Projects in Process

Sandy Springs Conservancy seeks opportunities to create, conserve and connect parks and greenspace in Sandy Springs. If you know of land or connection opportunities, please let us know. We are currently working on the following projects and have other potential opportunities we would like to pursue.

With your help – we can move these and other projects along to fruition for all to enjoy!!

Springway Trail Plan Implementation

The Conservancy supports the city of Sandy Springs’ efforts to implement the Springway trail plan in stages across the city. The first section selected for construction is the Morgan Falls Park Connector.

Old Riverside Park

The Conservancy supports efforts by the city of Sandy Springs to create a new park on Old Riverside Drive on land that overlooks from above the Chattahoochee River. The Conservancy has active members on the city’s community steering committee that is contributing input on the design of the park. Topics of focus include plans that will best enhance the existing natural topography and trees as well as adding a natural playground made of materials that blend into nature. The city has funded the construction of the park and expects to begin work in 2025. 

Enhanced Access to the Chattahoochee River

The Conservancy supports efforts by the city of Sandy Springs and the National Park Service to provide additional opportunities for nature trails in the Roberts Drive area to provide additional access to the Chattahoochee River and the Island Ford Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

Improved Pedestrian Access Over the River at Roswell Road

Enhanced pedestrian access on or next to Roswell Road over the Chattahoochee River would provide increased regional connectivity with our neighboring community of the city of Roswell. 

Allen Road Park Expansion

This popular three-acre park, with a walking trail and playing fields near l-285 and Lake Forest Drive, will grow by 1.5 acres. The Sandy Springs Conservancy has been building support for this park expansion with property owners and the City for a number of years, and we are excited to be involved in making the park bigger and better.

Mount Vernon Highway Multi-Use Paths

The Conservancy supports the city’s efforts to build multi-use path along Mount Vernon Highway connecting the City Green, Veterans Park and Library Garden with a greenway path for pedestrians and bicyclists. The project is part of the city’s road re-alignment plan currently under construction at Mount Vernon Highway, Johnson Ferry Road and Roswell Road. 

AND . .. many other expansions, enhancements and additions are “on the table” for the future. We need your volunteer help, support and ideas to move these and other opportunities and projects forward.