Newton County is filled with numerous opportunities to maintain a healthy lifestyle. In addition to local gyms and fitness centers, there are plenty of places for the whole family to enjoy the great outdoors.
Parks
Turner Lake Park
- 6185 Turner Lake Road, Covington, GA 30014
- Features:
- Handicap Accessible
- Baseball / Softball Diamond
- Bike Trail
- Fishing
- Grill
- Pavilion
- Picnic Areas
- Playground
- Trails
Mary Louise Fowler Park
- Covington Bypass Rd, Covington, GA 30016
- Features
- Walking trail,
- Tennis court
- Basketball court
City Pond Park
- 13501 City Pond Rd, Covington, GA 30014
- Features
- Handicap Accessible
- Baseball / Softball Diamond
- Playground
- Tennis Court
Academy Springs Park
- 3120 Conyers St SE, Covington, GA 30014
- Features
- Playground
- Pavilion
Chimney Park
- 7116 Floyd St NE. Covington, GA 30014
- Features
- Garden
- Trails
Denny Dobbs Park
- 6244 Hwy 212 North, Covington, GA 30016
- Features
- Handicap Accessible
- Baseball / Softball Diamond
- Basketball Court
- Pavilion
- Picnic Areas
- Playground
- Skatepark
- Splash Pad
- Walking Track
B.C. Crowell Park
- 4 N Broad St, Porterdale, GA 30014
Factory Shoals Park
- 450 Newton Factory Bridge Road Covington, GA 30014
- Features
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Picnic Areas
- Rafting
- Swimming
Yellow River Park
- 26 Hemlock St. Porterdale GA 30014
- Features
- Golfing
- Picnic Areas
- Grilling
- Trails
- Bird Sanctuary
- Grassed Common Areas
- Kayaking
Trails
COVINGTON
Cricket Frog Trail
- 15-mile trail through the center of Newton County along the former Central of Georgia Railroad
- 6.5 miles of the trail is primitive
- .65 miles have been paved from Elm to Conyers Street
- Another paved section from Elm to Pace Street
- A quarter-mile paved section in Mansfield
Eastside Trail
- 2.5 mile trail from Chimney Park/Newton County Public Library to Eastside High School
- Multi-use and greenway
Lake Varner Trail
- A short, paved trail alongside Lake Varner located off of Alcovy Road
Turner Lake Park Trail
- 3-mile paved and unpaved trail around Turner Lake and behind the Turner Lake Complex
PORTERDALE
Yellow River Trail
- 1,480-foot concrete loop trail along the Yellow River in Porterdale that travels through the Yellow River Park
- An additional quarter-mile begins at the old historic train depot on Broad Street
MANSFIELD
Charlie Elliott Trail
- 4.7-mile trail that straddles Newton and Jasper Counties
- Multi-use
OXFORD
Oxford Trail
- 1.2-mile, concrete trail alongside Turkey Creek
For more information on trails based in Newton County, visit this website: https://www.newtontrails.org/trails