Looking for a beach near Duluth/Sugar Hill

[babyhuey]

All- moved to the Duluth side of town from Acworth and looking to take 2 year old son to the beach/water. Any suggestions on this side of 85, 985 or towards Alpharetta, John's Creek or Cumming?

Thanks gang

 

[shadowchaser59]

Lake Lainier Island is at Buford/Flowery Branch. I am assuming it's going to be crowded as heck. Lot's of park's in Forsyth County. Mary Alice park has a beach. Cumming has a new water park on Pilgrim mill rd Cumming Aquatic Center http://www.cumminglocal.com/cumming-aquatic-center-in-forsyth-county-2012-summer-opening/

Have Fun a be careful

 

[jwhited]

Yep, Lake Lanier is your best bet. Lots of parks all up 985 and 400, both sides.

 

[Proximal]

Whatever you do be safe. Do not take your eyes off your son for even a split second. Make him wear an actual life vest and not floaties. There is nothing scarier than having to revive a kid, trust me.

 

[babyhuey]

All- thanks for the suggestions and the safety tips. Brian

 

[Balthazar00]

Welcome to my side of town. I'm in Duluth. I don't frequent Lake Lanier too often because of the crowds and "interesting clientele" that frequent the place on the weekends during the summer. I imagine it might be a little better in Gainesville on the beaches there. Not sure, however.

 

[bluesman2a]

Welcome to the area, Gwinnett county has some great aquatic centers my wife has used. There's one on PIB just north of Berkley lake and another one in Lawrenceville on Collins hill. Check the parks & rec website for info.

 

[StateLine]

Am I missing something? The O.P. asked about a beach and everyone is talking about lakes?

 

[Buckeye76]

Beaches on Lanier are a little sparse at the moment. The water needs to drop a few feet to make more room on most of the beaches. Visiting the lake during the week is definitely recommended. Full of drunks and idiots on the weekends.

 

[b.a.customkydex]

North end of the lake is much better than the south end