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Your recreation destination along Georgia's Hospitality Highway (GA. 400)
Cumming/Forsyth County invites you to,
"Come Play in Our Backyard."

Cumming/Forsyth County is one of Mother Natures favorite playgrounds where
opportunities for hiking,
camping and fishing provide exceptional possibilities to play in our backyard.
Nestled along the shoreline of Lake Sidney Lanier and anchored by ancient Sawnee Mountain,
Cumming/Forsyth County offers an outdoor paradise within a bustling metropolitain area.


P arks - and - R ecreation  

Parks and Recreation

 

Midway Park

Poole's Mill

Sawnee Mtn. Park

38+ Acres
3 Baseball/Softball Fields
1 Football/ Soccer Field
2 Tennis Courts
Playground
Picnic Pavilion
Community Building

Historic Bridge
Picnic Pavilion
Area

44+ Acres
8 Baseball/Softball Fields
1 Football/Soccer Field
4 Tennis Courts
Paved Walking Trail
Playground
Picnic Pavilion

5100 Post RD
770-781-2152

7725 Poole's Mill RD
 

3395 Waston RD
770-886-2215

 

Sawnee Mtn. Preserve

Sharon Springs Park

Windermere Park

 1000+ Acres
HikingTrails
Visitor/InfoCenter
Educational
Programs
Amphitheater
Picnic Pavilions
Playground
Climbing Area
( MUST HAVE PERMIT)
Tree Canopy

 58+Acres
4 Youth Baseball/Softball Fields
4 Adult Softball/1 Adult Baseball Field
2 Football Fields
8 Tennis Courts
Playground
Picnic Pavilions
Paved Walking Trail
Basketball Courts

 87+Acres
Dog Park
Playing Field
8 Concrete Nature Trails
Picnic Pavilions
Concession Stand

4075 Spot RD
770-781-2217

1950 Sharon RD
770-781-2215

3355 Windermere Parkway
770-205-4715


C ampgrounds

Bald Ridge Campground

4100 Bald Ridge RD
Cumming, GA 30040

Charleston  Campground

Charleston Park RD
Cumming, 30040

Sawnee Campground  

3200 Buford Dam RD
Cumming, GA 30041

Shady Grove Campground

7800 Shadburn Ferry RD
Cumming, GA 30041

For more information about any of our amazing parks and their facilities, please go to
Forsyth County Parks and Recreation or City of Cumming Recreation and Parks .


L ake -and-  R iver  A dventures

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F ishing

Buford Trout Hatchery

Trout Hatchery Rd
Cumming, GA 30041

Lake Lanier Fishing
(Guided Fishing+Equipment)

Clay Cunningham   770-630-2673
Ken Sturdivant 770-889-2654
Shane Watson 770-889-5549

Rainbow Ranch

41 Ruth Lane
Cumming, GA
770-887-4797

Chattahoochee River Trout Fishing
(Guided Fly Fishing)  

Chris Scalley 770-650-8630


L ake L anier

Over 692 miles of shoreline provides a variety of recreational activities; sandy beaches, picnic areas,
playgrounds, numerous campgrounds, fishing, swimming, boating, and hiking.

LakeAccess  Available From Forsyth County at: Exits 14,15,16,17
Additional Information: 770- 945- 9531

 

 

 

 

Bald Ridge Marina

Port Royale Marina

Habersham Marina

1850 Bald Ridge Marina RD
Cumming, GA 30040 

9200 LanMar RD

Gainesville, Georgia 30506 

2200 Habersham Marina RD
Cumming, GA 30041

770-887-5309

 770-887-2690

770-887-5432

 

Pontoons, runabouts, wave runners and overnight party boats for rent on Lake Lanier;
be the captain of your own boat and enjoy exploring Lake Lanier for an hour, a day or multi-days.

http://www.parkmarine.com/rentaboat.html


C hattahoochee R iver

Tail Water Tubing, Rafting, and Canoeing Rentals:

Canoe, Rafts, and Tubing Rentals:

3347 Buford Hwy. ,Cumming , Ga.30041


 

L ocal A rt  -and-  A rtists

This charming small town atmosphere offers a diverse experience filled with various forms of art ranging
from artist studios and galleries to live theater and bluegrass festivals, offering visitors and locals a like a unique and rewarding opportunity to enjoy world renowned and collected art.


L ocal A rtists -and- G alleries

Jay David
Black Art Studios
Custom Built Furniture
www.blackdogartstudios.com


Cornbread
located at Main  Street Interiors
www.mainstreetinteriors.com


Gregory Johnson
Sculptor
Studio open tours ( Call for appt.)
www.gregoryjohnson.biz


Peter BrandiGallery
Oil Painting, Unique Furniture
www.peterbrandigallery.com


Bonnie Flood Gallery
Oil Paintings, Jewelry, Purses
www.bonnieflood.com


Barbara A. Wood
Barbara A Wood Gallery
Oil Painter
www.barbaraawoodgallery.com


Thomas Kinkade
Parsons Signature Gallery
www.thomaskinkade.com


E xhibits


Sawnee Artist Gallery:
Located at Humpus Bumpus Books

 Belleza Exhibit:
Located at Sawnee Art Gallery
at Humpus Bumpus Books

Many of our local artists are members of the SawneeArtistsAssociation.
For more information where your favorite local artist will be next please visit:

www.sawneeart.org


P erforming A rts

The Cumming Playhouse

Live theater year round and from, one man shows to full productions and musicals.
There is something for every taste to be found in the Historic Old Schoolhouse.


O ther A ttractions  

Balloons Over Georgia
112 Jason Lane
Cumming, GA 30040
678-947-9866
678-283-4033 (Cell)

The Avenues of Forsyth
410 Peachtree Pkwy.
Cumming, GA 30041
770-781-3491

Cumming Fairgrounds
235 Castleberry RD
Cumming, GA 30040
770-781-3491

The Holly Theater
69 West Main ST
Dahlonega, GA 30533
770-864-3759

Lake Lanier Islands
7000 Holiday RD
Lake Lanier Islands, GA 30518
1-800-840-LAKE

 



 

W here- to - S tay

Comfort Suites

Hampton Inn

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Sun Suites of Cumming

Lake Lanier Islands Resort

 905 Buford RD
Cumming, GA 30041

 915 Ronald Regan Blvd
Cumming, GA 30041

  870 Buford Hwy
Cumming, GA 30040

  555 Lake Center Parkway
Cumming, GA 30040

 7000 Holiday RD
Buford, GA 30518

770-889-4141

 770-889-0877

 678-845-7100

 770-781-5550

 770-945-8787



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