Dunwoody Nature Center is a 22-acre wooded park that offers avenues for learning, playing, celebrating, and relaxing. This park has a very nice playground in the woods that is well spaced and shaded by large mature trees.
Walking/Running
- Wetlands Boardwalk
- Multiple wooded trails
No dedicated leisure green space
Playground designed for ages 2-5 and 5-12
- Includes: Multiple slides, viper and saucer swings, and climbing structures
- Ground-type: Wood chips
- Shade: Fully shaded by the woods
- Seating: Benches
North Woods Pavilion – Located near the parking lot and overlooks the Meadow
- Includes: Indoor and outdoor spaces with a fireplace and wrap-around deck
Sun Porch – screened-in porch located on the back of the main education building
- Includes: Lights, outlets, ceiling fans, and a wrap-around deck
Treehouse Pavilion – overlooking the wetlands
- Includes: tables, chairs, and benches
The Meadow – located behind the main education building
- Includes: Adirondack chairs, picnic tables, a stage, chimney, and benches
Tree Swings – located as you enter the park and next to the beehives
Eco Classroom – enclosed facility with a green roof
Outdoor Classrooms – located among the woods at the end of the Wetland trail and the other near the bees
- Includes: benches and a whiteboard
Wildcat Creek – children and dogs love playing in and exploring
Little Free Library – located next to the tree swings
Play Me Again Piano
Rope Swing – located along the Orange trail
Bee Hives – part of the Dunwoody Beekeeping Club
Parking lot ~50 spaces
- Handicap parking available
- EV Charging Station
Bathrooms are located next to the Main Building at the end of the parking lot.
Water fountains are located near the entrance to the main educational building
To reserve Pavilions – Online