Ben Burton Park
**Ben Burton Park: Your Oasis in Athens, Georgia** Nestled at 615 Mitchell Bridge Rd, Athens, GA 30606, Ben Burton Park is a charming outdoor retreat that has earned a stellar 4.5-star rating from visitors who appreciate its serene atmosphere and diverse recreational opportunities. Open daily from 6:45 AM to 9 PM, this park invites you to explore its well-maintained trails, lush green spaces, and abundant wildlife. Whether you're seeking a peaceful stroll along the picturesque Middle Oconee River or a lively spot for a family picnic, Ben Burton Park offers something for everyone. Visitors rave about the park’s beautiful scenery and the variety of activities available. With ample picnic areas complete with tables and a shelter, families and friends can gather to enjoy delicious meals surrounded by nature. The park also features a large walking trail where you can breathe in the fresh air while spotting local wildlife. With free parking and a kayak launch area, adventurers can easily access the water for a fun-filled day of exploration. Enthusiastic reviews highlight the park's cleanliness, friendly atmosphere, and the joy of seeing children playing in the creek or students unwinding by the riverside. Come discover why Ben Burton Park is considered a hidden gem in the heart of Athens—your perfect getaway for relaxation and recreation awaits! For more information, visit [accgov.com](http://accgov.com) or call (706) 613-3620.
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April Struckhoff
This place is truly a hidden gem! So much beauty in the area. Have been many times and still find there is more to explore
Prachi Patel
Love this spot! Definitely check ahead to see if it's busy as parking can get tight!
Kiah Newton
This is such a nice little gem within the city of Athens. There's trails to walk, plenty of picnic space, a shelter area with picnic tables, good and clean bathroom facilities and much wildlife. I've come several times now and plan to return more. It's a good place for a hike and to test yourself on some of the trails. If you're like me, you can be more adventurous and find some of the off-tail gems and follow deer trails to really get the wilderness feel.
Joshua Brewer
This is a decent little park that consists of a large walking trail that runs along side the middle Oconee river. The park is free and has free parking as well. It does have a spot to launch kayaks or canoes and fish. There was plenty of parking when we went. There are bathrooms, a 911 call box, picnic tables, a couple pavilions and walking trails that are nice and would definitely be nice to walk your dog! If you get too hot, you can get in the river and cool off. There is also what appears to be old Hydro electric facilities that appear to not be in use anymore. This park was gifted to the people of the state of Georgia from Georgia power electric company.
GILLIAN BEHARRY
Very relaxing and serene, was great to see everyone with collars and leashes on their pets. Loved seeing the kids playing in the flowing creek. Students reading, sitting on rocks on the river banks. Everyone minding their biz, yet very pleasant.
Karen Phillips
This was a lovely hike next to a river and up through the woods. My children really wanted to wade in the water but because there are sewage pipes above some of the creek wading spots and manholes that smell bad, we figured it probably wasn't safe to go in the water. There aren't many people in the park so it's a nice, quiet hike. We even saw a turtle trying to lay eggs!
Kurt Barr
I brought my daughter and our dog out here to walk around one afternoon since we just moved into the area. The park had ample parking despite there being several other cars parked here already. There was a pleasant little road to walk down with ample area to let our dog run free and play around in the water. Everyone we ran into while we were walking was incredibly nice. We will be making the part of our normal weekly routine.
Charlotte Rose
Super nice park, little hiking trails, with a creek and a river. You can take your dog for a hike, have a picnic or just go and relax. Earlier in the day it’s not too busy and really quiet but by afternoon it got pretty busy.
Daisy K
It would not be too hard for the city to maintain this park before it starts to slide. It would be nice if Athens Clarke County would pressure wash areas were people sit and eat and talk. It’s time to add a little gravel to the walkway as it can turn into mud pretty quickly. And who does the landscaping here? How hard would it be to blow off leaves in the picnic area and other Corridors. The amount of poop this park is from dogs is insane. It really needs to be kept clean elsewhere.
J D
Very nice park the walk your dogs or to take ur family. The trails are nice beginner to intermediate trails. There are picnic benches and barbecue grills. And river is beautiful and peaceful to walk by and there also a creek which have small waterfalls which is amazing.
