V
isitor Information
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 -
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R
ecreation
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Midway Park
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Poole's Mill
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Sawnee Mtn. Park
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38+ Acres
3 Baseball/Softball Fields
1 Football/ Soccer Field
2 Tennis Courts
Playground
Picnic Pavilion
Community Building
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Historic Bridge
Picnic Pavilion
Area
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44+ Acres
8 Baseball/Softball Fields
1 Football/Soccer Field
4 Tennis Courts
Paved Walking Trail
Playground
Picnic Pavilion
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5100 Post RD
770-781-2152
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7725 Poole's Mill RD
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3395 Waston RD
770-886-2215
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Sawnee Mtn. Preserve
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Sharon Springs Park
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Windermere Park
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1000+ Acres
HikingTrails
Visitor/InfoCenter
Educational
Programs
Amphitheater
Picnic Pavilions
Playground
Climbing Area
( MUST HAVE PERMIT)
Tree Canopy
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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
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87+Acres
Dog Park
Playing Field
8 Concrete Nature Trails
Picnic Pavilions
Concession Stand
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4075 Spot RD
770-781-2217
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1950 Sharon RD
770-781-2215
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3355 Windermere Parkway
770-205-4715
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C
ampgrounds
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Bald Ridge Campground
4100 Bald Ridge RD
Cumming, GA 30040
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Charleston Campground
Charleston Park RD
Cumming, 30040
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Sawnee Campground
3200 Buford Dam RD
Cumming, GA 30041
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Shady Grove Campground
7800 Shadburn Ferry RD
Cumming, GA 30041
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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
F
ishing
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Buford Trout Hatchery
Trout Hatchery Rd
Cumming, GA 30041
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Lake Lanier Fishing
(Guided Fishing+Equipment)
Clay Cunningham
770-630-2673
Ken Sturdivant
770-889-2654
Shane Watson
770-889-5549
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Rainbow Ranch
41 Ruth Lane
Cumming, GA
770-887-4797
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Chattahoochee River Trout Fishing
(Guided Fly Fishing)
Chris Scalley
770-650-8630
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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
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
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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
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
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