Portion Of Big Creek Greenway Closed In Alpharetta From Flooding

ALPHARETTA, GA -- The Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department has announced the city's portion of the Big Creek Greenway is currently closed due to rising floodwaters.

For the latest status of the Big Creek Greenway in Alpharetta, check the city's Facebook pages: Alpharetta Recreation & Parks on Facebook, Alpharetta Recreation & Parks on Twitter or call 678-297-6123. The city will occasionally post updates on Facebook and Twitter when they have closings due to excessive rain or maintenance activities.

Mile zero for the City of Alpharetta's portion of the trail will begin at the City Limits of Alpharetta and Roswell. The mileage ends at the Marconi Trail head. Mile markers only reflect the distance on the main trail. Boardwalks, connectors and spurs are not calculated.

The concrete trail is approximately 8 miles and meanders along Big Creek parallel to North Point Parkway, from Windward Parkway at Marconi Drive on the north end to Mansell Road on the south end. A soft mulch trail encircles a large wetland between Haynes Bridge Road and Mansell Road.

WHERE CAN THE GREENWAY BE ACCESSED IN ALPHARETTA?

• Alpharetta YMCA: From Old Milton Parkway, go 1/4 mile north on North Point Parkway to Preston Ridge Road and turn right toward the Ed Isakson/Alpharetta YMCA.
• Haynes Bridge Road: From North Point Parkway, go 1/5 mile south on Haynes Bridge Road. A parking lot is on the east/left side of Haynes Bridge Road.
• North Point Mall: Driving northbound on North Point Parkway halfway between Mansell and Haynes Bridge Roads, find the Greenway sign directly across from Haverty's Furniture. Parking is located in a wooded area. Restrooms are available at that location. 800 feet south of this entrance is the NorthPoint Village retail center. Walk behind the shops to the stairway that leads to the wetlands mulch trail. Note: The stairs are not A.D.A. accessible.
• Kimball Bridge Road: Rock Mill Park, located 1/4 mile southeast of North Point Parkway, has Greenway parking and public restrooms. This area is prone to flood during heavy rains.
• Marconi Drive: Follow Marconi Drive off of Windward Parkway to reach a small parking area at the northern end of the Greenway.