Cypress Grove Nature Park
Cypress Grove Nature Park
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8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Fritzalitz
Ocean Springs, MS13 contributions
Aug 2021
I was hoping to use this park as a stretch break on a road trip across I-40 (travelling solo). It was a few miles off the highway but seemed to be in a somewhat remote area. When I pulled in late morning there was not another soul in site and the small education building appeared to not have had any maintenance done in a long time. I was not comfortable getting out of the car and went back to the highway.
Written August 12, 2021
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patandjon
San Diego, CA53 contributions
Oct 2013 • Friends
We are on an 8 wk cross country trip. We have seen many beautiful places. Decided to stop here to break up our drive back home and because of the good reviews on TA. We visited our first Swamp Park in SC run by Nature Conservancy. It was pristine with lots of animals.
This park showed signs of almost total neglect. We were shocked to see all the trash(beer and soda cans and plastic bottles) right next to the boardwalk which could be easily picked up. There were tires especially on the shore of the lake. Multiple rusted 50 gallon drums were seen. The observation tower was covered with graffiti. We saw few animals...2 squirrels, a blue heron and some turtles on a log at the lake. The only area that looked cared for was the Raptor cages. Thankfully there were dead mice put out for the birds. Other than that the place looked like it had been abandoned. I plan to contact the "Friends" of this park and forward them the pictures of the trash I took. Interestingly, there is a planting of flowers in the parking lot which looks well cared and the bathrooms were clean and stocked, so there is some maintenance of the park. I commented that even the animals have abandoned the area.
This park showed signs of almost total neglect. We were shocked to see all the trash(beer and soda cans and plastic bottles) right next to the boardwalk which could be easily picked up. There were tires especially on the shore of the lake. Multiple rusted 50 gallon drums were seen. The observation tower was covered with graffiti. We saw few animals...2 squirrels, a blue heron and some turtles on a log at the lake. The only area that looked cared for was the Raptor cages. Thankfully there were dead mice put out for the birds. Other than that the place looked like it had been abandoned. I plan to contact the "Friends" of this park and forward them the pictures of the trash I took. Interestingly, there is a planting of flowers in the parking lot which looks well cared and the bathrooms were clean and stocked, so there is some maintenance of the park. I commented that even the animals have abandoned the area.
Written October 27, 2013
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tnhillbilly4life
jackson2 contributions
Feb 2012 • Couples
lots of nature, absolutly beautiful and so well maintained. it was also the first time I came so close to a Bald Eagle and Great Horned Owl- he was so COOL!
Written March 15, 2012
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R H
Texas353 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
We walked through the park after driving into Jackson on our way to the East Coast. It was a nice relaxing way to finish the day. We didn't see that much wildlife, but it was a nice walk. We did hear many birds, saw a few, but nothing like the Owls and Hawks seen by others. We did see a few turtles and a heron in the lake. Regardless, we enjoyed the experience and exercise.
Written June 18, 2019
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rapgsm
Rapgsm3 contributions
Jan 2015 • Solo
peace of mind quiet and wonderful nice stroll at the end of the walk you end up at a lake. There are caged birds there as well like eagle and hawks
Written January 18, 2015
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eatmoresalmon
Middle Tennessee201 contributions
May 2014 • Family
The wedding was over, the bride and groom long gone. What is there to do in Jackson? Let's check out the Nature Park. Good idea, the relatives reply. So I put in the attraction but my Tom Tom wanted to go the wrong way. Even Google maps had trouble. But you should go south on "the bypass" and take a right on Airport. The entrance will be on your left after a couple of miles. We were there on a late spring afternoon. The shade in the grove was very nice. The cottonwood trees were sending out the little floating seeds and the sun was angling through catching the floaters in the air giving a mystical sensation a little like in Avitar, if you saw the movie.(3D). The air was fragrant with the smell of the forest. Cypress is a fragrant wood, afterall.
Anyway, this attraction consists of boardwalks into a forest with 5-6, or maybe more, 2 story bird pens with injured raptors, including barred owls, great horned owls, a cooper's hawk, a bald eagle, an american golden eagle and a few more I don't remember. We also saw a scarlet tanager and its mate come down from the canopy. There were a number of lizards on the boardwalk be we did not see any snakes. There are turtles in the pond. It was good exercise with some wildlife to observe. There is parking for about 30 cars. Altogether it is a refreshing place today right on the edge of a small city. We did not take the entire trail. There is a website with a stylised map of the trails. I would have preferred a map to scale. This would be a good place for children to spend a little excess energy, or to go on a stroll with a sweetheart.
Anyway, this attraction consists of boardwalks into a forest with 5-6, or maybe more, 2 story bird pens with injured raptors, including barred owls, great horned owls, a cooper's hawk, a bald eagle, an american golden eagle and a few more I don't remember. We also saw a scarlet tanager and its mate come down from the canopy. There were a number of lizards on the boardwalk be we did not see any snakes. There are turtles in the pond. It was good exercise with some wildlife to observe. There is parking for about 30 cars. Altogether it is a refreshing place today right on the edge of a small city. We did not take the entire trail. There is a website with a stylised map of the trails. I would have preferred a map to scale. This would be a good place for children to spend a little excess energy, or to go on a stroll with a sweetheart.
Written June 1, 2014
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C McCoy B
Memphis, TN43 contributions
Apr 2011 • Solo
Because I love nature, this review is very biased. There are a lot of birds that you can look at while at Cypress Grove and they have an amazing and beautiful track to walk.
Written March 7, 2012
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Tink369
Topeka, KS16 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
No pets allowed!! Not even on leash. Very disappointed. Nothing was stated on website. Didn’t walk the boardwalk because we were not allowed to take our 10 lb dog.
Written October 25, 2020
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Christy P
Lake Jackson, TX39 contributions
Jun 2019
What a beautiful walk through the woods!! Got see see several owls and hawks along the way. We got there right before close so only had about 30 minutes but well worth our trip from Humboldt!
Written July 2, 2019
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walkersandtalkers
Midway, KY189 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
We were happily surprised by this wonderful place but wish we would have known these three things.
1) Its slippery. I guess I should have known with all the cool boardwalks under trees in a swamp it would make for slippery conditions but I just wasn't thinking. It isn't unsafe - just make sure your kids don't run, and you are prepared with good shoes.
2) Its a long walk. How far does the boardwalks go..... we have no idea, we ended up turning around because there was no end in sight. It was great, and the raptors along the route make for a great visit, but its a long walk in the woods.
3) Its peaceful. We enjoyed going in the morning and are glad we did. It was so peaceful and nice. The raptors were an added bonus.
You will enjoy this place.
1) Its slippery. I guess I should have known with all the cool boardwalks under trees in a swamp it would make for slippery conditions but I just wasn't thinking. It isn't unsafe - just make sure your kids don't run, and you are prepared with good shoes.
2) Its a long walk. How far does the boardwalks go..... we have no idea, we ended up turning around because there was no end in sight. It was great, and the raptors along the route make for a great visit, but its a long walk in the woods.
3) Its peaceful. We enjoyed going in the morning and are glad we did. It was so peaceful and nice. The raptors were an added bonus.
You will enjoy this place.
Written July 10, 2017
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Is there enough room in the parking lot for an RV to turn around?
Written June 4, 2021
kelleycas
Selmer, Tennessee
is it safe for a single mother and young child? we will be yourselves
Written January 20, 2018
Do they have wheelchairs or scooters to rent for disabled people.
Written October 26, 2016
No. but it is wheelchair accessible though.
Written November 7, 2016
In my opinion yes--the paths are a sandy dirt base encountering a small rock here and there. There are a very few wooden plank crossings but mostly smooth. I did notice at least two groups with strollers and did not seem to be having difficulty. Hope this helps and enjoy.
Written April 1, 2016
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