Where Georgia Birding Begins

Hyde Farm Park

Hyde Farm Park in Cobb County, Georgia, is a preserved historic farm offering a glimpse into the area's agricultural past with trails, a fishing pond, and historic buildings, while also serving as a modern recreational space with community gardens. It's a 42-acre park that is part of a larger 135-acre historic property, featuring nature programs, walking paths, and a serene escape with its original farm structures from the 1830s onward. 

Visitor or Nature Center
Restrooms
Drinking Fountain or Potable Water
Trails
Picnic Area
Hyde Farm Park Indigo Bunting by Don Kopanoff
Indigo Bunting at Hyde Farm © Don Kopanoff
Handicapped Access: Yes: Parking.

About This Site

Hours

Open year-round from sunrise to sunset.

Location

Cobb County and National Park Service
726 Hyde Rd, Marietta, GA 30068, Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 528-8829

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Hyde Farm Park

Amenities

Amenity Available
Admission Fee
Lodging
Visitor or Nature Center
Restrooms
Drinking Fountain or Potable Water
Trails
Boardwalk
Camping
RV Hookups
Picnic Area
Kayaking or Canoeing

A popular destination for birding, more than 135 species can be found at Hyde Farm Park. You may see Chimney Swift, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Red-shouldered and Red-tailed Hawks, and various woodpecker species. 

Featured Birds

Barred Owl Barred Owl
Brown Thrasher Brown Thrasher
Brown-headed Nuthatch Brown-headed Nuthatch
Red-headed Woodpecker Red-headed Woodpecker

Near wetlands, look for Double-crested Cormorant, Great Blue Heron, Belted Kingfisher, Red-winged Blackbird, and Mallard.

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