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To provide people young and old with organized, enriching ways to experience nature, the City of Milton has created Outdoor Recreation programs for people of all ages. These activities can take place year-round, in various formats (from one-off events to weekly classes), and at an array of Milton parks and greenspaces.
If you’re interested in registering for a program – even free ones – can do so by going to miltonga.gov/Registration and clicking on the “Outdoor Recreation” tab. Those with questions, thoughts, or proposals about these or potential opportunities along these lines can contact Outdoor Recreation Supervisor Jen Young at jen.young@miltonga.gov.
The City of Milton has an Adopt-a-Trail program that lets groups, businesses, and families “adopt” trails within the City parks system. "Adoption" is an agreement to regularly inspect and clean up their assigned trails (getting some sort of recognition for doing so).
Are you, your organization, your family, or your business interested in "adopting" a Milton trail? If so, please review this agreement and then fill out and submit the application below. Every participant must also complete the volunteer waiver found HERE.
And to Adopt-a-Trail in Milton, fill out the form at the bottom of this webpage -- https://www.miltonga.gov/government/parks-rec/adopt-a-trail/.
APPLY HERE
Through an interactive program called LEAF, instructors from the City’s partners at Tree of Learning will lead children between the ages of 3 and 5 in story time, music and movement, and crafts with nature themes such as plants, animals, and the water cycle. People can come on a week-to-week basis (for $12 per class for Milton residents) rain-or-shine since there's an indoor space available at the park.
Thank you to all who participated in the spring 2024 program, which took place between 9 and 10 a.m. on Thursdays in Bell Memorial Park. This program is open to children ages 3 through 5.
REGISTER HERE
Milton is home to many outstanding young people in scouting with a desire, and follow-through, to positively impact our community. Many aim to become Eagle Scouts; others are pursuing Girl Scout Gold Awards. Past efforts have led to difference-making projects such as educational signage, little libraries, benches, and more at City parks.
The City has developed a program to facilitate such projects. For Scouts, this provides an easy-to-use and easy-to-comprehend process to submit their suggestions and work with Milton to follow through on them. For the City, this system funnels all needed info to the right place. And for citizens, it can help the resulting projects have a targeted and significant impact.
To learn more about the steps in a Scout project, and to fill out the required application, go to this webpage: https://www.miltonga.gov/government/scout-projects/.
APPLY HERE
Learn about nocturnal wildlife while exploring a park at night, then enjoy s’mores around a campfire! Participants – which can include children accompanied by a guardian, as well as leashed dogs – will go to the campfire site as well as walk nearby trails. And it’s free! You should wear closed-toe shoes and appropriately warm clothes, as well as carry a filled water bottle and flashlight.
Dates: TBD (the first happened November 8, 2024)
Time: After sunset
Location: TBD (the first was at Birmingham Park)
Who can participate: All welcome (dogs must be leashed)
Thanks to all who participated in this self-guided hike on Providence Park’s .75-mile Blue Trail, making stops to add trail mix ingredients to your bag along the way. No matter their age, people enjoyed a nice outdoor stroll, sweet nutritious treat, and the company of fellow nature-lovers.
Date: TBD (though it happened in June 2024)
Location: Providence Park’s Blue Trail (13440 Providence Park Drive)
Who participated: All ages of people were welcome, as were leashed dogs
Enjoy time on the waters of the Chattahoochee River with a guided group paddle lead by Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC). The City began its partnership with NOC in 2024, offering special summer camps for young residents as well as outdoor adventures for adults. All were centered in the beautiful Chattahoochee National Recreation area. Check back on this webpage for future opportunities along these lines.
Dates:
TBD
The City of Milton has teamed up with NOC, one of the area's premiere outdoor adventure companies, to offer residents several distinct programs to explore and enjoy the Chattahoochee River (and, yes, even if the river doesn't pass through Milton). These include summer adventure camps for children -- including for those 10-to-12 from July 8-11 -- as well as these special offerings for adults:
Date: Summer dates TBD
Location: Meet at Powers Island along the Chattahoochee River in Sandy Springs
Who can participate: Anyone age 18 and older
REGISTER HERE
Dates: TBD (though usually late spring or summer)
Location: Typically Providence Park, starting at the trailhead (13440 Providence Park Drive)
Who can participate: Typically ages 8 to 12, with space being limited
REGISTER HERE
The City will bring in outside experts to offer facts and guidance to better understand and coexist with wildlife in Milton. You’ll leave knowing when to call for help, including if you encounter an injured or aggressive animal. (If there’s a related wildlife topic that you’d like a session on, email parksandrec@miltonga.gov).
What: Discussion led by Brandon Sanders
Date: November 6, 2024
Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Community Place (2006 Heritage Walk)