Creating, Conserving, & Connecting Parks, Trails, & Greenspace in Sandy Springs

Springway Trail Official Opening May 2!

The long-awaited grand opening of the first segment of the Springway Trail is coming soon! Please join us for the City's ribbon cutting event on Friday, May 2 at 1 pm!

The 1.8 mile paved multi-use path connects Morgan Falls Overlook Park to Roswell Rd with a scenic boardwalk over Orkin Lake. It's the first of 4 sections that will make a 5.4-mile loop from Morgan Falls Overlook Park, to Big Trees Forest Preserve and then along a creek and the river back to Overlook Park! (Trail Plan Map and Info)

Celebrate National Park Week at Island Ford

Did you know that there is a national park right here in Sandy Springs? The Island Ford and Palisades units of the Chattahoochee River National Recreational Area are part of the National Park Service! National Park Week Kickoff is tomorrow, Saturday, April 19th! Events are planned at Island Ford Visitor Center (8800 Roberts Drive, Sandy Springs) for a triple celebration and a fun-filled afternoon! Drop in anytime between 1-4 PM to celebrate National Park Week, National Junior Ranger Day, and Earth Week with activities for all ages! Entrance to the park is FREE on April 19!

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A Tour of the Morgan Falls Area

Families from our walk partner LaAmistad and others spent a beautiful Saturday morning with us learning about the history and many amenities available in the scenic Morgan Falls area.

The land that is now Morgan Falls Overlook Park was once home to American Indians and then the homestead of the Powers family in the 1800s, of which their cabin's chimney still stands. Georgia Power's Morgan Falls dam/hydroplant was built in 1904 and is still in operation today!

Outdoor amenities for modern day residents to enjoy include a golf course that was formerly a garbage dump, kayaking on Bull Sluice lake, walking trails, a large modern playground, a pavilion for gatherings, swings by the river, a dog park and the new Springway path to Orkin Lake.

Folks and Fun at Dunwoody Festival

We had a great time meeting families and folks at Dunwoody's Folktale Festival in March! We met with neighbors wanting to learn about or get updates on the Springway and other park projects in Sandy Springs. We met some budding artists, too! The folktale telling and treats were enjoyed by all!

Come meet with us next at the Sandy Springs Farmers Market on Saturday, June 14 at City Green.

Support SSC as a Kroger Reward Member!

We really need Kroger reward members! Please consider supporting SSC efforts every time you shop at Kroger! Kroger Community Rewards makes donating to SSC easy! Join the program, link your Card to SSC, and all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Shopper’s Card.

For details on how to link your card visit

Kroger Community Rewards - Kroger

and search for the Sandy Springs Conservancy, Organization Number: J350