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Douglas County Naturally beautiful

for children and adults of all ages. Among the amenities are a children’s playground, a 10-acre fishing fond, and more than 12 miles of multi-use trails for running, biking, walking or hiking.  If you like water, nearby you’ll find the Boundary Waters Aquatic Center , which has an eight-lane, 25-yard heated competition pool, and a four-lane, heated therapeutic- teaching pool. While you’re there, you’ll likely see many people of all ages enjoying the water – and maybe even a private birthday party. Boundary Waters Park also features the Douglas County segment of the Chattahoochee Hill Country Regional Greenway Trail . This three-quarter mile stretch of paved trail will eventually complete a 98-mile corridor connecting with

Carroll, Coweta and Fulton counties, as well as the City of Chattahoochee Hills. The completed trail is suitable for walkers, runners, joggers, and cyclists. In the near future, there will be an 11-mile link to Sweetwater Creek State Park, which is one of the most visited parks in Georgia, with approximately 650,000 people visiting in 2012. Clinton Nature Preserve , 8720 Ephesus Church Road, is a 200-acre hidden gem in Douglas County. This land was donated by Mrs. Annie Mae Clinton on the condition that it remain in its natural state as much as possible. The park contains nature, bike and running trails, open exploration areas along with the Carnes Cabin, and a pre-Civil War residence, which is listed on the

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