Christian H.
4/22/2025
Playground is great with slides and swings, Bear Hollow Zoo is wonderful, Parking is free
Memorial Park
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293 Gran Ellen Dr
Athens, GA 30606
Aaron Heard Park and Community Center, formerly known as East Athens Community Center, is a versatile recreational facility in Athens, GA, featuring a gymnasium, a full-service kitchen, and multi-purpose rooms on its various floors. The center offers a range of programs for both adults and children, ensuring accessibility for residents and non-residents alike.
Dedicated to the memory of Aaron Heard, a long-time supervisor and community member, the park provides a welcoming environment for athletic, cultural, and community-focused activities. Since its renovation in the early 2000s, Heard Park continues to serve as an essential hub for leisure services in the Athens-Clarke County area.
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4.515 reviews
Shelley S.
6/3/2021
What an incredible local find. I literally just googled things to do with kids in Athens, GA. I was shocked first that it was free, so we traveled about 30 minutes from my daughters home. What a...
Kelly K.
8/27/2021
Absolutely gorgeous park. We bring our dog here for walks around the pond and to go to the do park. The park is well maintained with plenty of trash cans throughout. The dog park is full of...
Sarah D.
8/2/2022
The park is great. Very tranquil place with a nice little forest area, paved path, tables, shelter, playground, bathrooms, water fountains and more. The geese here are spoiled, mean and spicy....
Janos J.
4/7/2015
What can beat a free place to take the kids to see animals? A free Zoo! This is the 2nd time that I have been here. Memorial Park contains the Bear Hollow Zoo. They also have nature trails, a...
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