Investigators say recreational areas in Augusta are safe. But Richmond County Investigators will continue to keep a close watch on any unusual activity after arresting and charging ten men with soliciting undercover officers for sex.

Pendleton King Park and The Augusta Canal are both places used by many for recreational activities, but investigators say others were using the places for sex.

"You see a lot of hikers. A lot of families. It's not a problem. You see single people. It's a family friendly place," said Arthur Vandelay, Park Patron.

Richmond County's Vice Division and Crime Suppression Team spent weeks scooping out these places after getting complaints about men having sex in broad daylight.

For the past 20 years Arthur Vandelay worked out at the canal.

"I've seen peculiar activity that I thought was drug related. You would see single men in the woods usually by themselves. They would look back and forth like they were expecting someone," said Vandelay.

And investigators say they were expecting someone. Thursday, officers arrested two men at the Augusta Canal and eight at Pendleton King Park.

NBC Augusta obtained pictures of what investigators are calling a sex camp at the Augusta Canal. They found condoms, lubricants, and pornographic images.

Evidence is still at Pendleton King Park. Friday we found used condoms and open wrappers scattered throughout the park.

People who use these areas for recreation say they're shocked to find out this was going on.

"It just goes to show how naive I was. I thought it was a party thing then a sex thing. It's very surprising," said Vandelay.

"Given there was some much attention brought to it. I wouldn't think people would try it when they know people expect them to do that," said John Rose, Park Patron.

A Pendleton King Park board member says they're working on a master plan to improve safety. They plan to light up more of the walkways so it's safer for everyone and landscape the gardens.