Decatur Waterworks
Bicycle friendly
Nature (and graffiti) reclaim this old waterworks that has been surrounded by a bike path and network of walking trails.

šŸ“œ 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
šŸŽØ Discover changing graffiti art
🚶 Enjoy popular bike and walking trails
šŸ›ļø Visit a designated historic site
🌳 Enjoy nature in Mason Mill Park

Why Avoid

āš ļø Active train tracks nearby, avoid walking on them
🚧 Frequent land improvement projects may alter views

Tips

šŸŒ… Visit in the morning on a weekday for fewer crowds
šŸ‘Ÿ Wear appropriate footwear for trails
šŸ“ 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.

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