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  • Visit one of Gwinnett’s parks virtually! Nature trips, historic visits, and dino discoveries are just a click away.
Check out our virtual field studies!

Check out our virtual field studies!

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InGwinnett! Learn about experiences and activities that connect our vibrant community.

InGwinnett! Learn about experiences and activities that connect our vibrant community.

Check it out!
Enjoy your parks safely!

Enjoy your parks safely!

More Info
Be a dino tracker and explore Gwinnett’s parks! Rawr!

Be a dino tracker and explore Gwinnett’s parks! Rawr!

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Visit one of Gwinnett’s parks virtually! Nature trips, historic visits, and dino discoveries are just a click away.

Visit one of Gwinnett’s parks virtually! Nature trips, historic visits, and dino discoveries are just a click away.

More Info

Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center


The Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center is a unique partnership between the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, the Gwinnett County Board of Education, the University of Georgia, and the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center Foundation.

The center is used as a multi-use history, culture, heritage, and environment facility. Located on a 233 wooded acres near the Mall of Georgia, the center features interactive exhibits, walking trails and greenways, unique rental spaces, gift shop, and is a model of innovative green building techniques.

The center was Gwinnett County’s first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified green building and has one of the nation’s largest, sloped, vegetated roofs.

Hours of Operation

Public Hours
M, W, F, Sa – 9:00am to 4:00pm
TU, TH – 9:00am to 8:00pm

Closed on Sunday
Trail Hours
dawn to dusk

Office Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00am – 5:00pm

2020 Clean Water Drive
Buford, GA  30519

Phone:  770.904.3500
Fax:  770.932.3041


Admission for field studies and educational programs vary. For details, call 678.765.4680.

Enjoy your parks safely!

In an evolving response to the COVID-19 pandemic, certain areas within parks are closed. Residents are encouraged to enjoy the outdoors for exercise and mental and physical health, while following social distancing guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Things to know before you go

  • Water fountains are closed; bring your own water to stay hydrated
  • Maximum occupancy of 50 at any amenity such as pavilions, basketball courts, sand volleyball courts, playgrounds, skate parks, or ball fields
  • Use a "Leave No Trace" mentality. Bring a suitable trash bag and take everything out to help protect others

 

  • Follow CDC guidelines such as:
    • Practice social distancing; maintain a distance of six feet or more between people from different households at all times
    • Wash hands thoroughly and frequently; carry hand sanitizer
    • Practice coughing and sneezing etiquette
    • Wear a face covering as much as possible when in public
    • Stay home if you’re feeling sick or exhibiting symptoms of illness
    • Avoid gathering with others not in your household

 

  • Aquatic Center Guidelines:
    • Visitors can bring their own pool noodle or Coast Guard approved lifejackets; use of our shared equipment is not allowed
    • All pool rules apply; for more information, visit our Pool Rules
    • Regular admission fees apply
    • Occupancy is limited, first come first serve

 

  • Pavilion Rental and Usage Guidelines:
    • Large pavilion maximum occupancy: 50
    • Small pavilion maximum occupancy: 25
    • No use of shared equipment, such as bounce houses or inflatable slides

 

  • Tennis Court and Outdoor Pickleball Court Guidelines:
    • Players should use their own ball and avoid touching other player’s sports equipment
    • When playing doubles, avoid all incidental contact
    • Avoid touching your face after handling a ball, racquet, or other equipment
    • Use racquet/foot to pick up balls and hit them to your opponent
    • Stay on your side of court and avoid changing ends of the court
    • Remain apart from other players when taking a break

 

  •  Dog Park Guidelines
    • Limit 50 people in each area
    • No toys or balls allowed
    • Only let your dog drink from their own bowl


Visitors to the park amenities such as basketball or sand volleyball courts, ball fields, playgrounds, trails, dog parks, skate areas, tennis/pickleball courts, fishing areas, disc golf courses, outdoor walking tracks, horseshoe pits, bocce ball courts, open meadows, or Collins Hill Golf Course should comply with posted guidelines.

Virtual Park Experience
Enjoy a virtual visit to the park and discover something new!

Mission and Vision

The mission of the Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center is to serve as a recreational catalyst for inspiring and engaging community involvement in educating Gwinnett’s students to solve tomorrow’s environmental challenges; promoting sustainable development practices and utilizing new technologies to preserve the future health of our water resources; enhancing the appreciation of Gwinnett’s natural resources; and presenting the interaction and interrelationships of lifestyles and cultures, past, present, and future, as they relate to the living world around us.


The vision of the Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center is to:

  • Develop an exemplary, high-tech cultural center known for hands-on science exhibits and quality educational programming that inspires visitors to become better stewards of our environment
  • To transform the concepts of science and history into interactive, learn-by-doing experiences that will encourage a visitor’s natural curiosity and sense of wonder about themselves and the world around them.
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