Visiting Dunwoody Nature Center with Kids

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At Dunwoody Nature Center, your family will love reconnecting with nature and enjoying the kid-friendly programs. Best of all, admission is free for most activities. For an annual fee, you can purchase an inexpensive membership and get discounts to special events, sneak peaks, birthday party privileges and more.

See Bees at Work

Observe bees flying in and out of their man-made hives as they toil away at making delicious honey. Find the demonstration hive to get the inside view.

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Swing Away

Find the tree swings on the front of the property—large enough for an adult to enjoy, too—or go down the trails to find the hammocks and meditation garden. Either way, it’s shady and peaceful.

Take a Class

Bring your toddler, and play, sing and listen to stories to connect with nature in the My Chickadee and Me Nature class. Summer and school break camps are also available.

Hike the Trails

There are five miles of trails, including a wetland boardwalk, to travel. See what creatures you can spot hiding in the greenery. Look for night hike events on the event calendar.

Make Some Music

Donations of a piano and painting skills allowed the nature center to have “Claude,” a piano located behind the main building and available for all visitors to play. The previous piano, “Bennett,” was retired in May 2021.

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Play on the Amazing Playground

The play structures on the playground will delight your children. There is one for toddlers and one for older kids (the slides are super-high!). Additional, freestanding structures include a cube of ropes, a large rope swing and a standing seesaw.

Visit the Treehouse

A great spot for a party, the treehouse also allows guests to have a great view of some of the trails, as well as Wildcat Creek.

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Visit the Teepee

What started as Boy Scout project became a community favorite. Kids love to duck inside this large structure.

Go on a Scavenger Hunt

Geocaching is a real-world outdoor treasure hunt. To play, download the Geocaching Intro app on your cell phone, and use your GPS device to assist you in finding the hidden geocache. There are three hidden at Dunwoody Nature Center!