Battery Way Park/Spyglass Island 8 out of 10 star rating

Last Updated: July 21, 2023

The Parks Address: 110 Battery Way, Peachtree City, GA 30269

Phone: (770) 631-2542

Hours: Everyday 7 AM–9 PM

The name of this trail is? There are two trailheads at Battery Way Park but this post is for the Spyglass Island Trail

What Kind of trail is this? It is a paved loop trail

The Parks Amenities:

1. Boat Ramp

2. Boating (no gasoline motors, PTC residents only)

3. Fishing (PTC Residents Only)

4. Parking

5. Picnic Area

6. Portable Toilet

7. Swimming (Lake, PTC residents only)

8. Playground/Swings

The Parks web page says: Tranquil park on Lake Peachtree featuring a boat ramp, playground & golf cart paths.

This parks rating is 8 out of 10 stars

The good, the bad, and the buggy, a short review of the park.

The good thing about this park is that it has great views and a nice walking path

The bad things about this park is that the only bathroom is the portable toilet (not our favorite thing is it?). Also the park itself is somewhat rundown looking.

The buggy I’m a bug’s favorite chew toy so how much did they love me?

I was not munched on.

What Kind of Park is this? Answer is It's a small park off the path around The Lake

1. The Parks views: The lake and trees on Spyglass Island

2. The Parks cost: Free

3. The Parks bathrooms: Port-a potty

4. How long is the hike? Spyglass Island is a 0.4 mile (1,000-step) route. This route has an elevation gain of about 0 ft and is rated as easy.

5. The parks shopping and souvenirs: Just pictures and pine cones.

6. Does the park have wheelchair and stroller access? Yes

7. How helpful are the parks maps and markers? Easy to follow

8. Is the park kid and dog friendly? Yes

9. Was there a uniqueness to the park? Yes

10. Was it worthwhile? Yes

Battery Way park would be the grey area at the end of the red dot road leading to and from the Island.

Photos top to bottom, left to right: Battery Way Park is the trailhead for two trails. The 1st picture is of the trailhead for the Spyglass Island loop trail. It starts with a paved golf cart road/walking path. The 2nd picture is of the welcome sign at the parking area for the park. The 3rd picture is of the beginning of the trail that goes around the lake to Drake Field and The Peachtree City Library. The 4th and 6th picture are of the warm up equipment that lead the way to the start of the trailhead to Drake Field/Peachtree City Library. The 5th picture is of your warm up instructor. He and the other instructors can also show you some running stretches and wrestling moves free of charge. The next three pictures are of some of the amenities at Battery Way Park. The last three pictures are of the view from the golf cart/walking path and off the bridge part of that path.