powers Island, with many more options available along the river. For more information and to register, go to the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper website: https://chattahoochee.wufoo.com/forms/mtbvybu1mbelne/

Soccer tonight is canceled at Dunwoody Springs Elementary, due to inclement weather.

Update: Water service to Hammond Park has been restored.

There's a broken water line at Hammond Park that has required all water to the park to be turned off. Crews are working to restore water and restroom access.

We love that AJC joined us Saturday at Overlook Park for our bird walk!

Update on Hammond Park: The tennis court lights will be out through week.

This past weekend we hosted our quarterly Bird Walk and Wildlife Viewing program at Morgan Falls Overlook Park. Fifteen adults participated and they spotted a total of 32 species, including 2 eagles! On Sunday, 10 children and 8 adults participated in our Junior Geologist program at Big Trees Preserve. Don't miss our next program, Fort Building Fun on January 23 at Morgan Falls Overlook Park. Register at: registration.sandyspringsga.gov

Bird Walk and Wildlife Viewing Saturday, January 9th 8am 10:30am 200 Morgan Falls Road, Sandy Springs, 30350 Leader: Roseanne Guerra... Cell Contact Morning of Walk: 678-358-4916 Birding Focus: Morgan Falls Overlook Park boasts several habitats, and thus a large variety of birds over the course of the year: mud flats (shorebirds, including Avocets in 2017), lake (winter ducks, Bald Eagles), river, woodland, and field (sparrows). The walk will involve (possibly wet) grass, stairs, gently sloped pavement, and unpaved trails. This walk is sponsored by the City of Sandy Springs. A scope and loaner binoculars will be available. We will begin at Overlook Park - walk past the playground and across the lawn to the overlook - then we will walk the road to below Morgan Falls Dam. Registration with City of Sandy Springs Rec & Parks is required to limit attendance (click on Special Interest & Outdoors tab registration.sandyspringsga.gov Parking: We will meet at the far edge of the park where it overlooks Bull Sluice Lake. After parking, walk past the playground and across the lawn to the split rail fence. Restrooms are available at the parking lot. Directions: From GA400, take exit 6 (Northridge Road) and go west until it dead ends at Roswell Road. Turn left onto Roswell Road and go 1.2 miles. Turn right onto Morgan Falls Road (light). At the end of Morgan Falls Road, turn right to enter the park. The group will meet at the overlook, past the playground. See more

RECREATIONAL YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE 4v4 or 3v3 GAME PLAY (depending on registration numbers) $25 per player (includes t-shirt)... (GAMES ONLY-No practices) Volunteer coaches needed to substitute players and referee the games. UPDATED PROGRAM DATES: Season begins: week of January 25, 2021 Season ends: Week of March 1, 2021 Season consists of 6 games. Pre-K, Kindergarten / 1st and 2nd grade (Monday and Wednesday) 3rd, 4th and 5th grade (Tuesday and Thursday) Location: Dunwoody Springs Elem Turf Field Time: 6:00PM 7:00PM Dates: 1/25/2021 3/4/2021 Sign up online registration.sandyspringsga.gov

Scavenger hunt and acorn necklace craft at Lost Corner! Check out our events for more outdoor programs like this! Upcoming program - ... Overlook Hike and Popup Bird Craft November 8, 2020 See more

City Wide Youth Soccer program at Dunwoody Springs Elementary has been cancelled for this evening due to weather.

Down tree across the Abernathy Greenway South trail.

Down trees on the Overlook Park trail. Trail closed until further notice.

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This past weekend was a beautiful fall setting, perfect for our Recreation & Parks' Fall Fun for All event. We had 60 participants take part in the event at Ov...erlook Park (kids and their families were nicely spaced out over a three hour window). The program was designed to create an opportunity for children with physical and developmental disabilities to have an inclusive experience with the community. The kids enjoyed mid-way style games, arts and crafts, pre-packaged snacks, water and a bubble station. Participants followed our social distancing markers, and masks provided for those adults that needed them. Our Bird Walk and Wildlife Viewing at Morgan Falls trail/dam area was also well attended. Our group "gathered" for a quick photo. We appreciate everyone's cooperation in distancing and mask wearing, enabling these great events to happen.

Fall Fun for All is happening now through 7 pm at Morgan Falls Overlook Park! Come out and play!

Tomorrow is the day for our Fall Fun for All event! Please share with friends

Heavy rains this past weekend have caused the closure of the Boat Ramp and Dog Park at Overlook Park. The areas will remain closed until further notice.

This Friday!! The golden hour will shine a little brighter on Friday, October 16 from 4-7 p.m. when we celebrate sweater weather at Overlook Park Pavilion. Join us for a late afternoon into early evening event designed to create an opportunity for children with physical and developmental disabilities to have an inclusive experience with the community. Our fall festival will feature mid-way games, prizes, light snacks and refreshments and maybe a surprise or two. Social distancing with non-household members encouraged; masks are required for the health and safety of all participants. Although this is a free event, reservations are required so that we can provide a safe experience for all. registration.sandyspringsga.gov

SANDY SPRINGS RECREATION AND PARKS RECEIVES MARKETING AWARD FROM THE GEORGIA RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks received top hon...ors from the Georgia Recreation and Park Association (GRPA), recognizing the City’s COVID-19 signage and for marketing and visibility of the City’s Sparkle Sandy Springs holiday parade. http://www.sandyspringsga.gov//Components/News/News/2926/52 See more

The golden hour will shine a little brighter on Friday, October 16 from 4-7 p.m. when we celebrate sweater weather at Overlook Park Pavilion. Join us for a late afternoon into early evening event designed to create an opportunity for children with physical and developmental disabilities to have an inclusive experience with the community. Our fall festival will feature mid-way games, prizes, light snacks and refreshments and maybe a surprise or two. Social distancing with non-household members encouraged; masks are required for the health and safety of all participants. Although this is a free event, reservations are required so that we can provide a safe experience for all. registration.sandyspringsga.gov

This weekend we had our first program in the series, Wild Explorers. Participants attended at Big Trees park where they played in the creek and learned about different rocks as well as the wildlife there. Pictured are two participants investigating a fish they caught before gently releasing back into the creek. Check out our more of our programs on our FB page!