Nature Division

 

Nature Division Office
Memorial Park, 293 Gran Ellen
Athens, GA 30606

Memorial Park
293 Gran Ellen Dr
Athens, GA 30606

706-613-3580



Administration 

Memorial Park
293 Gran Ellen Drive
Athens, GA 30606

Athens, GA 30601


Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Booker, Phyllis Administrative Assistant 706-613-3801  
Besold, Jace Nature Division Administrator 706-613-3580  

Bear Hollow Zoo 
Directions

293 Gran Ellen Dr.
Athens, GA 30606

706-613-3580


Link: www.accgov.com/bearhollow

Hours of Operation

Daily: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM


 Admission: Free


Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Garrison, Kelly Zoo Coordinator 706-613-3580  
Subock, Megan Program Specialist 706-613-3580  

Memorial Park 
Directions

293 Gran Ellen Dr
Athens, GA 30606

706-613-3580


Link: https://www.accgov.com/memorial

Hours of Operation:
Park Hours: Daily: 8:00 AM - Sunset.
Administrative Office Hours: Monday - Friday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
McKinney, John Facility Supervisor 706-613-3580  
Bagby, Rebekah Program Leader 706-613-3580  
Lockwood, Sammy Recreation Assistant 706-613-3580  

Sandy Creek Nature Center 
Directions

205 Old Commerce Rd.
Athens, GA 30607

706-613-3615


Link: https://www.accgov.com/sandycreeknaturecenter

Hours of Operation:
Tuesday-Saturday from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Trails are open sunrise to sunset daily.

Admission:  Free

Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Smith, Randy Facility Supervisor 706-613-3615, ext. 7737  
Cash, Michelle Naturalist 706-613-3615, ext. 7730  
Mowbray, Kate Naturalist 706-613-3615, ext. 7733  
Welch, Blake Program Leader 706-613-3615 ext. 7729  
Lane, Garrett Recreation Assistant 706-613-3615, ext. 7726  

Sandy Creek Park 
Directions

400 Bob Holman Rd
Athens, GA 30607

706-613-3631


Link: www.accgov.com/sandycreekpark

Hours of Operation: 

Current Hours:   8:00 AM- 5:30 PM

*CLOSED MONDAYS*

Entrance Gate closes 30 minutes prior to the Exit Gate. 

Exit Gate is locked promptly at the posted closing time.


 Admission Fee:
 

Ages 4-64: $2 per person

Under 4 / 65 & older: Free

Disc golf: extra $1 per person

Annual Pass: $50 ACC Resident / $75 Non-resident


Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Garrison, Wes Facility Supervisor 706-613-3631 Ext. 7716  
Decker, Zach Program Leader 706-613-3631 Ext. 7718  
Townsend, Jordan Recreation Assistant 706-613-3631 Ext. 7717  

Trails and Open Space 

Link: www.accgov.com/trails

Provides management and oversight for all trails, several undeveloped greenspace areas, and parks including Dudley Park, North Oconee River Park East and Boulevard Woods Park. Conducts recreation and nature-based programming across Leisure Service’s facilities.  Key functions include ongoing site and trail inspections, garbage and litter pickup routes, trail maintenance, greenspace resource management operations in conjunction with the County’s Environmental Coordinator, and coordination with volunteer organizations.


Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Stratton, Christine Trails & Open Space Supervisor 706-613-3620  
Popchock, Allison Trails and Open Space Natural Surface & Volunteer Program Specialist 706-613-3620, ext. 7736  
Supic, Heather Paved Trails and Riverside Parks Program Specialist 706-613-3620, ext. 7739  

315 Pound Street
Athens, GA 30601

Athens, GA 30601

762-400-7759



Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Moore, Lawson Facility Supervisor 762-400-7759