Thomas N Lay Park
Welcome to Thomas N Lay Park, a beloved community gem located at 297 Hoyt St, Athens, GA 30601. With a stellar rating of 4.7 stars, this picturesque park is the perfect oasis for families, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone looking to unwind in nature. Open daily with generous hours, including Sundays from 2 PM to 6 PM and weekdays from 8 AM to 9 PM, it offers ample opportunity for relaxation and recreation. Whether you're enjoying a leisurely stroll, watching your kids play in the shaded playground, or participating in one of the many free events hosted by ACC leisure services, you're sure to find something enjoyable at Lay Park. What sets Thomas N Lay Park apart is its thoughtful design and amenities. Parents appreciate the well-maintained playgrounds, with a special emphasis on providing shaded areas for children to play comfortably, even in the warm Georgia sun. Visitors have praised the peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for afternoon picnics or simply soaking up the serenity of the outdoors. The park also hosts a variety of community events, from fun crafts to engaging classes like tae kwon do, ensuring there's always something happening. With its convenient location within walking distance for many families, Thomas N Lay Park is not just a park; it's a vibrant community hub that fosters connection, activity, and joy for everyone who visits. For more information, call (706) 613-3596 or explore our offerings at accgov.com.
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Tao L
A rare, shaded park that is much appreciated in this Georgia weather. Pictures show at 11:30am the big kids part of the playground is very much shaded while the little kids part is toasting in the sun. Not crowded at all.
Curtis Durden
A nice peaceful pleasant place to spend an afternoon..
B
My kids have a lot of fun here. We've been to several free events through ACC leisure services, including tae kwon do classes, St. Patrick's Day crafts and stories, back to school bouncy house and backpack giveaway, and more. The building is kept in good shape inside, clean bathrooms, the playground is not totally fenced in and it's by a road, so that is always scary, but my kids like the play structure. It has a few swings. The downside is that it can be hard to find parking sometimes. I think it has a shared parking lot, and all the spaces by the playground will be taken up by people who aren't using it. Sometimes people sitting in their car smoking, which sucks. The ground around the playground is uneven, so it's a bit of a fight to get a stroller in the play area. Not usually any kids on this playground, which is good or bad depending on what you're looking for. If you found this review helpful, please give it a thumbs up! Thanks!
Carlos Bradshaw
Leisure Services is trying to Displace the youth football program at Lay Park after 30yrs so the college students can have unlimited access. Lay Park is in walking distance for many kids. The Southeast Park is not. Just Sad the community’s kids are sacrificed for UGA students SHAME ON YOU ACC Leisure Services
Tt Hernandez
This is a really nice smaller park with plenty of different things for kids to do. It was clean other than a few pieces of garbage on the ground.
brittany mathews
Nice park if it wasn’t for the unruly kids yelling across the way
dmlevitt
great park, wonderful pool with the best safest lifeguards you could ever ask for. a good time for all.
Bob Cunningham
Best courts to play Pickleball on. Staff is very friendly and accomdating.
Mary Evans
Nice Playground near the Graduate and Hotel Indigo, great for travelers with kids!
Gilbert Myers
Great little park for children under 10 years old.
