A brown goat with curved horns eating green leaves among dense green foliage.
A group of goats and a sheep on a grassy field with trees in the background.
Close-up of a goat with black and white fur, large ears, and a beard, outdoors in a natural setting.

Goats on the Greenway 2026

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The Goats on the Greenway Project is one of our most unique and eco-friendly park initiatives. This season, the goats will be staying and munching their way through the kudzu and ivy and other invasive plants throughout Wilshire Trails Park. This sustainable approach helps maintain the park’s beautiful walking trails and native landscape without the use of heavy machinery or harmful chemicals.

In addition to keeping the park healthy, the goats have become a local favorite, drawing visitors of all ages who come to watch them work. The project highlights Gainesville’s commitment to creative environmental stewardship and community engagement.

Visitors are encouraged to stop by and see the goats in action, learn about natural land management, and support ongoing conservation efforts at Wilshire Trails Park.

Look for the goats to arrive on Friday, August 21st!

This Year’s Goats!
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The goats are coming back to Gainesville! Help us out by naming the goat of your choice. You’ll get a socials-ready photo of your selected goat, named, and designed to show your support of the Gainesville Parks and Recreation Foundation!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • This year the goats are at Wilshire Trails Park, across from the playground.

    849 Wilshire Road, Gainesville, GA 30501

  • The goats arrive on Friday, August 21st and will be headed home on Monday, August 31st.

  • To put it simply, they're 'goatscaping'! Instead of using City staff or subcontracting a large-scale invasive species removal, the goats will eat their way through the kudzu, ivy, knotweed, and privet that are taking over the area. 

  • It's economical and environmentally friendly! It would require massive manpower to hand-pull the invasive plants or use chemicals to stop the spreading, whereas goats can do this naturally.

  • Yes! The plants do not harm the goats. When they are taking a break from grazing, they have a covered area to shelter and access to water. Staff check on them daily and monitor via the Goat Cam!

    • Keep pets away from goats.

    • Do not feed or pet the goats.

    • Do not approach the electric fence.