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The Springway Boardwalk Trail is Open!
The first section of the long-awaited Springway trail is now open! The city of Sandy Springs held an official city ribbon cutting event on May 2 for the 1.8-mile trail that features a boardwalk over Orkin Lake near Morgan Falls Overlook Park and the Chattahoochee River.
The paved multi-use path connects Morgan Falls Overlook Park to Roswell Rd via Cimarron Pkwy. It's the first of 4 sections of the Morgan Falls Park Connector trail 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)
Grand Opening Video
Facebook Photo Gallery
Video Fly Over
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Trail Blazing at the River!
Join us for our next monthly guided Trail Blazer walk at the Johnson Ferry North trail, on Saturday, June 7 at 8:30 am!
Johnson Ferry North is part of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, on the Cobb County side of the river.
Our guide will be Jack Misiura, Chair of the Sandy Springs Conservancy. Jack is a seasoned hiker at national parks across the country, and visits Johnson Ferry North often with his dogs. The trail network winds through the woods, along the river and a stream. We'll make about a 2-mile loop, although if you keep going, a footpath connects to Hyde Farm Park.
Registration is required. National Park Service daily parking pass is $5.
REGISTER HERE
If you would like to plan a walk with us with your group or organization, please contact kristen@sandyspringsconservancy.org
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Art Walk Showcased Outdoor Sculptures at 3 Parks
The rain held off long enough for our May Trail Blazer walk that featured outdoor sculptures in three parks in the heart of Sandy Springs. Sandy Springs City Councilman John Paulson guided our group through Veterans Park and shared information about the sculptures, design and development of the park. The surrounding area is undergoing road construction and plans call to connect the park to the library with a multi-purpose sidewalk on Mount Vernon Hwy.
The group then moved on to learn about the sculptures at City Green and Marsh Creek Rain Garden with Gar Muse, chair of ART Sandy Springs (ARTSS). The sculptures are a result of an ARTSS program to bring outdoor art to the public.
Art Walk Photo Gallery
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Steve Levetan Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Congratulations to our board chair emeritus Steve Levetan on being awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) for his years of advocacy work within the recycled materials industry and community. Steve joined the SSC board in 2010 and served as SSC Chair for more than 10 years and continues to serve as Chair Emeritus. Under his leadership, SSC helped fund, plan and build The Playable Art Park and Southside Trail on Abernathy Greenway, Lost Corner Nature Preserve, Windsor Meadows Park, the basic plan of Overlook Park, its canoe dock and hiking trail and more.
Read More Here
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Path 400 Update
The City of Sandy Springs has begun construction on segments 1 and 3 of Path 400. The project which runs along 400 in the southern end of Sandy Springs is expected to be completed in three years. The missing piece, segment 2, has received additional funding from the Atlanta Regional Commission and is expected to break ground in the Summer of 2026. PATH 400 is a 5.2-mile greenway through the heart of Buckhead connecting neighborhoods, offices and retail locations with a path for bicyclists and pedestrians. The extension into Sandy Springs will provide Sandy Springs residents with pedestrian and bicycle access to Buckhead and all the way to the Beltline in Atlanta. The Path 400 extension is included in Sandy Springs' Springway Trail Plan.
Path 400 in Sandy Springs
About Path 400
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Meet Us at the Farmers Market!
Come meet us at the Sandy Springs Farmers Market on Saturday, June 14, from 8:30 am - 12 pm at City Green.
Find out more about the Conservancy, get updates on the Springway and other park projects in Sandy Springs. We'll have activities and games for the kids and information on parks in our community!
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Support SSC as a Kroger Reward Member!
Kroger reward members needed! 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
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Introducing Springboard!
There's a new website in town, Springboard!
Springboard serves as a local hub for information intended to connect people and organizations to opportunities to serve and support local nonprofits in our community. The website was created by the Sandy Springs Civic Roundtable, a network of nonprofit and civic leaders. The Sandy Springs Conservancy is a founding member of the Civic Roundtable.
Springboard Sandy Springs - Promoting community engagement in Sandy Springs, GA
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Things to Do Around Town!
National Kids to Parks Day
Head to Hammond Park to enjoy food trucks, games, prizes, inflatables, DJ, temporary tattoos, water slides, and more!
Saturday, May 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
City Green Live!
Face2Face. An electrifying tribute band that pays homage to two iconic piano legends, Elton John and Billy Joel.
Friday, May 23 at 7 p.m.
Wildlife Sanctuary Workday with Birds Georgia
Monday, June 9 at 9 a.m.
Island Ford Unit - CRNRA
Second Saturday Sweep: Chattahoochee Cleanup Crew
Saturday, June 14 at 10 a.m.
Paces Mill - West Palisades Unit CRNRA
Sandy Springs Farmers Market Saturday mornings at City Green
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Thank You for Supporting Parks, Trails and Greenspace!
Your support makes it possible for the Conservancy to continue to work on
efforts to make Sandy Springs a greener place for everyone to enjoy!
The Sandy Springs Conservancy's mission is to create, conserve, and connect, parks, trails, and greenspace in our community. The Conservancy identifies opportunities, brings together stakeholders, builds partnerships, and provides funding to jump-start parks, trails and greenspace projects throughout the city. Your support allows SSC to continue this mission for the benefit of everyone in the community now and for future generations!
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