📜 Historic Decatur Waterworks, built in 1907, supplied water until the 1940s, is now a public park. Declared a U.S. National Register of Historic Places site in 2006, it features ruins, graffiti, and a network of walking and biking trails. # Why Go 🌿 Explore the ruins of the old waterworks and its dams 🎨 Discover changing graffiti art 🚶 Enjoy popular bike and walking trails 🏛️ Visit a designated historic site 🌳 Enjoy nature in Mason Mill Park # Why Avoid ⚠️ Active train tracks nearby, avoid walking on them 🚧 Frequent land improvement projects may alter views # Tips 🌅 Visit in the morning on a weekday for fewer crowds 👟 Wear appropriate footwear for trails 📍 Access via trails from Mason Mill Park; take the concrete trail with a bridge over the train tracks. Parking is available next to the tennis court parking lot.