Totally cliché, but I'm going to daringly say that Henderson Park has something for everyone. When…read moreI was there, I observed a kids soccer game, picnickers, hikers, dogs being walked by their owners, Girl Scouts having a meeting, fisherpeople, photoshoots, children playing, birthday parties, and people just chilling by the lake. Seriously, that's nearly everyone who wants to be outside! Regarding hiking, the trails are not marked very clearly. The map doesn't show all the turnoffs, and it gets confusing. Maybe it's this way to give you a sense of adventure? At least it's tough to get really lost since you're often within sight of houses or the road. Beautiful woods! As for restrooms, there was a porta potty in the parking lot adjacent to the playground by Lake Erin, and the map indicates that there are other restrooms in Henderson Park too. Speaking of maps, I might recommend a quick peek at one before you go since the park can be accessed from different roads (Henderson and Livsey). Didn't get to explore the other side of the park with the native plant and wildlife walk this trip but next time!

When the shelter in place order began, I looked for places to hike that were not too far from home…read more I came across Henderson Park and decided to give it a try. This is a great neighborhood park. If I lived nearby, I'd take a walk here every chance I could. In addition to the trails, there are athletic fields, a kids play area and a great wide deck where people can look out at the lake or eat a nice lunch. There is a lot of parking and the park itself is well-maintained. I was able to find a map of the park trails online, and it was helpful but trail maps aren't perfect. I tried to walk as many of the trails as I could, but I was turned around a lot. We'd also had a lot of rain prior to my visit so a lower trail path by the lake was flooded. There is a small waterfall in the park, and I think I saw it but I'm not sure. There were a lot of rock formations in the creeks/streams, and none were labeled. I went to Henderson Park with a friend who needed to use the bathroom. The main bathrooms are located on the west end of the park by the soccer fields. On the east end of the park, there are port-a-potties. There are no bathrooms near the kids park which was a surprise and why I mention where the bathrooms are located. Overall, I'm glad that I gave Henderson Park a visit. The people who live nearby are lucky to have it.

This is a wonderful learning environment for kids. The staff were so attentive and helpful. It was…read morethe perfect activity for our 2 year old grandson and his grandparents!

Bear Creek Nature Center is a hidden gem in Chattahoochee Hills, GA. This is a small animal refuge…read more/ hiking location (with a waterfall nearby) / and conservation center. This non-profit organization is home to numerous reptiles, amphibians, and birds. They even have the only live bats at a nature center in all of Georgia. Admission is $5 per car/driver and $3 for each additional person in your group. This is a great spot for families. They even let my kids pet any small animal in the facility of their choosing. We were given a personal tour of the place and the hike was good for all members of the group. Since not too many people know about this place yet, there was no issue parking. The staff were friendly as well. You can also follow the latest updates of their animals on their FB page. I hope to go back again soon.

My friends and I enjoyed our goat yoga experience. It was so easy to register for the class…read more Parking was a little challenging because of a steep hill, but there was a kind gentleman there to help us all park. We were so happy to meet all the sweet goats and experience the yoga in a weather controlled setting.

What a fun outing! Cute little park in Tucker, off Chamblee Tucker. Little dwarf goats came to…read morefrolic around while we did some low key yoga. The setting on the pier was perfect and the tents blocked the sun. The goats let some of us hold them or posed with us, and made the funniest little bleats as they sauntered around. Some kids joined the fun and it was a great idea for a Sat morning. Nice staff!

Paved all purpose walking path 1 mile loop through the woods. Safe, I walk alone and never had…read moreissues. I've also used one of the spacious community rooms, they are clean with lots of light

tuesday league 6 pm til it ends and sunday open play 12…read morenoon to 6 PM free coaching 12-3pm

Great place for kids and adults (separate area) to swim and splash indoors! Relieved to see…read morenumerous lifeguards on hand, given the quantity of children. Very clean pool. Water slide was fun! Crowd was not excessive. They stop every hour for a 15 minute swim break, which is nice (but can be disruptive for some kids). Snack area (bring your own). Restrooms were relatively tidy.

We always come here all year around and there's always some happening, kids night out at the pool,…read moregames, movies, plus we love that it is opened all year around!!

I came here to do my daily walk and usually it's closed but I caught it finally. The food was…read morereally tasty. Juicy. The young man working the register and drinks was sweet and nice. Service was great and the ambience was nice too since the weather was sunny. I really like this park and the vibes. Will be back soon lol

Park perfect location. And the bonus is that they are dog and vegan friendly!!…read more So many seating options available to enjoy your Mexican food- in a booth inside a double decker bus, in a covered space with tables for large groups, in the grassy area of the park, or on the rooftop patio! Endless options. We have been here before and continue to be impressed by the very reasonably priced beverages and would highly recommend the agavero frozen mango margarita with a tajin rim.

Best dog park with the nicest folks and doggies. We've been coming consistently for about four…read moreweeks now and just love it. Everyone is very friendly and watch out for their dogs and others. AAA+++

Brought my dog here and owners had no control of their dogs. The water hose was broken, nothing for…read morethe dogs to pay on or with. Just an open space. I do not recommend coming here.

I love living in Gwinnett County! The government here truly values parks, historic structures and…read morenature. For as long as I can remember, newly constructed subdivisions have been required to save a certain percentage of the land acquired as greenspace. Not to mention our county parks are some of the biggest and best in the state. Just four of our largest public parks alone are large enough in size to house ALL of the parks located within the city limits of Atlanta. Hudson-Nash Farm falls into the historic category of county parks. Prior to the Civil War, Hudson-Nash Farm was part of a 562 acre parcel of land. All that remains now is a little over 5 acres. Thomas P. Hudson not only established his farm/business here, but was also one of only three men appointed in 1845 to design the path of a road between the rural communities of Dekalb County and the City of Lawrenceville (which was the county seat of Gwinnett). That road was called the Stone Mountain-Lawrenceville Road and is now known as Five Forks Trickum, the same road in which this historic park is located. Hudson's business included a general store essential to the local community. Not only did it provide necessary goods but also a watering hole of sorts where people could gather an catch up on the latest news as well as receive mail. The Post Office was doubled in size by the 1850's to accommodate his growing General Store business. His home was located directly across the street. These buildings were constructed during the antebellum period, a Latin term meaning "before the war" and reflect that antebellum-style heritage. The farm was later purchased by Lewis Nash's cousin William Thomas Nash in 1880, and it remained in the family until 1996 according to the website. The land was divided between the Nash children and was farmed all the way into the 1950s. Buildings on site include: 1840's Post Office where Thomas was also Postmaster. 1850's Slave/Tenant quarters [Thomas owned as many as 13 slaves] 1930's Wash House 1930's Barn Main House Restroom Garden and the remains of an old road once used a century ago. NOTES - Look at the site plans to see just how much detail went into county planning and development: https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/static/departments/parks_rec/pdf/master_plan/Yellow%20River%20Post%20Office%20Historical%20Report%20&%20Site%20Plan.pdf The life of a slave involved working from dawn til dusk, often in harsh conditions and under unfair and unforgiving treatment. Tasks were not limited to farm work but often included cooking, carpentry, cleaning, making clothing and all sorts of daily jobs vital to society. Slaves left a long standing mark that is apparent in almost every aspect of Southern culture, none moreso in my opinion than Southern-style cooking. According to the signage in the park, 13 slaves occupied a small building not even as large as my garage. Original construction had no windows but instead only board and batten shutters. [History provided was resourced from the informative plaques throughout the park] FINAL THOUGHTS Hudson-Nash Farm will catch your eye immediately because of its Little House on the Prairie throwback curb appeal. I must admit it saddens me to see so many reminders around the south of slavery and those who got rich treating others so poorly for so long, but it nonetheless is a part of the history of this region and our country. I am so proud Gwinnett County goes to such great lengths to make these historic properties available to the public. I simply can't wait for them to begin and complete construction on Fort Daniel park, where the archaeological remains of an Civil War outpost still exist despite the century of construction that has go on all around it. As these historic places are revived, it gives you a cool sense of where so many business, schools and streets get their names. The Hudson-Nash Farm is a cool park easy to view in less than 30 minutes time. Stop and take a walk through history smack in the middle of one of oldest and most well developed areas of the county.