Morgan Falls Overlook Park — Attraction in Sandy Springs

Morgan Falls Overlook Park is a hidden gem and a perfect escape into nature, nestled along the Chattahoochee River. The park offers something for everyone—whether you’re looking for a peaceful riverside picnic, a scenic hike, or a fun day with kids. The views are breathtaking, especially at sunset when the river sparkles with golden hues.

One of the highlights is the spacious playground, perfect for families with young children, with well-maintained equipment that keeps kids engaged and entertained. There’s also a fishing pier, which offers a calm spot for anglers and a wonderful view over the water. For those who enjoy being on the river, there are kayak and paddleboard rentals, making it easy to get out and enjoy the gentle flow of the Chattahoochee.

The walking trails are well-paved and accessible, winding through wooded areas and opening up to views of the river, providing a peaceful environment for a leisurely walk or a morning jog. Benches along the trail allow you to stop, relax, and take in the sights and sounds of nature.

Morgan Falls Park is clean, safe, and well-kept, with plenty of shaded picnic spots, clean restrooms, and ample parking. Whether you’re there for a family outing, a quiet retreat, or a little adventure on the water, Morgan Falls offers a well-rounded experience. It’s the kind of park that feels like a mini-vacation within the city, and I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking to unwind and reconnect...

Park Overview -

Morgan Falls Dam + Boat Ramp Water Access The dam is damn cool to see! It’s beat up and deteriorated in some spots so if you appreciate old buildings that are falling apart you’ll get a kick out of it too. There is a boat ramp with water access and you are able to boat within 50ft of the dam. (Small & Large Dog Park are in the same parking lot for the dam however they are both closed for renovation as of Sept 30th for approx 6-8 weeks. The short 3/4mi mtn trail is fine just nothing you haven’t seen if you’ve been hiking in Georgia - trees, roots squirrels, couple of wooden benches. Great kayaking/paddle board options as with accommodations for individuals with disabilities who’d like to partake. Park is very clean, has cameras and appears to be a very safe and well maintained!

Hidden Gem Unofficial Trail Left of Murphs Surf-shop. Becomes less and less of trail the further you go (think that’s pretty cool as is) there are some tricky parts with fallen trees and very steep narrow parts where if you step wrong chances are you’re sliding into the river. But what’s hiking without a bit of adventure ya feel? What makes this a gem is the MASSIVE rock formations you’ll see and scenic water views. Bonus it’s not...

I really just want to rate this place bad so y'all will stop coming here. The worst thing about this place really though, is it's kind of too popular and it can be very difficult to find parking on the playground/lake side. Usually it's not as much of a problem to find parking on the dam/river side. You'll almost always find somebody fishing over there. Evidently it's a good fishing spot by reputation but I've never caught anything.

Truthfully this is a pretty nice park and if you have kids, the playground structure is very popular. And if you like a nice view of the lake to sit and relax to, there are many relaxing chair swings to sit with a friend or loved one with while you play on your phone or doom scroll the news and ignore eachother. There's even a chair swing that can hold a wheel chair, which in my opinion is pretty unique.

There are several dog friendly trails, kayak and paddle board rentals, a fire pit, and a covered pavilion with a huge fireplace to host parties and events at.

All in all it's a pretty nice park for how small it is and it's popular for a lot of reasons. I would think most people could find some way to enjoy some...