Lullwater Preserve is a pristine natural oasis nestled within the heart of the city. Known for its tranquil lake, rushing waterfalls, and picturesque creek, the preserve offers visitors a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life. With a paved pathway that winds through the lush forest, guests can enjoy leisurely strolls while taking in the sights and sounds of nature. The highlight of the preserve is the iconic suspension bridge that stretches across the lake, providing breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Wildlife such as deer and ducks can often be spotted roaming the grounds, adding to the charm of this hidden gem. Lullwater Preserve is the perfect destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat in a beautiful natural setting.
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Amenities and More
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Good for kids
- Dogs allowed
- Hiking
- Kid-friendly hikes
Reviews
It was truly a pleasant surprise for me and my wife during our present stay in Atlanta, when our daughter and son-in-law took us around this stunningly beautiful area ... a heaven for nature's lovers. We couldn't believe we were in the middle of the city within the Emory University area. I would call it a 'hidden gem' in Atlanta.
It was tranquil, peaceful, and strolling around a serene lake on semi paved pathways was a wonderful experience. My three years old grand daughter too thoroughly enjoyed her walk... and was excited to see plenty of geese and a couple of deers.
Would highly recommend a walk over the suspension bridge near the waterfall.
Would love to spend some time here every time we visit Atlanta.
I don't know the parking situation. But this hike is pretty cool. This trail got it all waterfall, ruins, suspension bridge, and lots of trail loops. Perfect hike for whole family. FOLLOW @slickhiking on social media
This place is a lovely walking spot. Great for walking/running routines. There’s a small water fall that adds to the aura of the preserve. I recommend coming here for little hikes, photography, picnics, even study sessions. It’s a wonderful environment.
Very tranquil, quiet and lovely. Great for a quick 1 mile or 3+miles on paved / trail surfaces. No grilling options that we could see so a proper picnic experience is required.
The ruins were very cool but the walk over the bridge was even cooler! Fun afternoon for sure!
Easy scenic walk. We're elderly and had no trouble walking the two miles around the lake as well as down some of the side trails. Beautiful nature area in the heart of the city, on the Emory campus. The best place to park is in Parking Deck D of the VA hospital, because there is a footbridge into Lullwater park right behind it.
A beautiful oasis in the middle of the city. It's an easy and scenic walk, complete with a lake and mini waterfall. If you're lucky, you'll see the family of deer that lives there. There's also plenty of birds, and the lake has ducks and herons. In the winter months, there's tons of Canadian geese enjoying the weather.
Pretty sweet park. I strolled down here with my sister, who's showing me around.
I'm visiting Atlanta, so I'm not like a local or anything.
First off, coming in there's an iron gate cutting through the paved asphalt road, with a sign that says "Private Entry only" -- don't remember the exact phrase.
Suffice to say, I'd imagine they want to warn off traffic, but any *foot* traffic (ahem, pedestrians) are fair game here. As in, it's a free country, and it's perfectly allowed to go for a casual stroll around -- so no worries, brother.
Cool views all around. Lot of light to deep- green vegetation, as is customary for all Georgia sights, as I've slowly come to learn.
Saw a brotherhood or some forked trees, about human height, I'd say.
A tree that seemed split in two, perhaps by the storm or such.
A wide open grassy pasture, which is perfect to sit down and picnic at, maybe eat a sandwich or something for lunch. Wouldn't be a halfway bad idea.
Oh, and I spotted a dear -- deer. Snapped my fingers because I'm a bit combatant for no good reason, and the deer's ears eventually perked up, and it glanced in my direction, a bit quizzically, tilting its head as if asking what the heck I was about. I just said aloud, "Hi!" and promptly waved in a genial rejoinder, and it promptly snorted (or maybe I heard it in my mind) and went back to feasting on the wondrous, glorious deep-green vegetation. Oh, well. Vegans, am I right?
Anyways, strolled down a bit farther, came across a man-made waterfall. Didn't get too close, but I managed to snap some photos, as you can see.
Eventually, on the right side of a road, we beheld a narrow metal bridge, which looked safe enough to cross. It was situated above a murky swamp, or maybe it was a lake. We crossed two at a time, even though I wondered if maybe one at once would've been a wiser choice. Turns off, there was enough wisdom to go around, as nothing too eventful transpired there.
Ultimately, came upon a private residence, the Lullwater House -- named after the park, I'd hazard a guess. It said invited guests only, which was a bit of a bummer, and I'd assume dear Nosferatu would agree wholeheartedly with me.
Anyways, we turned back or rather continued the loop to head to the path that returned to the entrance, but overall my experience is that this is a pretty nifty, out of the way and low-key park, with a sufficient amount of vegetation, trees, and wildlife if that's your sort of thing! Seems like a great and altogether unassuming location too. I'll definitely be back here, at least once more, maybe run it solo next time! Great place for a casual stroll anytime — after all, who’s there to stop you?
This is a beautiful park. Perfect for a light walk, jog, run or mini picnic. Parking is the biggest downside. It’s best for people in the community, Emory or VA Hospital employees or students. It’s not crowded at all and the people were very friendly. I saw ducks, geese and a Red Robin bird. I also saw the home to Emory University President and a lovely slender waterfall. I lived in the area for about 10 years and it’s the 1st time I’ve visited but definitely not the last.
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1463 Clifton Rd, Decatur, GA 30033, United States
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