There may be many folks who've lived in the Greater Augusta area for some time or even all their lives that don't know about Brick Pond Park in North Augusta. Just across the 13th Street Bridge and situated below the Municipal Building at 88 Georgia Ave(near SRP Park), Brick Pond Park is a 40 acre restored wetland with multiple amenities including trails,areas for fishing, non-motorized boating and several seating areas for wildlife viewing. There is a diverse and healthy ecosystem here and there are alligators present(keep a safe distance). It's a great spot to visit even during winter months and an amazing example of careful civic planning resulting in a functioning wetland at the edge of downtown North Augusta and just across the river from downtown Augusta.