Welcome to the Brick Pond Park web page.
(click to learn about the native american history of the area)
 

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, over 111 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 and entry is prohibited (see map).  Every trip to the park can bring new adventure and discovery for young and old alike.  Welcome! 

 Brick Pond Park is located at:   88 Georgia Avenue in North Augusta, SC   

This is just off of Center Street below the new Municipal Center at 100 Georgia Avenue. 

Parking is available at several locations.  Parking lots within the park can be reached by Railroad Avenue (off Riverside Boulevard traffic circle) or by traveling to the end of Center Street.    Parking Lot A is next to 13th Street Bridge.   Parking Lot B is located off of Railroad Avenue on the other end of the park (follow signs).   Additional parking is available at the entrance of the North Augusta Greeneway on Riverside Boulevard or at the Municipal Center Georgia Avenue.  

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

Stormwater Treatment at Brick Pond Park:  The plants in the constructed wetland  were selected and installed to provide stormwater treatment by removing pollutants through natural processes. Waterfalls were added to provide oxygen and circulation to the system to futher improve water quality.  Trash, sediment, and other pollutants that are brought in through stormwater piping is filtered through pre-treatment wetlands (perched) located above and 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.  For more detailed information about plants, animals, birds, water quality, and the design visit our web based Science at Brick Pond Park library. (link below)

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

East Pond (winter)

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

• When visiting the park, don't feed any of the wildlife (see notice below).
•  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, phone (803) 441-4310.  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.

NOTICE TO VISITORS:  It is illegal to feed the wildlife and waterfowl (wild or domestic) within city parks in North Augusta.  Fines up $500.00 can be imposed. (City Ordinance No. 2010-08 can be found by clicking here). 

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).