Yahoola Creek Trails and Park

Yahoola Creek Trails Conservancy

I have known about Yahoola Creek Park for quite a few months. I have even driven down to the park several times but I never stopped. The other day I decided to take the kids to the park and since we have not been to Yahoola Creek Park we decided to give it a try....and what a wonderful decision that was!

Yahoola Creek Park is located in the heart of Dahlonega. The facility has several baseballs fields, soccer fields, tennis courts, two playground areas, restrooms, picnics areas, walking trails, and a greenspace conservatory. Yahoola Creek runs through the park (hence the name) and makes for an enjoyable and beautiful backdrop.

The greenspace is the hidden gem in this park. After playing in the main playground area for an hour or so we decided to check out the other playground that can be seen from the main play area. The second playground is at the edge of the conservatory.

Vegetable garden

First of all, the air is soooo fresh and smells soooo good near the conservation area. The grass was freshly cut the day we went and the air had that sweet country smell to it. It is my understanding that people are encouraged to help with the upkeep of the area (you can formally volunteer by filling out a form on the park website). There is a small pond area for turtles, salamanders, and other water creatures. Dozens of varieties of flowers, trees, and bushes. Fruit trees, herbs, and a vegetable garden are also included!

There are quite a few birdhouses posted throughout the area as well. I was amazed at the number of beautiful butterflies lofting around....especially near the flower area. To add to all of this, there is a little building area with informational posters and points-of-interest stands posted throughout the area.

My 12 year old loved the informational posters and the points-of-interest stands. My toddler loved walking throughout the area, picking up rocks, and chasing butterflies. We did not walk up the trails, because we didn't have proper shoes on, but we are going to do that soon.

At one of the points-of-interest posts

This park was so much fun. It is a great place to teach your children about agriculture, the environment, wildlife protection, gardening, and community involvement. Not to mention you can get some exercise there, play sports, watch the children play, or bring a picnic.

He was chasing a butterfly

The website (link listed above) provides detailed directions, more information on the park, and details on volunteering.