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

šŸŒæ Explore the ruins of the old waterworks and its dams
šŸŽØ Discover changing graffiti art
šŸš¶ Enjoy popular bike and walking trails
šŸ›ļø Visit a designated historic site
šŸŒ³ Enjoy nature in Mason Mill Park

Why Avoid

āš ļø Active train tracks nearby, avoid walking on them
šŸš§ 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.

Last updated 21 days ago

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