The Farmhouse Building at Sardis Park.
A lease agreement has been signed between Hall County commissioners and the US Army Corps of Engineers for the county to take over full operations of Sardis Creek Park in Gainesville.
“This lease agreement further exemplifies the value our Board of Commissioners places on our parks and greenspaces and ensures our citizens and visitors continue receiving top-tier amenities and service while visiting Sardis Creek Park,” Director of Hall County Parks and Community Services Brent Holloway said.
The 28-acre park includes a boat ramp, picnic amenities, an old farmhouse and undeveloped acreage suitable for hiking trails.
The county will lease the park under a 25-year no-fee lease agreement, similar to the lease agreements in place at Laurel Park, River Forks Park and Wahoo Creek Park. Those three parks are also located in Hall County.
“Since we already have other active lease agreements with USACE, we know what to expect and are confident this agreement will benefit the county, the park and those who frequent the area,” Holloway said. “This park has a lot of potential, including the potential to become a revenue-generating event venue, which would allow us to make even greater investments into the facility.”
The next step in the process is for the U.S. Department of the Army to sign the lease agreement. Once the agreement is signed, Hall County will assume full operational responsibility for Sardis Creek Park beginning July 1, 2025. All of the park’s operational expenses, including staffing, office equipment and technology needs will be incorporated into the fiscal year 2026 budget.
Photo: courtesy Hall County
