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Cascade Springs Nature Preserve

OPENS TOMORROW AT 8:00 AM

Park · Greenbriar

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Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow
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About

135 acres of old-growth forest with a waterfall, Civil War trenches, and ruins of 19th-century mineral spring bathhouses — all less than 10 miles from downtown Atlanta.
Closed
Hours
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow
Website
Directions
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Features & Attractions

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Waterfall and forest trails

AmenityFree

Cascade Springs gives families a rare in-city forest preserve with waterfall views, wooded trails, and a much more immersive nature feel than a neighborhood park.

Open preserve access is free.

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Free Southwest Atlanta nature reset

ExperienceFree

This is one of the stronger free nature-reset options inside the city for families who want trails and history instead of a built playground outing.

Open preserve access is free.

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Plan Your Visit

FEESOpen preserve access is free.
PARKINGFree Parking Lot
BEST SEASONSSpring, Summer, Fall
FOR FAMILIESFamily Friendly

ACCESSIBILITY

Trail terrain and the preserve setting make this a better fit for families comfortable with uneven outdoor walking than for stroller-forward outings.

GOOD TO KNOW

Cascade Springs works best for families who want a free Southwest Atlanta nature reset with real trails and historical interest, not a playground-style park day.

Getting There & Around

2852 Cascade Rd SW · Greenbriar, GA
In the AreaNearby
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Upcoming Events

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Upcoming2
SAT · AUG 29
Sat10 AMCreek Walk with Destinee Whitaker (5th Saturday Hike)
FRI · SEP 18
Fri6 PMUrban Bioblitz Identification Ramble