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'''Rogers Bridge Park''' is a river front city [[park]] and [[dog park]] in [[Duluth, Georgia]], [[United States]]. It is a 16.98 acre park located in the northeastern quadrant of Duluth.
'''Rogers Bridge Park''' is a riverfront city [[park]] and [[dog park]] in [[Duluth, Georgia]]. It is a 16.98 acre park located in the northwestern quadrant of Duluth. The park is a few blocks north of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard on Rogers Bridge Road. Surrounding properties include an adjacent private event facility, a sand dredging facility, and single family residential neighborhoods.


==Park==
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The park is a few blocks north of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard on Rogers Bridge Road. Surrounding properties include an adjacent private event facility, a sand dredging facility, and single family residential neighborhoods. The private event facility includes large open spaces, a volleyball court, a small multi-use building, and a boat ramp; a city easement provides public access to the boat ramp. The Chattahoochee River flows along the northern boundary of the park. Approximately two-thirds of the park is an open grassy field with small wooded areas along the stream buffer and at the southern end of the park. A gravel parking lot, picnic pavilion, playground, and volleyball court are the only recreational amenities in the park. The remains of a historic steel bridge (Rogers Bridge) span the Chattahoochee River. Although the bridge is in disrepair, the structure is sound and there are conceptual plans to restore the bridge for bike/pedestrian purposes. The park sits at a strategic location, adjacent to the river and at the intersection of several planned, but not constructed, multi-use trails. The trails include the Western Gwinnett Bikeway along Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, The Rogers Bridge Trail along Rogers Bridge Road and the Chattahoochee River Greenway which follows the river along the city’s northern boundary.<ref>http://www.duluthga.net/departments/parks_and_recreation/rogers_bridge_park/index.php</ref>
==Amenities==
==Amenities==
The Chattahoochee River flows along the northern boundary of the park. Approximately two-thirds of the park is an open grassy field with small wooded areas along the stream buffer and at the southern end of the park. A gravel parking lot, picnic pavilion, playground, and volleyball court are the only recreational amenities in the park. The private event facility includes large open spaces, a volleyball court, a small multi-use building, and a boat ramp; a city easement provides public access to the boat ramp.

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The remains of a historic steel bridge span the Chattahoochee River. Although the bridge is in disrepair, the structure is sound and there are conceptual plans to restore the bridge for bike/pedestrian purposes in the near future. The park sits at a strategic location, adjacent to the river and at the intersection of several planned, but not constructed, multi-use trails. The trails include the Western Gwinnett Bikeway along Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, The Rogers Bridge Trail along Rogers Bridge Road and the Chattahoochee River Greenway which follows the river along the city’s northern boundary.<ref>http://www.duluthga.net/departments/parks_and_recreation/rogers_bridge_park/index.php</ref>

* 3,100 SF Pavilion
* 3,100 SF Pavilion
* 1 Sand Volleyball Court
* 1 Sand Volleyball Court
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===Chattapoochee Dog Park===
===Chattapoochee Dog Park===
It is the first [[dog park]] created in the city. Located on nearly three acres, the park is in the northeast section of Duluth adjacent to the [[Chattahoochee River]].
It is the first [[dog park]] created in the city. Located on nearly three acres, the park is in the northeast section of Duluth adjacent to the [[Chattahoochee River]].
In 2017, the park was identified as one of the 7 best dog parks in Metro Atlanta by the AJC. <ref>http://www.accessatlanta.com/lifestyles/the-best-dog-parks-metro-atlanta/ws6gAL24qLWRTsCwmqhXsJ/</ref>
In 2017, the park was identified as one of the 7 best dog parks in Metro Atlanta by the AJC.<ref>http://www.accessatlanta.com/lifestyles/the-best-dog-parks-metro-atlanta/ws6gAL24qLWRTsCwmqhXsJ/</ref>
* One acre dog park for small dogs with an interactive fountain
* One acre dog park for small dogs with an interactive fountain
* Two acre large dog park with an interactive fountain
* Two acre large dog park with an interactive fountain

Revision as of 16:16, 21 February 2018

Rogers Bridge Park
Map
TypeMulti-use
Location4000 Rogers Bridge Rd NW, Duluth, Georgia,
United States
Coordinates34°01′39.5″N 84°08′21″W / 34.027639°N 84.13917°W / 34.027639; -84.13917[1]
Area16.98 acres (68,700 m2)
Operated byDuluth Parks & Recreation Department
OpenAll year
WebsiteRogers Bridge Park

Rogers Bridge Park is a riverfront city park and dog park in Duluth, Georgia. It is a 16.98 acre park located in the northwestern quadrant of Duluth. The park is a few blocks north of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard on Rogers Bridge Road. Surrounding properties include an adjacent private event facility, a sand dredging facility, and single family residential neighborhoods.

Amenities

The Chattahoochee River flows along the northern boundary of the park. Approximately two-thirds of the park is an open grassy field with small wooded areas along the stream buffer and at the southern end of the park. A gravel parking lot, picnic pavilion, playground, and volleyball court are the only recreational amenities in the park. The private event facility includes large open spaces, a volleyball court, a small multi-use building, and a boat ramp; a city easement provides public access to the boat ramp.

The remains of a historic steel bridge span the Chattahoochee River. Although the bridge is in disrepair, the structure is sound and there are conceptual plans to restore the bridge for bike/pedestrian purposes in the near future. The park sits at a strategic location, adjacent to the river and at the intersection of several planned, but not constructed, multi-use trails. The trails include the Western Gwinnett Bikeway along Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, The Rogers Bridge Trail along Rogers Bridge Road and the Chattahoochee River Greenway which follows the river along the city’s northern boundary.[2]

  • 3,100 SF Pavilion
  • 1 Sand Volleyball Court
  • 1 Playground
  • 15 space Gravel Parking Lot
  • 2 Horseshoe Pits
  • 10 tables & 2 grills Picnic area

Chattapoochee Dog Park

It is the first dog park created in the city. Located on nearly three acres, the park is in the northeast section of Duluth adjacent to the Chattahoochee River. In 2017, the park was identified as one of the 7 best dog parks in Metro Atlanta by the AJC.[3]

  • One acre dog park for small dogs with an interactive fountain
  • Two acre large dog park with an interactive fountain
  • Seating areas
  • Dog agility equipment
  • Green space

Access

The Park will be connected to the Western Gwinnett Bikeway once the 2018 extension is complete.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Chattapoochee Dog Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. 2018-02-21. Retrieved 2018-02-21.
  2. ^ http://www.duluthga.net/departments/parks_and_recreation/rogers_bridge_park/index.php
  3. ^ http://www.accessatlanta.com/lifestyles/the-best-dog-parks-metro-atlanta/ws6gAL24qLWRTsCwmqhXsJ/
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