PARTNER EVENT
Join Ranger Jonah, the DeKalb County Park Naturalist at Mason Mill Park, for an evening of stories and s'mores around a campfire. Bring the whole family, chairs or a blanket, and maybe even a picnic dinner.
Though you can arrive at anytime, here is the general timeframe for the event: It is a 10-15 min walk from the parking lot to the campfire area, so take that into account when planning your evening.
5 :00 - Ranger Jonah starts the fire
5 :15 - Storytelling
5 :40 - S'mores
6 :15 - Storytelling
6 :30 - More s'mores & relaxation time *
7 :00 - End of program
Park at the South Peachtree Creek trailhead near the Mason Mill Tennis Center (McConnell Dr & Mason Mill Rd). From there, it's a 1/2-mile walk to the campfire location. Start at the South Peachtree Creek trailhead at Mason Mill and follow the signs along the paved trail, over the railroad bridge, to the campfire near the Old Decatur Waterworks.
We recommend bringing camp chairs or a picnic blanket, as seating is limited. You might also consider bringing a picnic dinner. Wear appropriate footwear, dress for the weather, and bring a refillable water bottle, a flashlight or headlamp, and consider bringing hiking poles if your balance requires them. This program is designed for families and children, but all ages are welcome. Leashed dogs that are comfortable around large groups of people are welcome.
Trail surface & accessibility: There are no facilities at the campfire site. Public restrooms are near the playground. Bathrooms are also available at DeKalb Tennis Center when the Pro Shop is open (top of the purple pyramid). Weather contingency: This program will be canceled if it is raining. Walking distance: 1/2 mile. This walk is mostly under tree canopy, but a few sections are exposed to sun. This program stays on durable surfaces (concrete & boardwalk) until the very end where there is a set of uneven stone stairs required to get to the campfire location. On the durable trails, there are a few places where the grade is slightly above 5%. Trail width is greater than 10 feet and curb cuts provide appropriate transitions between surfaces. 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.