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The rich history and culture provide residents with a great place to call home. Enjoy the remarkable quality of Life in North Augusta
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| Living - Recreation & Leisure |
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| Residents and visitors of all ages enjoy one of the City's finest amenities in the wide array of recreational activities and services available through the Department of Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services. With numerous public parks, a state-of-the-art Activities Center, a multi-functional Community Center and a broad spectrum of athletic programs, classes and camps, North Augusta is truly a center for recreation. Enthusiasts may take in a round of Disc Golf, enjoy walking, roller-blading or biking the Greeneway, play tennis or racquetball, join a team, have a picnic, take aerobics and much, much more. The Department of Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services has it all! |
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The GREENEWAY
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The North Augusta Greeneway, known to most citizens as the Greeneway, was named after former Mayor Thomas W. Greene (1985-1997). The Greeneway is a paved recreational trail that follows an abandoned railroad right of way purchased by the city in 1988.
Phase I of the Greeneway, 3.3 miles, travels from the Georgia Avenue Bridge to Martintown Road. Phase II, another 1.5 miles, extends the Greeneway to its current western terminus at Pisgah Road. In 1999, the city constructed Phase III, a pedestrian bridge over Martintown Road connecting Phases I and II.
Phase IV, completed in 2000, extended the Greeneway another 0.5 miles east from the Georgia Avenue Bridge to the Clubhouse at the RiverClub Golf Course.
Construction was recently completed on an extension of the Greeneway into the North Augusta riverfront. The 1.5 mile extension forks off the existing trail near Crystal Lake, follows Crystal Creek through the woods to the Savannah River, meanders along the riverbank to the Georgia Avenue Bridge and connects with the roundabout and sidewalk at Riverside Boulevard.
In addition to city funds, construction of the Greeneway has been funded by grants from the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, South Carolina Department of Transportation and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. The city has provided materials, equipment and labor.
The Greeneway is open from dawn to dusk and is regularly patrolled by the Department of Public Safety. Pets are permitted but must be on a leash at all times
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RIVERVIEW PARK
100 Riverview Park Drive |
At almost 150 acres and the city’s largest park, Riverview has it all! Anchored by the Riverview Park Activities Center with access to the Greeneway, Riverview Park features a paved 1-mile walking/jogging track surrounding a baseball and softball complex, a tennis complex with seven regulation-size courts, two playground areas, batting cages and a covered picnic pavilion. The park also boasts soccer fields and an 18-hole disc golf course.
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RIVERVIEW PARK ACTIVITIES CENTER
100 Riverview Park Drive |
The 94,000 square foot Riverview Park Activities Center opened in August, 1993. The Activities Center contains four gymnasiums, and its many amenities attract users of all ages. One of the unique features of the facility is the 1/6 mile indoor walking/jogging track overlooking Riverview Park and the Savannah River. Suspended above the gymnasiums, the 15 foot wide track has two flat lanes for walkers and two banked lanes for runners. Fitness enthusiasts can work out in the weight and fitness area or enjoy a game of racquetball on one of two courts. Exhibition area and meeting rooms are also available for community meetings and special events.
The Riverview Park Activities Center is the site of the annual Nike Peach Jam Basketball Tournament, which showcases 24 of the top AAU teams throughout the nation. In November it is the site of an American Kennel Club Regional Dog Show. Throughout the year the Activities Center hosts many other special events ranging from health fairs to athletic tournaments.
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LIONS MEMORIAL FIELD
West Buena Vista Avenue |
In 1945, the city acquired 8 acres of land located along Buena Vista and Alta Vista Avenues for $1500. The land was purchased for use as a park and designated as a living memorial to those who lost their lives serving in the armed forces.
In October of 1950, the North Augusta Lions Club leased the property from the city for a nominal $1.00 annual fee. The club then improved the land and operated Lions Memorial Field for 29 years. During that time, Lions Field hosted North Augusta High School and Recreation League football teams and numerous area sporting competitions. In 1979 the property reverted back to the city for its continued recreational use.
In the fall of 2000, extensive renovations to Lions Field were completed. Improvements include a new concessions pavilion, new restrooms, new grandstands with seating for 2,000, a new scoreboard, paved and lighted parking, a playground area, practice fields, sidewalks, landscaping and a decorative permieter wall.
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COMMUNITY CENTER
495 Brookside Drive - 803-441-4290 |
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The North Augusta Community Center is a 14,000 square foot banquet and meeting facility conveniently located at 495 Brookside Drive in North Augusta. This location is easily accessible to Richmond, Edgefield and Aiken counties. The Community Center is available to rent for weddings, receptions, parties, reunions, civic clubs and business meetings.
There are two banquet rooms and several meeting rooms in the Community Center. The large banquet room can accommodate 500 people, has a parquet dance floor, a stage with a public address system and opens onto a beautiful patio area for outside entertaining.
 The small banquet room accommodates 100 people and can be used for smaller parties, rehearsal dinners and various other meetings.
The kitchen boasts all the conveniences of a restaurant kitchen. Renters are not restricted to using in food service. Private caterers who use the Community Center kitchen are impressed with the efficiency and quality of the equipment. The renter also has access to china, glassware and flatware to serve up to 500 people.
In addition to custom room set-up, the Community Center will provide rental linens and equipment including TV/VCR, overhead projector, slide projector, microphones and more.
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City Parks
As diverse as their patrons, North Augusta's parks suit virtually every recreational interest. From quaint neighborhood parks and play areas, unique linear parks, a new skate park and a renowned multi-use activities center, there's something for everyone in North Augusta! |
MAUDE EDENFIELD PARK
400 Buena Vista Avenue |
| Tot lot, 4 lighted tennis courts, lighted basketball court, picnic area, community center, beautification area. Event venue for the Music in the Park summer concert series presented by the North Augusta Cultural Arts Council. |
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 WADE HAMPTON VETERANS PARK
Georgia Avenue at West Clifton Avenue
Wade Hampton Veterans Park is dedicated to the veterans of every war since the American Revolution. |
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JOHN C. CALHOUN PARK
Georgia Avenue/ Carolina Avenue |
| Prominently located in downtown North Augusta between Georgia and Carolina Avenues, Calhoun Park is the site of the annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Carols in the Park. |
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 CREIGHTON PARK
600 Lake Avenue
Tennis, tot lot, picnic area, Living History Park |
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 LIVING HISTORY PARK
Lake Avenue - (within Creighton Park)
Managed by the Olde Towne Preservation Association, the Living History Park is a beautiful natural setting that serves as a frequent community gathering spot for events such as A Day to Remember, a colonial trades fair and militia muster presented by the Olde Towne Preservation Association. |
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 BUNTING PARK
Bunting Drive
Bunting Park, renovated in 2004, features a children's play area and picnic area. |
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COL. LEROY HAMMOND PARK
Knobcone Avenue |
| Tot lot, picnic area, beautification area |
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BOAT RAMP/FISHING PIERS
Hammond's Ferry Drive |
| Savannah River public access boat ramp and parking, dock, fishing piers |
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CURTIS DRIVE PARK
Curtis Drive |
| Tot lot, picnic area |
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SUMMERFIELD PARK
Old Edgefield Road |
| Basketball courts, children's play area, picnic tables/shelter, restrooms, multi-purpose playing fields, drinking fountains and a walking/jogging track. |
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 WATER WORKS PARK
Riverside Boulevard
This park is located near the Riverside Boulevard entrance to the Greeneway. It currently features a picnic shelter donated by the North Augusta Sertoma Club. |
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DAVENPORT PARK
Georgia Avenue/ Summerhill Road |
| Picnic Tables, Beautification area |
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WALNUT LANE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
Walnut Lane |
| The city’s newest park adjoins two neighboring developments with a playground, a picnic area and a unique boardwalk trail. |
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Boating and Fishing in Aiken County
There are eight boat landings in Aiken County, South Carolina. Three are located on the South Fork Edisto River. The Edisto is the largest free-flowing black water river in the United States. Three are also along the Savannah River, meandering all the way to the ocean at Savannah, Ga. The terrain varies from rapids, to wide flowing areas, to narrow trails intertwined with cypress trees and offers an abundance of fishing "holes". Fishing from the banks of Langley Pond is a wonderful way to pass the time! We're sure you'll find your perfect spot here in Aiken County, South Carolina. |
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Aiken State Natural Area Boat Landing, Windsor, SC
Located at 1145 State Park Road, Windsor, South Carolina.
There is a boat ramp for small craft and a small parking area as well as bank fishing along the Sotuh Fork Edisto River. You may choose to rent one of the kayaks or canoes for an exciting ride down river. $12 per day. Campground is wonderfully shaded and is in a peaceful setting. Hiking trails in the Aiken State Natural Area exhibit a wealth of nature. 803.649.2857
Crackerneck Wildlife Management Area (USDA),
Savannah River Site
Anyone utilizing this area is required to sign in prior to entering and sign out when exiting. Call ahead for complete regulations. 803.725.3663
Davis Bridge Boat Landing
Windsor, SC - Off Hwy. 4 on Veterans Rd. (secondary Rd. 22) between Salley and White Pond.
Accesses the South Fork Edisto River and is open for small craft. Parking and fishing area.
Edisto / Rocky Springs Landing,
Couchton, SC - The Edisto Boat Landing is located off New Holland Road, between Couchton and New Holland.
The facilities at this park include a boat ramp for small craft, a small parking area, and an area for fishing from the bank.
Jackson Boat Landing
Jackson, SC
The Jackson Boat Landing accesses the scenic and historical Savannah River. The Savannah River, which is the dividing border between South Carolina and Georgia, offers the beauty of both states as you travel this wide body of water. Take Jackson Rd. to Fisher Rd., then to Landing Rd. Facilities include a hard surface boat ramp, a handicap accessible dock, fishing from the dock, and a large parking area.
Keadle's Bridge Landing
Off Hwy. 4 and Windsor Rd.
Accessing the South Edisto Fork River.
Langley Pond Boat Landing
Burnettown, SC
Langley Pond is a Southeastern best kept secret. The man-made pond plays host to some of the most premier rowing events in the country. It is an ideal location for boating, fishing, jet skiing, and all around fun. It is a listed site along the SC National Heritage Corridor. Located off the Aiken/Augusta Highway on Langley Dam Rd. Facilities include a ramp for small craft, limited parking, bank fishing, restrooms, large picnic shelter, grills, concession stand (seasonal) and children's play area.
North Augusta Boat Landing
North Augusta, SC
Hammonds Ferry Rd. at Riverview Park, North Augusta, SC. This paved ramp accesses the Savannah River along the border of South Carolina and Augusta, GA. Limited, very primitive campsites nearby which require reservations. Call 803.441.4300
Silverbluff Landing
Jackson, SC
This small craft landing accessing the Savannah River is off Old Jackson Hwy., then to Silverbluff Rd and then to Bluff Landing Rd. |
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