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W.D. Thomson Park

W.D. Thomson Park
April 22, 2018 by Shawn Taylor in parks

Address (approximate): 1029 Mason Woods Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
Cost of admission: None
Governance: DeKalb County
Acres: 29
Approximate miles of trails: 2
Hours: 7:00am to sunset
Miles from downtown Atlanta: 6
MARTA directions: From Decatur MARTA station, take the 19 bus to Clairmont Rd@Mason Mill Rd. Walk west on Mason Mill Rd. Turn right on Mason Woods Dr. The park entrance is on the right.
Parking: There is parking available in the park
Trailhead(s): There are two trailheads in the parking lot, clearly marked by blazed posts
Trail surface: Natural
Blazes/markings: Multiple colored blazed posts for the various trail segments
Guidebook mentions: Chapter 18 in Hiking Atlanta's Hidden Forests (1st edition)

Amenities:

  • Tennis courts

  • Single basketball goal

  • Mutli-use field

  • Playground

  • Pavillion

  • Water fountain

  • Bike rack

Nearby amenities/conveniences:

There is a gas station and a cafe at the corner of Mason Mill & Clairmont, about a 15 minute walk east of the park, and near the #19 bus stop.

Links:

  • DeKalb County Parks

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Good to combine with:

  • Mason Mill Park

  • Kittredge Park

  • Hahn Woods

April 22, 2018 /Shawn Taylor
atlanta page 4, free admission, near downtown-10 miles, near: kittredge park, itp page 2, near: mason mill
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