Park Description

Mason Mill Park is a community park in Decatur. This active park offers miles of paved wooded trails for walking and running, a large playground with multiple climbing structures for the kids, a community garden, and Recreation Center. It is home to the Dekalb Tennis Center with tennis and pickleball.

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Features
Dog Parks
Pavilions
Playgrounds
Sports
Toilets
Walking/Running

Basketball

  • Indoor Court – at the Recreation Center’s gymnasium

 

Pickleball – overlay on the tennis courts

  • Nets available

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Mason Mill Recreation Center

  • Includes: Gymnasium and multi-purpose community rooms
  • See here for more information about the facility rentals

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Dekalb Tennis Center – 17 courts

  • Includes: Lights, pro shop, café, wifi, and bathrooms

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Walking/RunningSee a map of the trails

  • South Peachtree Creek Trail ~ 1.8 miles (each way)
  • A mixture of elevated boardwalks and concrete pathways
  • Connects to Medlock Park and Emory University

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Open grassy area located next to the community garden.

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A grassy area is located next to the pavilions.

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Playground designed for ages 5-12

  • Includes: Multiple swings, slides, and climbing structures
  • Ground-type: Rubber surface
  • Shade: No shade
  • Seating: Benches and nearby picnic tables
  • The structure features ramp access
  • Pirate ship theme

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Toddler playground designed for ages 2-5

  • Includes: Multiple slides, swings, and climbing structures
  • Ground-type: Rubber surface
  • Shade: No shade
  • Seating: Benches and nearby picnic tables

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Large Pavilion – located next to the playground

  • Includes: Picnic tables, water spigot, outlets, and grills

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Smaller Pavilion – located next to the playground

  • Includes: Picnic tables, water spigot, outlets, and grills

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Central DeKalb Senior Center

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Community Garden – for more information call (404) 679-1349

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Little Free Library

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Dog park – two off-leash dog enclosures

  • Located separate from the main park along N Jamestown Rd
  • Divided for small (< 30 lbs) and large dogs (> 30 lbs)
  • Includes: Water fountains
  • Shade: Partially shaded by nearby trees
  • Seating: Benches
  • Nearby covered picnic area

Dog waste stations are available

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Nature trails that connect to the main park via South Peachtree Creek Trail

  • Nearby Burnt Fork Creek for dog play

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Parking/Toilet/Water

Multiple parking lots located near most amenities

  • Handicap parking available

Bathrooms & water fountains located at the playground, and inside the recreation center and tennis center (available during open hours)

Booking/Reservations

Picnic pavilion reservations, call (404)371-2711 or Online