Elwyn John Wildlife Sanctuary — Attraction in Brookhaven

Excellent hidden nature trail! Great trails for walking/running. Plenty of trees to shield you from the sun rays as you walk. This place is pet friendly but dog must be on a leash at all times. The park has an open meadow for holding outdoor activities. I've seen people hold picnics, play Frisbee, practice yoga or just enjoying a sunning day on a blanket. The creek that flows through the park is probably my favorite thing. I often sit nearby and listen to the water flow. There is plenty of free parking. I definitely...

This park is so incredibly beautiful and lush, I often forget I'm in Atlanta. It has an abundance of trails for walking, hiking, or biking, and a wide green space for frisbee, picnics, or other activities. The river that babbles though is very scenic with all its many little waterfalls and bridges that make for excellent photos. Moss, mushrooms, and flowers are always giving the place color; fall is spectacular, as the trees are all bright red. It's quiet and peaceful. Perfect for walking your dogs, and forgetting about the...

I lived in this park in the late 1960s when it was a large private holding with the house at the top of the hill. My family member who set up this park in her will cherished this land, and planted many of the flowers and shrubs you enjoy today, and would be disappointed that the lower portion was not included. Long ugly story. Still it is wonderful to see so many here who appreciate this urban green space at least as much as I did as a kid. And...