Conestee Nature Preserve

Trails and boardwalks introduce visitors to a landscape important for birds and other wildlife amid the surrounding urban development.

Use the current preserve map and access notices before choosing a route. Fishing, boating and swimming are prohibited because of legacy contamination in the lake sediments. The photograph shows a waterbird beside wetland vegetation rather than guaranteed wildlife sightings. Stay on authorized trails, follow the rules for dogs and bicycles and arrange organized groups or professional photography under the operator’s separate requirements.

Visitor details reviewed October 18, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.

Image credit: Michael E. Crocker / Wikimedia Commons. Original source. CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and converted to WebP; may be cropped for display.