Project 51: Middle Oconee River Trail: Beech Haven to Ben Burton Park

Executive Summary

The Beech Haven to Ben Burton section of the Oconee Rivers Greenway Trail would be a multi-use trail that connects the property at Beech Haven on Atlanta Highway to Ben Burton Park. Both properties are owned by Athens-Clarke County. They lay adjacent to the Middle Oconee River and are separated by approximately 1.5 miles. The Greenway trail would run along the river and provide a connection for two green/recreational spaces.

Project Update - TBD

Estimated Cost:  
TSPLOST 2026 Budget
$29,669,000
Estimated Annual Operating Impact
$461,000

Original Proposed Project Presentation Video