Park at Athens - Lakeside

Explore your beautiful surroundings when you head out on the Boardwalk Trail and go hiking with friends, stopping off for a picnic beside beautiful Lake Herrick. Catch the bus into Downtown Athens to tuck into peach french toast at Mama’s Boy, before spending a day exploring vintage crafts and arts at the Athens Farmers’ Market, or admiring rare flora at the Founders Memorial Garden. For a change of pace, meet friends to cheer on the Bulldogs on game day, see the newest upcoming acts at the Georgia Theatre or hop into The Grit for delicious vegetarian fare.

Take a 25-minute walk up to the University of Georgia campus, passing scenic views of Oconee Forest Park on your way. When there’s no time to spare, catch the bus from outside your building for a quick and easy five-minute journey onto campus. If you prefer to drive to class, there’s plenty of free residents’ parking at The Park at Athens - Hillside.

When class is out, pick your spot around one of the super-sized swimming pools to relax with friends before an evening out. Take advantage of the on-site tanning beds to top up your tan, then freshen up in your bathroom before joining one of The Park at Athens - Hillside’s open house events to play games, eat and mingle.

Work up an appetite on one of the many bikes in one of the fitness centers, or head out onto the sports court to challenge neighbors to a game of volleyball. The Park at Athens - Hillside’s grill-out area is the perfect spot to spend lazy summer evenings, and you can make new friends as you show off your cooking skills around the barbecue.

Stop by the clubhouse to catch up on emails, or head back to your room where you can use the free Wi-Fi to research your latest assignment. When you’re done, reward yourself by making popcorn in your fully equipped kitchen, then join your flatmates on the leather-style sofas to watch the latest movie. Getting laundry done will be a breeze with your own in-unit facilities, leaving you more time to relax out on your private balcony or patio.