Dudley Park

Dudley Park is a 32-acre park nestled in the confluence of Trail Creek and the North Oconee River, just a short walk from downtown Athens and the University of Georgia. It is operated by the Trails and Open Space staff of Leisure Services.

Dedicated in 1953 to Alonzo Gordon Dudley, who governed Athens from 1926-1935 and 1938-1939, Dudley park features majestic hardwoods, open fields, several picnic areas, and connections to multiple trails.


  1. 1 Lower Field in Dudley Park
  2. 2 weathered steel bridge
  3. 3 Dudley Park, Firefly Trail, and North Oconee River Greenway
  1. Trails
  2. Picnic Areas
  3. Fishing
  4. River Access

Dudley Park serves as the junction of two major multi-use paved trail networks, the North Oconee Greenway and the Firefly Trail. 

Quick Information

Contact Us

  1. Christine Stratton

    Trails & Open Space Supervisor

  2. Allison Popchock

    Trails and Open Space Natural Surface & Volunteer Program Specialist
    Phone: 706-613-3620, ext. 7736

  3. Heather Supic

    Paved Trails and Riverside Parks Program Specialist
    Phone: 706-613-3620, ext. 7739

Hours: Sunrise to Sunset

Bathroom hours:

June 1- August 31

7 am- 8 pm

Broad Street Parking
1170 E Broad St.
Athens, GA 30601

Poplar Street Parking
286 S. Poplar St.
Athens, GA 30601

Oconee Street Parking/
Easley Mill
470 Oconee Street
Athens, GA 30601

Park Physical Address
100 Dudley Park Rd
Athens, GA 30601


Dogs Must Be on LeashDogs must be on a leash and under your control at all times per ACC Ordinance.