PARTNER EVENT
We’ll go on an adventure through the forests of Mason Mill, climb on rocks, look for critters under logs, and splash in the creek. Your guide will be Ranger Jonah McDonald, the DeKalb County Park Naturalist at Mason Mill Park. We’ll be walking at least 1 mile, so be prepared to help your child if he/she needs it. Expect to get dirty and wet, so wear clothes and shoes that are appropriate for the activity and weather. Bring water bottles, snacks, and a change of clothes. Our trails and route are not good for strollers.
Plan on getting dirty and navigating official and unofficial trails with Ranger Jonah on this kid-focused adventure. Here is the general schedule for this program:
10:00 am - families gather, welcome, and introductions
10:10 am - start our adventure; hike the "secret" trails of the park
11:00 am - stop at a creek for unstructured sand, mud, and water play
11:30 am - snack (bring your own) and storytime
12:00 pm - arrive back at the trailhead
Find Ranger Jonah at the South Peachtree Creek trailhead near the Mason Mill Tennis Center (McConnell Dr & Mason Mill Rd). Expect to get dirty and wet, so wear clothes and shoes that are appropriate for the activity and weather. Bring water bottles, snacks, and a change of clothes. This route is not appropriate for strollers. Public restrooms are near the playground and bathrooms are available at DeKalb Tennis Center when the Pro Shop is open (top of the purple pyramid). This program content is designed for ages 3-8 and is open to up to 15 kids (plus their adults). This program is NOT appropriate for dogs, so please leave your pup at home.
Trail surface & accessibility: Walking distance: 1-2 miles. This walk is mostly under tree canopy, but a few sections are exposed to sun. This program will be held, rain or shine, unless conditions are dangerous. This program follows a combination of single-track dirt trails and durable surfaces (concrete & boardwalk) and is not accessible for chair users or strollers. The dirt trails are less than 3 feet wide and have roots and rocks. Consider bringing hiking poles if your balance requires them. Questions if this program will work for your mobility? Contact Ranger Jonah: jpmcdonald@dekalbcountyga.gov. Register here and please note DeKalb County’s Waiver & Release.