Park Description

W.D. Thomson Park is a quiet wooded park in Decatur. This hidden park has a shaded playground, tennis courts, and wooded trails.

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Features
Pavilions
Playgrounds
Sports
Activities Green Space Playground Gathering Pets

Basketball – 1 outdoor hoop

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Tennis – 2 courts

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Walking/Running

  • Wooded trails

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Open green space next to the pavilion

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Open green space next to the lower parking area

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Playground designed for ages 2-5

  • Includes: Swings, climbing structures, and a slide
  • Ground-type: Wood chips
  • Shade: Heavily shaded by surrounding trees
  • Seating: Benches

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Pavilion – located next to the playground

  • Includes: Picnic tables and grills

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No fenced area

Parking/Toilet/Water

Parking areas are located next to tennis courts and down the hill next to the pavilion and playground

NO bathrooms

Water fountain located next to the pavilion

Booking/Reservations

To reserve Pavilions – Online