Morgan Falls Overlook Park

This place is so beautiful!!!! There wasn't much on the hiking trail, but went there today. There are two separate trails, one in the woods and one in the back half. All together, it's about an hour long, maybe close to an hour and a half if you wanna stop and take pictures and stuff. There's swing bench by the water a good area and a play ground. There is a awesome running trail there as well. Overall recommend this place to everyone it is truly beuatiful

Outstanding choice for a kids playground or a romantic talk with your honey or a large picnic. Great playground with lots of fun unusual rides and soft cushion artificial grass surface. Many swing seats overlooking the Chattahoochee lake surrounded by hilly scenery. Fire pit and another fireplace to burn wood you bring. Giant roofed picnic pavilion to handle large crowds. Rent a paddle boat on the lake. Restrooms.

I like this place, and I've been here several times a month. Saw film shooting going on once near the dam. The garden is good and peaceful if you want to sit and read books. I took my 2 friends here, my roommates aunt who came from India we both visited this place and she loved it too, my colleague and his twins loved this place and found and perfect spot for thir kid's photography. So basically whoever I took here they all loved this cute little place. There is a small house far inside the mountains on the other side of the lake and it looks cute.

Such a pretty and relaxing park. Great spot to picnic, walk alone or with pets, kayak or spend time with kids. The main attractions here are the swings and the lake with a beautiful view. I love visiting it with my husband just before sunset. We saw so many kids playing in the spider web climbing thing and the play area. There was a birthday party going on and the park was filled with folks of all ages. Trails: A little walk on the left leads you to the dam(falls) and it's a very quiet and serene path to walk or jog. There are 2-3 trails around the park but a bit rugged, so I recommend going when there's plenty of daylight. Parking spots are plenty and the park is pet-friendly. Fun fact: Atlanta Astronomy Club conduct star gazing events at this park. Check their website for more information

I really liked this place for it's tranquility. We went there in the evening and spent about an hour there. There are swings overlooking the water, so one can just relax. For water lovers, kayaks are available on rent. It also had a play area where our son enjoyed a lot.

Sunset on a Stand Up Paddle (SUP) board or kayak anyone? The Morgan Falls Overlook Park dock is the place to be. This quiet retreat has the perfect blend of tranquil water, low to no crowds (weekdays) and close to the city. The busiest I have seen the dock and water is on Wednesdays as a SUP group seems to meet. All other weekdays I may have only seen between none to 3-5 people in the water. It is very low key the majority of my visits. These visits have mainly been in the afternoon for sunsets. Common wild life along the river backflow shore is deer and blue heron; but you see LOTS of large bass (between 5-10 sighting/visit). The river bass get within feet of my SUP and at times startled me a bit. It’s a fun sighting. Parking is free - a huge plus for a new regular visitor like me. Just a short walk from the car and you are in the water. The picture were taken over several visits during the month of June as I continue to come to this park. The Morgan Falls overlook Park location for SUP and kayak is definitely worth returning.

A really great park by the river. Plentiful and imaginative playground equipment for all ages of children. Best of all, they have hung sail shades to keep our kids out of direct sunlight. The bathrooms were very clean, even smelled good. Bench swings to look out over the river. A large pavilion that would be perfect for parties or large groups, and a large well kept lawn to spread out a blanket or play frisbee. We will return to this park for more free fun!

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 well traveled.

A very quiet, and serene place to visit. It's well worth a visit, and you can even dip your toes in the water at this historic dam.

Randomly stumbled upon this park last week after being in the area. It's very beautiful. It has a massive park for children to play at. There is a great area for grilling. At the bottom there is a place with canoes and kayaks.

We had a great Saturday at Morgan Falls! The lake was wonderful and we sat out there for hours people watching and also walking around! We want to come back in the summer and get in the lake! Great for a afternoon in the park!

First time visiting Morgan Falls. It's a fun filled place with trails, a kids playground, porch swings, a fire pit, and a breathtaking view of the Chattahoochee below. There are also kayak rentals on the river bank below. When we came we hiked the 3/4 mile looped trail behind the playground accessible from the parking lot. There was a bald eagle flying above his beat. Kayakers down below had beached themselves on a sandbar in the middle of the river. A guitarist was jamming and kids were playing in the Sun. Just a picture perfect place to relax and take in the sites.

Well kept and is getting more love from the city! Always friendly folk, good walking trails, playground, dog park, and Bull Sluce lake for paddle boarding and kayaking. I see a ton of people fishing near the dam. It's great for picnics, sun bathing, and light hiking! Only missing thing is a water pump near the dog park, and maybe some restrooms. (They are located at the lake/playground area)

This is a fun little park to take the kids and play on the park. There is also a historic feature. After playing there is a small hike that a 5 year old could handle. We didn't do it but you can rent a kayak and do some boating. Also there are lots of swings for looking at the water. We had a blast, there is a different inking fountains there and even one for four legged friends.

Our first stop in #atlantaga was a playground stop in #sandysprings at Morgan Falls Overlook. There is a small trail that goes around the water but the playground is incredible! It is fenced in except for the entrance which helps so much! There are two areas, one for younger children and one for olders. With having multiple ages it was so nice to be able to monitor both. We were there on a Thursday afternoon and it wasn't busy at all! If you are in the area, it is an amazing and FREE energy burner.

This was a fun find with my clients recently. Tucked away down this quiet little road past a church is this beautiful, relaxing park. There's two sides to it when you drive in. We went to the right to the Morgan Falls section where there are pavilions with picnic tables, a great view of Bull Sluice Lake, a good sized (partially covered) playground, clean bathrooms, and a whole row of swinging benches overlooking the water - including another circle of swinging benches to the left. It's a great place to just chill out and relax uninterrupted it seems like. We went on a weekday around lunch time, so there was only one other group using the pavilion. We opted to utilize the swinging benches for our meal time. Parking was no issue, although, I can imagine it must get pretty busy on weekends and holidays. The back road on the way in had a lot of bikers and pedestrians crossing at different times, so please drive slowly of course, as they may come out of nowhere! It was really peaceful to just eat overlooking the lake in a quiet surrounding. There's a place off the parking lot you can rent kayaks and equipment to take out to the water if interested and a long, winding ramp down to the dock to launch or just walk down to the water. There was a sign on the way in showcasing all the different kinds of animals that inhabit this park, which my clients and I thought was pretty cool. It seems like you could definitely spend a considerable amount of time here just unwinding on a quiet day. I would definitely say come check it out if you've never been here. I'll be back!

Beautiful park with free parking. Nice walking trails but I really enjoy the benches that overlook the water. You can kayak and get into the water to do water sports. It's one of my favorite gems to go to.

We came here on a weekend and it was crowded. We circled the main parking lot once and there were cars just waiting for people to leave and it was congested. It felt like the mall parking lot around Christmas time. I dropped off my family and parked down the hill in the gravel lot. It is about a 1/3 mile walk to the park and wasn't bad, except that there is no sidewalk so you are dodging slow driving traffic. The park facility is new and great! The playground is big and suitable for all ages, has lots of shade, and benches for parents to sit on. There is a small hiking trail that is perfect for a beginner or those short on time. We saw people launching their SUPs when we were there and the overlook portion of the park is gorgeous, with swinging benches to relax on and plenty of grass area to spread out. This park has it all and is a good bang for the buck driving distance wise.

Great place to bring kids ! I don't have kids, but if I had them I'd bring them here lol. Restrooms were nice and clean! (Says a lot for a park) they have a dog park, one side of small dogs and another for big dogs, really nice. Loved the swinging benches, can't wait to come once it warms up to come kayaking!

Very cute and clean nice green to run around or lay out blanket, swings overlooking lake playground for kids by big pavilion. Parking could get full sometimes

Nice place walking trails,people are out walking and fishing by the Damm They also have a driving range for the golfers.

Such a nice little park. You can rent kayaks or paddleboard's. You can sit in one of the many swings that overlooks Lake and enjoy the beauty. Clean restrooms and a wonderful children's playground. Go the other direction and you can see the dam. Nice place to picnic .

I really enjoyed coming here for the first time! We had a picnic, while social distancing. We sat right on the river and enjoyed a nice meal with nature. If you've never been to Morgan Falls, I definitely recommend it! There's a couple different areas here. They even have a playground for kids. There's plenty of parking on either side of the park. I recommend bringing your own beach blankets or towels, find a nice shady spot, and bring some food to enjoy this river view.

This is one of my favorite parks. It can be hard to find a good parking spot during peak hours, but, it has an amazing waterfront view, swings, tables and a short (1 mile) hiking path. This is a very relaxing and fun park for all age groups. Plenty of walking paths and green space

Nearby park from Sandy Springs. Nice hike and very nice facilities. You will see some of the Chatahochee River. They also have kayak rentals.

Great place to go kayaking and sup. Rentals on site-reserve ahead or bring your own gear for no cost fun. It's a bit of a long walk down the path carrying your board. Water is not something I would swim in. Pretty cloudy and dirty. Stained the bottom of my sup.

We love this special park. It was one of the first places we discovered when in GA. Sitting on the dock talking to the ducks and geese and watching the sunset is so nice. My little one loves that. The swinging benches that face the lake are such a nice extra! I love that they have them also all around the fire pit circle-- great place for group gatherings. But let's talk about this playground! It's one of the only parks I've found that has a big shaded draping over it. The playground is just so nicely done and clean, with cool structures to play on: one for little ones and one for bigger kids. Plenty of swings. Everyone is always so friendly here and it just feels good in your soul to spend time here. I often see dog walkers and joggers as well. People also play soccer w their kids. And I've seen you can rent kayaks for the lake but I haven't ever done it myself. Next goals. I have attempted to hike the trail right behind the fire pit area, and we got 1 min in and there was a snake in the trail and I said NOPE haha So I cant help with a review on the hiking lol. There's decent bathrooms and a big parking lot. Great place! Well maintained by the city.

I absolutely love this park! One of my favorite places to go in Sandy springs. If you live in the area or are looking to satisfy multiple family members at once - look no further! This park is pretty big and not too far from the highway. It has a walking trail, wooden swings that overlook the water, they have canoe rentals, an actual park for kids a big kid and baby park, there is an area where most play soccer. There is also an area to grill and use for parties, gatherings, etc. it's so beautiful! Also, the park is covered! who doesn't love a covered park!? Your kids will thank you ! Plenty of seats for parents and just a nice beautiful scenic area. They have events in the park as well. If you live close by keep track of them and you'll have yourself a new family hangout spot. Will always go back!

Pretty park with less than 1 mile hiking trail. The bench swings are very nice. Very crowded with kayakers and paddle boaters, so instead of parking in the lot right when you turn in, turn left and go down the hill to park in the gravel lot right by the dam.

Park is open during COVID19. We enjoyed the shady trails that hike up the sides of the river. One hike starts right behind the Pavilion, and the other on the right side of the Parking Lot. There is plenty of parking as well as plenty of benches and swings.

The benches overlooking the water is so pretty!! The paddle boarding during the summer looks so fun too! I plan on trying it this summer.

Well, it's pretty! I visited Morgan Falls Overlook Park when I was going through several local parks while in the area, and Morgan Falls Park was the last on my list for the day. Morgan Falls is a 27.8 acre park, and one of its biggest draws undoubtedly was the large body of water, that I noticed several kayakers on during the day, as well as people walking along side it on the paved trail next to it. Amenities at the park included the following (Taken from their website): Fishing Picnic Tables Playground Restrooms Walking/Hiking Trails Pavilions (able to be reserved) boat rentals On this Saturday the kids play area, is a nicely sized area, and had several dozen kids running all over the place, with parents watching, or sitting on one of the picnic tables that are placed around a central fire pit near the brick chimney near the "end" of the trail. Restrooms were clean, pavilion was packed, dogs and owners alike were out and about, and one interesting thing is the parking lot. It's a smallish lot, and users of the park are definitely patient, because they simply park their cars and wait for people to come back to cars to leave. This makes it very difficult to drive around the park lot, both from trying to get around the idling cars, and getting a spot yourself (likely to be taken by an idling car). There is a gravel lot down hill of the park, where the actual Morgan Falls dam is. A shuttle does occasionally come on the weekends to pick people up to carry them up the hill, but if you can, i'd simply just walk on up the hill. A lot of fishing goes on here at the Morgan dam, but water wasn't being released when I visited. A hiking trail does exist, and I began the trail, but once I read reviews and saw where the trail went, I decided to not do it. Morgan Falls will receive positive or negative reviews based on what you're looking for in a park. It's pretty, but small and parking is disorganized. It's not really designed to give a great hiking experience, but if you're there just to chill, have a picnic and enjoy the day, I imagine you'll 5 star it. I'm giving it a 3.5. Still, if you're close and aren't looking to break a sweat, this may be your park!

Beautiful park, kayaking rentals available, short hiking trail and kid friendly! Not much to explore but the scenery is beautiful.

It's difficult to find parking at this place on the weekend. You may have to park all the way down, by the power plant, and walk to the park. There are signs by the power plant explaining the history of Morgan Falls and the electricity supply plant. We went on a hike on the hiking trail. The entire trail took 20 minutes to complete, and it's not a scenic hike. You see some fallen trees and a glimpse of the Morgan falls. There is a common area with swings for people to sit on, a children playground and a fire chimney. The park is a nice area for people to engage in outdoor activities and is not hard to get to.

Nice place to spend an afternoon. There's something for everyone. Hiking trails, scenic overlooks, a playground, dog park, picnic pavilion and old folk swings. There's a paddle board rental (seasonal) and launches for canoes and standard boats. Check out the placards giving the history of the dam. In 1902 it was one of the first hydroelectric plants in Georgia.

Great park! It gets really crowded on weekends and when weather is nice so expect it to be busy. Nice variety of things to do there (playground, lake, walking trail, swings, kayaking).

The park itself is very beautiful, and the playground is fun but the bathroom was not very clean. The toilet that I used had lots of stains.

Beautiful place to relax and kayak or paddle board. I try to go as much as possible. I'll definitely be back

It was wayyyy too hot last week, but I brought the pups to the park anyway. Emma and Chase were ready to play! Woof!! We took a stroll around the playground, swings and covered bench area. After a little bit, we decided to explore the dock downstairs. Be careful walking down those stairs, they are STEEP (especially not easy with two dogs)!! The park was not crowded and I could feel a nice breeze come from the water. On the dock, were two kayaks coming in from an outing. You can rent kayaks and canoes, who knew!! It was peaceful and serene being out there. The pups seemed excited to be close to the water. We walked again around the trail and headed for the wooden swings. A cute place to watch the river and nature on a sunny day. They pups enjoyed their time outside. We will be back soon!

Nice lovely park overlooking the river. I love the swinging chairs. There is a pavilion and boat launch. The trail is short but has some climb.

Gorgeous hidden gem. We went on a whim close to sunset.. We loved the view and people watching. Such a diverse array of people enjoying the outside and nature.

Every client that I photograph here falls in love with this park. The view, water, swings and playground hold plenty to do for every member of your family. Everyone who visits here will leave a happy camper. It's a small little gem tucked in Sandy Springs. It's the perfect spot to enjoy some sunshine, get some exercise and great park to take photos of the kids. You won't be disappointed! :)

My fiancé is the best. We had a nice picnic here. Only negative, no tp in the restrooms.

Small, picturesque park with a good view of the Chattahoochee. There's a short, 15-20 minute, hiking trail that takes you up the hill. Nice, but obviously not a hiking destination. You can drive down a bit to look at the dam, which is also picturesque. There's a dog park down that way, too.

Beautiful park hidden away in Sandy Springs off Roswell Road. I would have never known if it wasn't for one of my friends who went there and told me about it. Later I found out that my brother actually went fishing there with his kayak. There are two sides, when you get to the stop sign, the left side is actually the fishing area with the damn; and the right side is where the park, walking trails, playground, and where you can rent kayak. Because I have an obsession for waterfalls, I wanted to check out the damn. I was disappointing cause the water was not running much. Why? It just rained last night. Oh well. I am glad I went and got a view. The view from the lake is gorgeous, so many ducks there, not afraid of humans just chilling. Then the walk up the stairs, you will see so many bench swings. It looked cool just sitting there with the lake view. There was also a fire pit on the right hand side with lots of bench swings too. Near the pavilion on the right side, there is a map for the walking trail. It is hidden and hard to find if you don't know. The trails are not paved and all nature. You will get the view of the lake to your right and circle around and make it back to the parking lot. It's roughly around a mile? My friend had her Fitbit tracker on. Overall, a nice short hike with beautiful views!

Absolutely beautiful place to go. Unfortunately all the trails were closed but has a great playground area for the kids. Loved the swings overlooking the river and the chimney stack. Would be a wonderful place to take photos.

Thanks to friend recommendations otherwise I'd never know this place existed! Great playground for kids incl. swings, slides, climbing wall, spider web rope thing, spider web monkey bar thing and more -- all under a big shaded cover which really made a difference. The golf grass is nice too. We came on a weekday morning and there were many kids of all ages and single parents (or nannies). They've also got a shelter with picnic tables. Next to the playground are several porch swings with a great view of the river -- the porch swings were my favorite part of the park! There's a short sidewalk trail to the river below where you can a closer view of the river - also a dock for fishing and feeding ducks ... sadly only one duck for my 5-year nephew to feed and the duck wasn't hungry either :( You may have better luck with fishing - I talked to one man and he said he caught an 18 lb carp! Some reviews mention the gravel road and potholes on the way to the park but it really wasn't that bad. The road surface is a little rough and we didn't see any potholes so maybe Sandy Springs did make some improvements - the rough part of the road is really short anyway. Definitely worth the visit for your kids!

Great place for hiking, fishing, dog park, etc come during the week and not weekends it gets so pack!

Morgan Falls Overlook Park isn't huge but it has something to cater to every member of the family. You can always see 3 generations of families out an having a good time, there is a little bit of something for everyone. I've also observed a few caregivers out with their patients, getting some exercise and enjoying the fresh air. We love to get out here every chance we get and escape into the beauty of the place. This was our first time however on the hiking trail, which isn't challenging and gives a lovely bird's eye view of the the park and river. There's a great playground for the kids, a nice lawn where you can have a game of frisbee, football or catch, there are also picnic tables and grills, a fishing dock is available, kayak rentals and bench swings (even one for wheelchair accessibility) that provide a great view of the Chattahoochee. We recently discovered the breath taking view at the Morgan Falls River Park with a magnificent dam and a dog park. It's also a nice area to get some fishing done or just sit back and relax alone or in a group. The park is well maintained which is a great plus. We're going to start increasing our trips to MFOP especially now as the weather is warming up, you should too!

Our family is completely in love with Morgan Falls Overlook Park. A wonderful options for all ages. The playground area is mostly fenced in and includes swings (standard and the toddler kind) and play structures geared towards different age groups. The more toddler-appropriate structure is in its own little area, while the "big kid" structure (geared towards kids ages 5-12, according to the sign) is on the opposite side. A lot of great play options. Outside of the play area, there is an open area with benches overlooking the river, as well a covered barbecue/picnic area, and a walking path that leads down closer to the river itself, including access to a small dock that can be used for fishing/paddle boating/etc. Plenty of parking and restroom availability makes this a wonderful spot to frequent.

Second trip to this hidden gym. Located off Roswell Rd, in Sandy Springs, tucked back past Steel Canyon golf course, and off a road you'd think would lead to nowhere. Once you stumble upon this place, you won't regret the narrow, bumpy path that got you to it! This park is fairly large and offers amazing views of the Chattahochee. It has a bathroom facility, water fountains (and dog friendly water fountains), swings over looking the river and an amazing playground! My son actually requested coming back here and I had no problem saying yes. The playground is built on artificial turf, so kids can play and take off shoes and not get dirty. They have a toddler-friendly playground on the right (ages 2-5), and a big kid playground on the left. Swings are in the middle (baby and child). The equipment is sturdy enough for adults as well. There are quite a few benches surrounding the enclosed playground, or you can plop down on the turf or concrete lining the playground. Coolest features of the playground, the spider web climbing structure and the spinning platform that uses your weight to move you around and make you dizzy. If you can find this place, you'll love it!

so peaceful. i was here and it was nice of just sit down. i give it 4 stars because there was some parts closed off, but other than that it was amazing

What a great park. This place has a little something for everyone. There is a dam, fenced in dog park, fishing dock, boat dock, golf course and driving range, playground, bench swings with views of the lake and a campfire. I really like the playground structure. Everything looks fairly new and is well kept. There is a structure for big and little kids. The parking lot by the playground is fairly small. You may have to park at one of the other lots if you come on a busy day.

GREAT turf playground for the kiddos. I think they had 4 baby swings and 4 "big kid" swings. When you have a 10mo old, you look for things like that. They had two play areas - one for big kids and one for little kids. The big kids play area had a web, climbing wall, slides, etc. The little kids area had 4 slides and some stuff under the slides which I didnt notice last time and saw this time. My baby girl who likes to pull up on things loved this equipment. There is a nice flat grassy area with bench swings over looking the Chattahoochee...that is a nice bonus if youre going with the grandparents. There is also a nice pavilion picnic area with grills...havent used it and prob wont, but it's very well constructed It's kind of small. Dont go on a busy weekend, parking is a night mare. Currently there is some work being done on a retaining wall on the way into the park, so give yourself some time if youre meeting people and be prepared for your car to get dusty.

The best food ever! Eat here frequently always so good! BBQ sand which is a go to with mac n cheese and beans!

It's a nice quiet place to come. It has couple of jungle gyms. Really big lake. Lots of swinging benches. It has a nice stone fireplace.

I love this park so much. I often enjoy hiking the trail and watching the sunset on the swings. The bathrooms are always clean and ventilated. Great place for some peaceful intimate time with your s.o. Also a great park for kids to run around and play. There's also a dog park and fishing area down the road.

What a gem! Much further off Roswell Rd than I expected, the park immerses you far away from the bustle of Atlanta. Fabulous playground & picnic area.