Multi-Use Recreational Paths
WoodCreek has a network of paved multi-use recreational paths.  Use of the paths is limited to pedestrians, bicycles, and non-motorized vehicles.  Because many residents of the WoodCreek community-- like our Peachtree City neighbors-- own and operate golf carts on the paths, they are more commonly called cart paths.

In addition to tying one street to another within the WoodCreek community, these paved paths also connect to neighboring subdivisions and to more than 90 miles of paths in the Peachtree City path network.  Use of the carts on the quiet streets within WoodCreek is also very popular.

Cart Path Rules

Golf cart operation on the streets and paths of WoodCreek is regulated by Fayette County Code, Chapter 10, Article III, which governs the operation of golf carts on streets and recreational paths in unincorporated parts of the county. Fayette County Code §10-43 provides that on public streets and recreational paths located within the unincorporated county only the following groups can legally operate a golf cart:

  • Any person who possesses a valid motor vehicle driver's license and is at least 16 years of age.
     

  • Any person who possesses a valid motor vehicle learner's permit and is at least 15 years of age, so long as such person is accompanied in the front seat by a person who possesses a valid motor vehicle driver's license and is at least 18 years of age.
     

  • The ordinance further states that no person younger than 15 years of age shall be permitted to operate a motorized cart under any circumstances.

All roads in WoodCreek are approved for use by motorized golf carts.  Use of a golf cart on non-authorized roads, such as Redwine Road, is a violation of the local ordinance and subject to fine. 

Other regulations to follow include:

  • Operators must abide by all traffic regulations applicable to vehiclular traffic.

  • Path use is limited to pedestrians, nonmotorized vehicles, roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, golf carts, bicycles, and wheelchairs.  Specifically prohibited on cart paths are:  automobiles and trucks, motorcycles, ATVs, minibikes and mopeds, horses, and go-carts.

Residents who operate their golf carts on the Peachtree City path system must register their carts with the city and follow other operating regulations outlined on the Peachtree City web site.

Revised:  04/21/2009