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Swann Nature Preserve, Browns Mill
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Swann Nature Preserve

  • 4.52 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 7:26 pm

Swann Nature Preserve is a peaceful urban refuge with winding boardwalks through wetlands and mature hardwoods. Visitors come for quiet nature walks, wildlife viewing, and photography — expect shaded trails, interpretive signs, and plentiful birdlife. It's an easy, family- and dog-friendly spot for short hikes or a relaxed escape from the city.

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Swann Nature Preserve in short

When is Swann Nature Preserve open?

Every day, 6:33 AM–7:26 PM.

When is the best time to visit Swann Nature Preserve?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Swann Nature Preserve indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Swann Nature Preserve?

Southtowne Trail,Atlanta, GA 30315.

Right now · 4:45 pm

Why it fits right now

Not one for this hour.

The forecast never quite lines up this week.

In its favour

  • Open till 7:26 pm
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 7:26 pm
monday
6:33 AM–7:26 PM
tuesday
6:33 AM–7:26 PM
wednesday
6:33 AM–7:26 PM
thursday
6:33 AM–7:26 PM
friday
6:33 AM–7:26 PM
saturday
6:33 AM–7:26 PM
sundayToday
6:33 AM–7:26 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Swann Nature Preserve
  2. 2 South Bend Park · 11 min
  3. 3 Ideal Sportsbar · 18 min
Southtowne Trail, Atlanta, GA 30315(opens the map)DirectionsTo Browns Mill

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.5from 2 reviews

Known for

  • Nature walks
  • Photography
  • Jogging
  • Walking trails
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Gardens

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Casual
  • Family friendly
  • Solo friendly
  • Pet owners

Around Browns Mill

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time