Metro Atlanta ADA Accessible Places to Visit

Discover Metro Atlanta ADA Accessible Places to Visit - There are plenty of fun indoor and outdoor places throughout Metro Atlanta. Visit the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, Reynolds Nature Preserve, Shamrock Reservoir, Panola Mountain Conservation State Park, museums, art galleries and more. Stay and Play in GA!

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Outdoor Places To Visit

Gardens and Nature Preserve

Atlanta Botanical Indoor Gardens - Featuring the Tropical Rotunda, Desert House, Orangerie Houses, wildlife animals displays, Fuqua Orchid Center, High Elevation House, Display House and special exhibits. Atlanta Botanical Garden showcases 30 acres of gardens and woodland. Featuring the Tropical Rotunda, Desert House, Fuqua Conservatory, wildlife animals, Hydrangea, Dwarf and Rare Conifers, Palms, Lilies, Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, Water Plants and more. and more. Phone: 404-876-5859 - Address: 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
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Alcovy Conservation Center - Demonstration habitat gardens will inspire you with ecologically sound ideas for your backyard habitat. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired and party facilities. Open Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm.
Phone: 770-787-7887 - Address: 11600 Hazelbrand Rd., Covington, GA

Atlanta History Center Gardens features 33 acres of picturesque woodlands, Historic Gardens, and trails are home to native and introduced flora all representative of Georgia. Each themed garden depicts the story of a particular group of people who interacted with this land and its plants in distinctive ways. Phone: 404-814-4000 - Address: 130 W Paces Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA Visit Atlanta History Center Gardens

Dunaway Gardens are an unusual hidden treasure with a history dating back to the roaring 1920s. Check out the Hillside Rock Garden, Sunken Garden, Japanese Garden and Hanging Garden. Phone: 678-423-4050 - Address: Roscoe Road/Hwy. 70, Newnan, Georgia 30263 - Visit Dunaway Gardens

Dunwoody Nature Center features a wetland boardwalk, woodland and streamside trails, display gardens, a picnic meadow, a treehouse classroom pavilion and a shaded playground. Phone: 770-394-3322 - Address: 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody GA 30338
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Fernbank Science Center Gardens - The rose garden consists of approximately 1,300 roses from 3 sources. Fernbank Forest is a 65-acre tract of relatively undisturbed mature mixed hardwood forest. Visit the butterfly garden and the Home Composting Demonstation Site.
Phone: 678-874-7102 - Address: Fernbank Science Center, 156 Heaton Park Drive, Atlanta, GA 30307 - Visit Fernbank Science Center Gardens

Marietta Educational Garden Center is supported by the 24 Garden Clubs of Marietta, GA. The Center is frequented by these groups for meetings, social gatherings and public events. Club members also assist in the beautification of the Center by donating their time and energy throughout the year. The front porch provides a grand view of the center grounds. A handicap ramp provides easy access to the porch and center for anyone who cannot use the stairs. Phone: 770-427-3494 - Address: 505 Kennesaw Avenue NW, Marietta, Georgia 30060

Reynolds Nature Preserve is a 146-acre woodland dedicated to conservation and fostering an appreciation of the natural environment through educational programs. 4 miles of meandering wood chipped trails, demonstration vegetable and herb garden, compost demonstration site, handicap accessible native plants trail, and historic barn. Home to a collection of native reptiles, amphibians, observation bee hive and other educational exhibits. Pets are welcome on leashes no longer than 6 feet in length. Phone: 770-603-4188 - Address: 5665 Reynolds Rd., Morrow, GA 30260

Fishing Lakes

Blalock Reservoir in Clayton County
Size: 260 acres - Fish: Bass, bream, channel catfish and crappie
Lake Facilities: Picnic tables, a boat ramp and restrooms. The area is handicap accessible.
Fee: Daily fee or season pass - Open all year
Restrictions and regulations: Boats 16 feet or less with electric motors only are allowed.
A user fee is charged. Boats 16 feet or less with electric motors are allowed. There is no swimming or camping. The lake is open from dawn to dusk from Wednesday through Sunday. No alcoholic beverages allowed.

Contact Information
Owner: Clayton County Water Authority - Phone: 770-603-5605
Address: 2755 Freeman Road Hampton, GA 30228
Directions: South of Jonesboro on Shamrock Lake Road off Freeman Road and U.S. Hwy 19-41

Shamrock Reservoir in Clayton County
Size: 68 acres - Fish: Bass, bream, catfish and crappie
Lake Facilities: Boat ramp, restrooms and picnic tables, and area is handicap accessible.
Fee: Daily fee or season pass is charged. - Open March thru October from dawn to dusk from Wednesday through Sunday.
Restrictions: Electric motors only. This lake is designed as "a fishing hole for kids." An adult must be accompanied by at least on child 12 years old or younger to fish in the lake. Boats 16 feet or less with electric motors are allowed. There is no swimming or camping. No alcoholic beverages allowed.

Contact Information
Owner: Clayton County Water Authority - Phone: 770- 603-5605
Address: 2755 Freeman Road Hampton, GA 30228
Directions: South of Jonesboro on Shamrock Lake Road off Freeman Road and U.S. Hwy 19-41

State Parks

Panola Mountain Conservation State Park - ADA Accessable Ammenities: Museum and restroom. Days and Hours Open - Mid-Sep to mid-April at 7 am - 6 pm or dark, and mid-April to mid-Sep 14 at 7 am - 9 pm or dark. Phone: 770-389-7801 at Tues-Fri at 9 am - 5 pm - Address: 2600 Hwy 155 SW, Stockbridge, GA 30281

Sweetwater Creek State Park- ADA Access Ammenities: Museum and restroom. Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Phone: 770-732-5871 at 8 am - 5 pm - Address: 1750 Mt. Vernon Road, Lithia Springs, GA 30122

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