Decatur, Georgia • Est. Early 2000s
Glenn Creek
Nature Preserve
A community-protected bio preserve of native Piedmont habitat in the heart of Decatur — open to all, free forever.
Free
Always Open to Public
Our Story
One of Atlanta's Few Remaining In-Town Piedmont Habitats
Glenn Creek Nature Preserve was established by neighbors and friends of the City of Decatur to permanently protect this two-acre bio preserve of native Piedmont Habitat. Open to the public, the preserve treats visitors to natural walking trails, the calming sounds of Glenn Creek, and plenty of shade from its beautiful tree canopy.
The preserve serves as one of the headwaters of Glenn Creek, which flows through north Decatur and eventually into the South Fork of Peachtree Creek — and on to the Chattahoochee River.
Native Piedmont habitat, Decatur GA
Get Involved
There's a place for everyone here
Volunteer
Help Us Restore the Preserve
Join cleanup days, invasive removal, and native planting sessions. All skill levels welcome — just bring gloves!
Wildlife & Nature
Discover Native Piedmont Species
From the celebrated spring trillium to native birds and beneficial insects — the preserve is alive with biodiversity.
Donate
Fund the Preserve's Future
All donations go into a dedicated Glenn Creek account with the City of Decatur — fully transparent, community-controlled.
Getting Here
Plan Your Visit
The Nature Preserve is located at 100 Fairview Street, Decatur, GA 30030. Open to the public from sunrise to sunset, seven days a week — free of charge.
Visitors will find natural walking trails, the calming sounds of Glenn Creek, and a beautiful shade canopy from mature hardwood trees. The creek is one of many headwaters located in the City of Decatur and eventually flows into the Chattahoochee River.
Dogs are welcome on a leash, following the rules of all Decatur Parks.
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Glenn Creek Trail
● Easy | ~0.3 mi loop | Natural surface
Follow the sound of the creek through a shaded Piedmont forest. Interpretive markers identify native plant species.
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Hillside Path
● Easy–Moderate | Rolling terrain
Wind through the hillside where invasive ivy has been cleared, revealing the complex Piedmont geology beneath.
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Rain Garden Area
● Accessible | Flat
Designed by Michael Kidd of Root Design Studio, this native plant rain garden demonstrates sustainable landscaping.
Location
Find Us on the Map
📍 100 Fairview Street, Decatur, GA 30030 | Open sunrise–sunset daily | Free admission | Dogs on leash welcome
Restoration Plan
The Rain Garden
Working with landscape designer Michael Kidd of Root Design Studio, the preserve has developed a native rain garden plan that captures stormwater and supports native pollinators.
This ongoing project represents the community's commitment to ecological restoration using sustainable, low-maintenance native plantings.
Drawing by Michael Kidd, Root Design Studio
