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Hours
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow
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.
OPENS TOMORROW AT 8:00 AM
Park · Greenbriar
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.
Learn moreThis 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.
Learn moreACCESSIBILITY
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.