Locate It: Covington

Covington, GA, the Hollywood of the South, offers plenty to do outdoors.

An abundance of parks, trails, and tours give you a sense of the history, culture, and fun times in Covington.

Central Park is Covington’s community gathering place. Its 214 acres include a championship-level disc golf course, playgrounds, and trails. The park is the perfect place to relax and play with family and friends.

Other parks include Academy Springs Park, a haven for families with small children, Turner Lake Park, with 3 miles of trails and ball fields, Chimney Park, with its own trails, and many others.

Take a Covington walking tour to discover the history of the city and to see the film locations of many popular movies and TV shows. The Historic Home Self-Guided Tour takes you around town to see the

beautiful architecture on display. (Pick up a map at the downtown Welcome Center). For those up for late-night adventure, the Covington Ghost Tour keeps you on the lookout for Civil War ghosts.

Three rivers and three lakes – all close by – invite fishing and boating. The Charlie Elliot Wildlife Center is another public fishing area.

For golfers, Covington offers two courses to challenge your skills.

Legion Field is a popular venue for events and outdoor activities. A 3-acre sporting field, paved walking track, and an open-air pavilion keep residents and visitors coming back for more.

Read more about Covington on our blogs page.

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Covington - Locations

Academy Springs Park

Historic Heartland
3120 Conyers St.
Covington, GA 30014
770-786-4373

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Alcovy Conservation Center

Historic Heartland
11600 Hazelbrand Rd.
Covington, GA 30014
770-787-7887

Ashton Hills Golf Club

Historic Heartland
10400 Covington Bypass SE
Covington, GA 30014
678-224-8586

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Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center

Historic Heartland
543 Elliott Trl.
Covington, GA 30252
770-784-3059

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Chimney Park

Historic Heartland
8201 Hazelbrand Rd.
Covington, GA 30014

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City Pond Park

Historic Heartland
13501 City Pond Rd.
Covington, GA 30014
770-786-4373

Cornish Creek Reservoir/Lake Varner

Historic Heartland
2101 Clark St.
Covington, GA 30014
770-786-7510

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Covington Central Park

Historic Heartland
3134 Ponderosa Dr. SW
Covington, GA 30014

Covington Visitors Center

Historic Heartland
1143 Oak St. SE
Covington, GA 30014
770-385-2077

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Cricket Frog Trail

Historic Heartland
1166 Elm St. NE
Covington, GA 30014

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Denny Dobbs Park

Historic Heartland
6244 Hwy. 212
Covington, GA 30014
770-786-4373

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Factory Shoals Park

Historic Heartland
450 Newton Factory Bridge Rd.
Covington, GA 30014
678-699-2809

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Legion Field

Historic Heartland
3173 Mill St.
Covington, GA 30014

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Parker’s Pasture Disc Golf

Historic Heartland
3205 Emory St.
Covington, GA 30014
470-210-9543

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Turner Lake Park

Historic Heartland
6185 Turner Lake Rd.
Covington, GA 30014
770-786-4373

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Berry’s Tree Farm

Historic Heartland
70 Mt. Tabor Rd.
Covington, GA 30014
770-786-5833

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Mystic Mountain Alpacas

Historic Heartland
17227 Hwy. 36
Covington, GA 30014
678-283-1195

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The Oaks Golf Course

Historic Heartland
11240 Brown Bridge Rd.
Covington, GA 30014
770-786-3801

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