Augusta keeps over 970 acres of parks: the Riverwalk, Lake Olmstead, dog parks at Pendleton King and Valley Park, splash pads and the canal towpath. 706-796-5025.

Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. Park names, addresses and amenities come from Augusta Recreation & Parks’ park finder; trail facts from the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area and the Phinizy Center.

Augusta maintains more than 970 acres of parks and green space, from neighborhood playgrounds to the downtown Riverwalk and the regional park at Diamond Lakes, according to the city’s parks page. Parks are typically open dawn to dusk; the city posts hours by month and changes them for weather, maintenance and events.

Who to call

Big parks worth the trip

Park Address What is there
Edward M. McIntyre Sr. Riverwalk Downtown at 6th, 8th, 9th and 10th streets Riverfront trail, playground, picnic areas
Lake Olmstead Park 2205 Broad St. Lake, walking trail, disc golf, ball fields, playground
Pendleton King Park 1600 Troupe St. Dog park, disc golf, walking trail, lake, playground, shelters
Diamond Lakes Regional Park 4335 Windsor Spring Road Campground, lakes, walking trail, ball fields, tennis, playground
Augusta Common 836 Reynolds St. Downtown event space, picnic area, restrooms, rentals
Henry H. Brigham Park 2463 Golden Camp Road Indoor pool, gym, fitness center, tennis, walking trail
Eisenhower Park 1488 Eisenhower Drive Football and ball fields, walking trail, playground

Dog parks and splash pads

The city’s park finder lists:

  • Dog parks: Pendleton King Park, 1600 Troupe St., and Valley Park, 1805 Valley Park E.
  • Splash pads: Wood Park, 1898 Highland Ave.; Brookfield Park, 2740 Mayo Road; and McBean Park, 1151 Hephzibah-McBean Road.
  • Disc golf: Lake Olmstead Park and Pendleton King Park.
  • Pools: the indoor Augusta Aquatic Center, 3157 Damascus Road, and the indoor pool at Henry H. Brigham Park; an outdoor pool at Bernie Ward Community Center, 1941 Lumpkin Road. Jones Pool is temporarily closed.

Trails

The Augusta Canal towpath. The wide, level towpath where mules once pulled canal boats is open from the Headgates to the I-20 bridge, the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area says. Distances from the Headgates: about 2 miles to I-20, 3.5 miles to the Raw Water Pumping Station, about 5 miles to the King and Sibley mills and about 7 miles to 13th Street at the end of the first level. The canal area has more than 25 miles of multi-purpose trails. Trailheads:

  • The Headgates at Savannah Rapids Park
  • The Water Pump Station, at the end of Riverlook Drive
  • Lake Olmstead, at the end of Milledge Road, for the River Levee, Towpath and Mill Village trails
  • The Mill Village Trailhead on Grace Street near the Kroc Center
  • The Discovery Center at Enterprise Mill, 1450 Greene St.

The Bicycle Peddler rents bikes at the Headgates on weekends, the heritage area says.

The Riverwalk. The Edward M. McIntyre Sr. Riverwalk runs along the Savannah River downtown, with access at 6th, 8th, 9th and 10th streets and the Riverwalk Marina at 1 Fifth St.

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, 1858 Lock and Dam Road, run by the Phinizy Center for Water Sciences, has the half-mile Beaver Dam Trail, the 0.8-mile Pond Trail for walking and cycling, a floodplain boardwalk with an observation deck and the Mayor’s Fishin’ Hole, a county-maintained pond where you need a Georgia fishing permit and can catch up to eight fish a day in daylight hours, according to its trails page.

On the water

  • Baurle Boat Ramp, 2116 Lock and Dam Road, on the Savannah River
  • New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Park, 2105 Lock and Dam Road, with picnic shelters
  • Riverfront Marina, 15 Reynolds St., and Riverwalk Marina, 1 Fifth St.
  • Canal boat tours leave the Discovery Center at Enterprise Mill; see our things to do this month page for dates.

Camping

Diamond Lakes Regional Park has a city campground; book a site through ReserveAmerica.

What this means for you

  • For a long walk or ride, start at Lake Olmstead or the Headgates and follow the canal.
  • Bringing the dog: Pendleton King or Valley Park.
  • Small children in summer: the splash pads at Wood, Brookfield and McBean parks.
  • See something broken? Report it to 311.

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Frequently asked questions

Where are the dog parks in Augusta?

The city lists dog parks at Pendleton King Park, 1600 Troupe St., and Valley Park, 1805 Valley Park E.

Does Augusta have splash pads?

Yes. The city lists splash pads at Wood Park, 1898 Highland Ave.; Brookfield Park, 2740 Mayo Road; and McBean Park, 1151 Hephzibah-McBean Road.

How long is the Augusta Canal towpath?

The towpath is open from the Headgates to the I-20 bridge, about 2 miles, and the canal’s first level runs about 7 miles from the Headgates to 13th Street. The canal area has more than 25 miles of multi-purpose trails.

What are Augusta park hours?

The city says parks are typically open from dawn to dusk, with hours that vary by month and can change for weather, maintenance or events.

Where can I camp in Augusta?

Diamond Lakes Regional Park, 4335 Windsor Spring Road, has a city campground; book through ReserveAmerica. Phinizy Swamp Nature Park also holds family camping events.