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Morgan Falls Overlook Park Playground According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), for optimal health and fitness, Americans should participate in some type of physical activity for 30 minutes a day, at least five days a week.

The City of Sandy Springs takes pride in the facilities it has available so that citizens of all ages can play. Whether tennis is your passion or walking your activity of choice, the City of Sandy Springs has a wealth of recreation resources for you!

Did you know:

The Sandy Springs Tennis Center, with 24 lighted courts, was named by Tennis Magazine as "one of the finest public facilities in the country".
The parks and recreational facilities in the City of Sandy Springs offer classes in fitness trends that are sweeping the nation, like cardio tennis.
Big Trees Forest Preserve offers 1½ miles of peaceful walking trails in a serene, natural environment.

Take Your Kids Out to National Kids to Parks Day!

Sandy Springs, GA and other cities across the nation are committing to a simple motto: “active kids are healthy kids” and National Kids to Parks Day encourages residents to use local parks and recreation sites to develop more active, healthy lifestyles.

North Fulton Golden Games

The Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks Department will host the 2013 North Fulton Golden Games (NFGG) tennis event at the Sandy Springs Tennis Center.

Abernathy Greenway Linear Park

In 2007, the Sandy Springs Mayor and Council adopted the master plan for the forthcoming Abernathy Greenway Linear Park. The plan includes a plaza, patio, gardens, lighted trails, playgrounds and playable art - features that will offer options for youth and adults and for active and passive recreation.

City Gauging Public Support for a Potential Park

The City is currently gauging public support for a potential park at the site of the old Fulton County Sewer Plant. The preliminary drawings provide initial concepts. The primary features include a large grassy open field for casual play, surrounded by pervious walking/jogging/biking trails.