Brick Pond Park

Welcome to the Brick Pond Park web page.

Brick Pond Park Pavilion in East Pond (photo: Mendy DeMine)

Brick Pond Park is a forty acre restored wetland, stormwater treatment system, and public nature park. Walking trails wind throughout the wetlands and below the canopy of the forested areas. The park walking trails allow visitors up close encounters with the wildlife that live there. This includes alligators, deer, river otters (during cooler months), over 107 species of birds (visit throughout the year), turtles, frogs, fish, and more. The upland acres adjoining the park near the North Augusta Greeneway Trail are preserved for wildlife use. Every trip to the park can bring new adventure and discovery for young and old alike. Welcome!

Stormwater Treatment: The plants in the constructed wetland area near Georgia Avenue have been hand planted and selected to provide stormwater treatment for the stormwater inputs that historically created an unhealthy environment. Waterfalls have been added to provide oxygen and circulation to the system futher improving water quality. Trash, sediment, and other pollutants that are brought in through stormwater piping is filtered through pre-treatment wetlands (perched) located adjacent to the constructed wetlands. Center Street separates the treatment wetlands (constructed) from the restored wetlands, East and West Ponds. The restoration of the entire system began in late 2006. It was completed in November 2008, when the park opened. A five year study is underway to learn more about the system and its inhabitants.

To learn more about the science at Brick Pond Park click here.

East Pond (winter)

Brick Pond Park is located at 88 Georgia Avenue. This is just off of Center Street below the new Municipal Center at 100 Georgia Avenue.

Parking is available and can be reached via Riverside Boulevard next to the Public Safety office. For parking within the park, follow Riverside Boulevard to the traffic circle, turn right off of the circle on to Railroad Avenue (drive under the bridge). Take the first right to reach parking Lot A. Parking Lot B is located on the other end of the park off of Railroad Avenue (follow signs). Parking Lot A is the only lot accessible inside the park at this time due to the paving of Railroad Avenue. Additional parking is located just outside of the park at the entrance to the North Augusta Greeneway Trail located off of Riverside Boulevard and also at the new Municipal Center.

For more information and a downloadable map of the park click here.

Brick Pond Park Constructed Treatment Wetland

Park Amenities

Trails (for biking, walking, or running)
Pavilion in East Pond with seating for wildlife viewing
Dock with seating at West Pond
Waterfalls
Picnic Table
Benches throughout
Scenic beauty
Fishing - West Pond only (see below for more details)
Canoeing (only non-motorized canoes, paddle boats, or other rowing boats allowed in the park)
Brick Pond Park adjoins the North Augusta Greeneway Trail (eight miles of scenic trails from Savannah River front to Pisgah Road)

Fishing is allowed only in West Pond at this time. A SC state and a city fishing permit are required. Please visit the North Augusta Riverview Park Activities Center to obtain a fishing permit (contact info at bottom of page). Only non-motorized boats are allowed in the ponds. For more park access and fishing information click here.

West Pond (has dock with seating) Trails to waterfalls from Center St.

Waterfalls (a great place for a picnic) Wildlife abounds at Brick Pond Park

Park Rules

(partial list, other rules may apply)

When visiting the park, please don't feed any of the wildlife.
Practice "leave no trace" principles, take out what you bring in and use the trash receptacles located throughout the park.
All pond visitors must remain out of the water (i.e., no swimming, wading, playing water sports, or standing in any of the ponds).
Please stay on the designated trails
Do not drive on any of the trails
Park in designated parking areas only

To learn more about Brick Pond Park or educational opportunities at the park, please contact Tanya Strickland, Environmental Coordinator (803) 441-4246 or by email tstrickland@northaugusta.net

To obtain a city Fishing Permit or to learn more about using the facilities for special events, please contact the North Augusta Riverview Park Activities Center at (803) 441-4300. City fishing permit fees vary but are no more that $3.00 per year. State permits can be acquired through the SC Department of Natural Resources.

Please DO NOT Feed any of the animals at Brick Pond Park.

Funding for Brick Pond Park was provided to the city through a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), the City of North Augusta and the Riverfront Development Company (Hammonds Ferry).