Hyde Farm Tours

Take a walk back in time: Hyde Farm tours continue Aug. 8

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Hyde Farm

On the second Saturday of the month the Cobb Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department conducts walking tours of Hyde Farm, which dates back to 1840 and is now 42 acres of greenspace and serves an educational and recreational facility

It’s located at 726 Hyde Road, off Lower Roswell Road and east of Johnson Ferry Road and here’s what you’ll find:

Natural features include the Chattahoochee River, the forests that are found in both the lowlands adjacent to the river and the uplands near the home site.  Man made features consist of the terraced agricultural fields, lowland pastures/old fields, the orchard, the home site, the meadows, and the farm outbuilding sites. Enjoy the pond that was built on Mulberry Creek in the 1980’s, featuring geese, ducks, herons, turtles, beaver, and stocked with catfish and bass.

Next Saturday, Aug. 8, free tours will take place at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. and take 45 minutes to complete. You must register by clicking here. For information call 770-528-8840

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Hyde Farm Tours take place the 2nd Saturday of each month

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Hyde Farm tours

The Cobb Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department conducts tours at Hyde Farm (726 Hyde Road, off Lower Roswell Road) the second Saturday of each month that are free to the public.

The next tours take place on April 13, and here are the details:

Take a leisurely walk through history and explore a local property that has been farmed since 1840 during tours of Hyde Farm. There are two 45 minute tours between the hours of 10 a.m. and noon. To register, visit cobbparks.org or call 770-528-8840.

The 135-acre Hyde Farm contains cultural resources, natural features such as the Chattahoochee River and forests and manmade features such as agricultural fields, pastures, an orchard, meadows, a home and farm outbuilding sites. Guests can also enjoy the pond built on Mulberry Creek, with geese, ducks, herons, turtles, beaver and fish.

 

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