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Reynolds Nature Preserve

4.5 (15 reviews)
Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Cynthia N.

I lead hikes for a group, so I'm often looking for places in different parts of town. In searching on the south side of town, I came across the Reynolds Nature Preserve. I scouted the park twice, looking for parking options and determining the trail routes that I'd like to follow. I really enjoyed my time there on both visits. I preferred the counter clock direction for an overall easier hike as well as ending the loop closer to the lake. The inner lake loop was fairly easy, but the inner mountain look made my thighs burn. One of the trail names is Burstin' Heart and they aren't kidding. It's not difficult but I was definitely huffing and puffing a bit. The scenery is typical Georgia woods with a fair number of squirrels. I noticed on the warmer day a lot of flying gnats (swarms of them) so don't forget your bug spray. Overall, a great little park and I'm glad that I found it. It's a great option for a pretty and quick walk in the woods. Yelp #13 2022

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Lisa F.

Great place for an easy hike, BUT there is elevation on the hike. Lots of people walking with their dogs. The Preserve is located in a neighborhood with free parking. There are bathrooms, picnic tables and a nice lake (no fishing alllowed). Be careful and watch your feet. There are lots of exposed trees roots.

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Maddie M.

Absolutely love this hidden gem! Extremely well taken care of and absolutely serene from the craziness of the city! Plenty of incline and decline, well marked trails, loops, benches along the trails, picnic tables & trash cans (near the parking lot), ponds, wildlife (turtles, birds, squirrels, fish), and stunning views. This has become my go-to spot for walking/hiking. You can make it as difficult or easy as you want! I can't recommend it enough. Come early on a weekend for a parking spot.

Kandus J.

Super peaceful, gorgeous, luscious trail! There's a few trails all running along together and it's very beautiful! Watch out for poison ivy!! It's everywhere here!

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Janos J.

This is a beautiful park, or as they call this place a nature preserve. I've been here quite a few times just to go hiking (4 mile trail) in the area, the preserve sits on 146 acres, it has a few ponds and creeks and is a great site to visit if you just want to walk around in nature, see a few animals (deer, squirrels, foxes, rabbits, different birds, etc...) One thing you should enjoy here is that they have guides who work inside the centre, they have different native species, snakes, birds and other things on display that they will show you and talk about. This is great for kids. Reynolds Nature Preserve is 1.5 miles away from Clayton State University. When coming here, just take Jonesboro Rd, turn onto Huie Rd and then take Reynolds Rd and go North. Park Info: Hours: Daily 8:00 a.m. until dusk INTERPRETIVE CENTER HOURS (exhibit native species) Monday through Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Dogs: You can bring them, but they MUST be on a leash.

Old farm equipment
Robin S.

A shout-out to my friend Janos for making me aware of this park. Very nice, fairly small urban nature preserve. I saw no one else on the trails on a cold, early Saturday morning. It had rained just a few hours prior. But I like hiking alone in city parks - makes you feel like you're somewhere else. Reynolds' trails are the easy-to-walk sort, even after the rain. This is where you go to calm your spirit, not exercise your body. There are no trail markings. Other parks and preserves paint colored squares and such on trees along their trails. Not here. There are a few signs at intersections that denote the trail name, but none that note other information such as direction back to Nature Center. The trail map at the parking area is the only one you'll see and it isn't real clear. However, you can't get lost. The preserve is too small and the contours of the land will lead you back from whence you started. Lots of sitting benches scattered about the grounds and along the trails. Someone has built an observation tower on the east side. Not sure if it's on preserve grounds or is for something else. Closed off at present while construction is completed. I will come back sometime to see what is to be made of this structure. Reynolds Nature Preserve might not be a destination city hike along the lines of the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area sites, but it is certainly worth a visit and offers nearby residents a great option for whiling away a couple of hours among the trees. If you visit, consider donating towards the upkeep of the preserve. There's a box near the nature center.

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Brookdale Park

4.0(2 reviews)
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This park is lovely. I enjoy living here. When people use the park for parties and leave trash…read moreeverywhere, that's when I have an issue. CLEAN UP YOUR TRASH. East Point does a great job of keeping this spot clean, we do not need your negligent trash in the grass after enjoying a Saturday afternoon.

I've found a new place to take my dog for a walk. It's in East Point. Brookdale Park is not an…read moreofficial dog park but not many people go here so you can let your dog run off the leash. If, though, your dog takes off and wont come back you wont want to do that here because it is not fenced in. It has a nice little creek that my dog likes to play in and get wet. This is the only park i've seen that has a creek. It also has a cute little bridge that he likes to walk across. There are brand new tennis courts (will be using these soon) and a new basketball court. It is pretty spacious so my dog can have a good run and get his exercise. There are no watering stations for dogs but that is a non issue since there is a creek and your dog can drink from it. But if you're the type of dog owner that i've seen since i've been in ATL that only gives his dog Evian or water that has been filtered through a 100 point filtration system then you probably wont want to do that. But i'm sure it's alright. They also have nice playground equipment for the kids, a covered picnic area (but no picnic tables......are you kidding me), and a bathroom.

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