Cypress Grove Nature Park — Attraction in Jackson

I understand some of the negative reviews. The grass is grown up, there is some trash, there is some graffiti, some of the boards are rotten, one of the trails is closed, etc... Overall though, my family and I had a very nice time here today. The weather was perfect, the owls and hawks were cool to see, we saw several turtles and fish, and it was just a peaceful and relaxing experience. The walk is flat and easy. It is shaded most of the way. Considering the City of Jackson is completely broke and can't even maintain the paved roads around town, I am very happy to have this little park here. For those complaining, I am sure the city would allow you to volunteer your time to clean and fix things up a bit. If you're looking for a nice, relaxing, peaceful outdoor experience without a long drive, I would...

Went to park for the first time with my daughter and boyfriend Thursday May 16th. We had exactly 30 minutes to walk on the trail before they closed at 7. A man on a bike who was "closing" the park stopped us and told us we had to leave now because they closed at 7. We asked why we had to leave now if they close at 7. And what part of the park could we be in till 7 if not the trail. He replied that we had to leave now and couldn't be in the park at all. Then turned his bike sideways to block the trail and told us we had to leave the park. I asked him again what time they closed and he again said 7. After we turned to leave another man who was associated with the park told us that we didn't have to leave and we had 30 minutes to walk on the trails. He was very nice and confirmed that the other guy was being...

A very nice park to see nature and beautiful old trees. A nice lake with turtles that will greet you by poking up from the water, kids loved them. Reserve a couple of hours to walk the whole trail. The OWLS and EAGLES are really nice to see (they are in caged homes, and are rescues.) The entire trail takes you through beautiful scenery along a raised deck walkway with rails! Cons? Yes, there was occasional litter scene which is fault of us humans (this entire area is on a flood plain of the Forked Deer river and flooding at times washes in human rubbish.) That is unfortunate, but still a wonderful rare place (mostly) not messed up by industry of us humans! We had already carried our kids to the big city zoo nearby, the Safari as well, and yet this park trail still survived as a rival in some ways...