What a great place to go for a walk, run, bike ride, fishing or just sitting and relaxing. Great…read morepond in the middle with all sorts of wildlife like turtles, cranes, deer and all sorts of other things. It's behind Emory and the President of tue university's home is in the park. Very. Pretty. Plenty of trials to explore - follow the creek all the way down Houston Mill and Hahn woods. In fact if you're driving Hahn woods is a good place to park as parking is not great anywhere around Lullwater. There is a deck that you can pay to park in at the Emory Clifton campus - that is the closest parking I believe.

Beautiful & relaxing space! Visited twice, & didn't see the restriction sign until I was leaving…read moreafter my second visit. Take care if you "attempt" to visit. It's private property.

The park is great for kids, parking is easy, and the bathrooms are super close--roughly a 5-minute…read morewalk to the dam. The water is brown, so everything looks different than you'd expect, but it's still enjoyable.

Such a pretty and relaxing park. Great spot to picnic, walk alone or with pets, kayak or spend time…read morewith kids. The main attractions here are the swings and the lake with a beautiful view. I love visiting it with my husband just before sunset. We saw so many kids playing in the spider web climbing thing and the play area. There was a birthday party going on and the park was filled with folks of all ages. Trails: A little walk on the left leads you to the dam(falls) and it's a very quiet and serene path to walk or jog. There are 2-3 trails around the park but a bit rugged, so I recommend going when there's plenty of daylight. Parking spots are plenty and the park is pet-friendly. Fun fact: Atlanta Astronomy Club conduct star gazing events at this park. Check their website for more information!

Had a awesome Time with my jeep club . I don't think I…read morewould've went without the military members of our club . Cause I'm Not getting lost in no forest .. . I was also a great first date

The East Palisades trail is a nice spot if you're looking for a quick nature walk. My friends and I…read morewent today to kill some time without leaving the city and the views of the river are pretty. It can get pretty hot in the summer, and the hike is fairly short, but it's still worth checking out if you want an easy outdoor activity in Atlanta.

Pro: If you're looking for a scenic hike near Atlanta, I highly recommend Sweetwater Creek State…read morePark. The park offers a perfect blend of nature, history, and adventure. The trails wind alongside beautiful rushing rapids, through shaded forests, and lead to the fascinating ruins of the historic New Manchester Mill, which dates back to the Civil War era. citeturn0search0turn0search2 The Red Trail is especially popular and provides stunning creek views with a relatively easy-to-moderate hike, while longer trails offer more of a challenge for experienced hikers. The sound of the water, rocky landscapes, and peaceful surroundings make it easy to forget you're only minutes from Atlanta. excellent destination for a day of hiking, picnicking, and making memories with friends. Con: Parking fees are $10 (gone are the $5 day) Also, the way you pay is...via link and it can be tricky & time consuming. You can go park anywhere in the park once you pay...you don't have to pay 2nd time.

Today's hike at Sweetwater exceeded my expectations in every way! The weather was giving spring…read morevibes and the people were out for it ! Initially we parked in the wrong lot but that worked in our favor (where the bait and tackle shop is). There were lots of families out having picnics and fishing. We did a 1-mile loop in the area and were able to see the yurts. NOTED . Beautiful sites to take in before we ventured to the main lots with the visitor's center. Not only are the trails well marked, but there is ample parking across multiple lots. The attendant at the gate entrance was so kind, welcoming and JOYful! We ventured out on the red trail and it was gorgeous. To my surprise, the trail was full today. It seems that Sweetwater is a populated date spot!!! We saw folks of all ages out with picnic baskets, journals, coloring books, bathing suits ... it was AMAZING! We hiked to the end of the red trail and back, venturing off trail to be clear to the River only once. By far, this was one of my favorite hikes and definitely a place I'll revisit to explore some of the other trails.

A small cutout of wilderness, which may have been left unsettled because it is hilly, irregular…read moreterrain. A parking lot led under some power lines to a nice-looking suspension bridge and a trail loop which ran by a stream. Nothing earth-shattering there, but a nice short workout in an urban area.

Hidden in plain sight? I never knew Morningside Nature Preserve existed until recently but I'm glad…read moreI was able to explore this woodsy space earlier this month. Morningside Nature Preserve has about 2 miles of trails, and the South Fork Peachtree Creek runs through its 33.1 acres. The Preserve used to be known as Wildwood Urban Forest. There's a parking lot on the smaller side off of Lenox Road, and you can also access the preserve from Wellbourne Drive; I spotted some cars parked on the street. Didn't look like any public restrooms were available. Some sandy beachy areas are located alongside the creek, and there's even a wooden suspension bridge. There's basically no trail signage with a plethora of spur trails branching off the main one. Luckily Morningside Nature Preserve isn't so large that getting lost would be an issue but there were several times that I thought I was wandering onto private property. And there were parts of the boardwalk that needed repair. In addition to humans, there were a bunch of doggos here also enjoying the urban outdoors. But you need to look where you step to prevent unpleasant poop encounters. Bad dog owners, bad!

My body needed this work out since it's been forever since I did this. Overdue and well deserving…read morefor my body. Easy & convenient parking for hikers. While nervous, it was a no breeze hike following one of the ladies navigation. Starting out going (LEFT) on the trials, the hike round trip took 4mins (round trip) even after we took a wrong loop. Thank God only animals we seen were the 's NOT an , , nor . Thank God NEW Pro: There is now a restroom which is smarter than people so, be sure to bring your cell so, you can scan the code for entry. CON: As a aquaphile, was disappointed that there was no beautiful big waterfall.

A beautiful nature escape, in the heart of ATL…read more Location and Parking Located on Cascade Road, parking is plentiful and free. If you do go on the weekends, make sure to arrive early as the parking can fill up fast. Venue and Atmosphere The great outdoors await; enjoy the mostly paved path along the creek to a peaceful waterfall. The trail continues slightly uphill and winds through the park with beautiful foliage and more creek views. Aside from the incline, the trail is relatively easy. The waterfall wasn't very full but that of course depends on the rain level, and the past month was a dry one. It was still lovely! Verdict I'll definitely visit again!

My friends and I enjoyed a day kayaking on lake Alexander at Panola State Park. Ranger Veronica…read morewalked us through all the safety gear and how to paddle a kayak. Parking was $10 and paid easily via a QR code. We enjoyed another great adult program at Panola's

Map was a smidge confusing and marking is lacking in some areas. We visited the visitor center…read morewhich had animals on display, educational materials, and fun souvenirs! The restrooms by the playground were clean and spacious! The playground was large and fun and offered minimal shade. We drove out and around to the water front to hike the loop trail which was such a joy. We saw so many lovely animals and ran into some lovely locals who shared stories of animal run ins while at the park. The barn you walk through could use some love it was a little spooky haha overall we would come back in a heart beat! It's a beautiful natural oasis!

Lovely park with a waterfall and several easy hiking trails ! A couple tables with benches at the…read morebeginning, before the wooden bridge.

Always a scenic experience at this park. We love the water that runs through. The hill to go down…read moreis quite steep but manageable. The bridge is so nice. I do wish there was a restaurant or snack shop on-site.