Cypress Grove Nature Park, Jackson: Address, Phone Number, Cypress Grove Nature Park Reviews: 4/5
Cypress Grove Nature Park
Cypress Grove Nature Park
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Michael C
Cabot, AR204 contributions
Jul 2021
We were in town for a Gospel Music concert and found this park on Trip Advisor. What a great activity while you're here! An incredible cypress grove with trees that you don't see very often. Just lots of beautiful nature. Everything is on a wooden board walk so navigation is very easy. The park was originally constructed in the 1980s so some of the boardwalk is a bit dilapidated. I hope there are plans to refurbish and maintain it. I would highly recommend this if you are in the area.
Written July 21, 2021
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sweetsavior
Jackson, TN21 contributions
This is my favorite park in Jackson. As a resident, I can admit there is not a lot to do in Jackson, but we are in between Memphis and Nashville! This park is beautiful with many beautiful sights to take in. If you are in Jackson, take the time to view this!
Written January 11, 2010
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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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Fritzalitz
Ocean Springs, MS12 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, CA55 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
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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 Tennessee215 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
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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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R H
Texas361 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
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Heather J
Brunswick, MO276 contributions
Is there enough room in the parking lot for an RV to turn around?
kelleycas
Selmer, TN
is it safe for a single mother and young child? we will be yourselves
kgeorge7809
Jackson, TN31 contributions
Absolutely
Darlene P
Tonopah9 contributions
Do they have wheelchairs or scooters to rent for disabled people.
Chris Eilers
Jacksonville, AR175 contributions
No. but it is wheelchair accessible though.
DianaZuniga
Jonesboro, AR
Is park good for a baby stroller walk?
Patty L
Nashville, TN4,404 contributions
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.
Are dogs allowed to come to the park?
Tink369
Topeka, KS16 contributions
No pets allowed
Frequently Asked Questions about Cypress Grove Nature Park
- Hotels near Cypress Grove Nature Park:
- (3.13 mi) Fairfield Inn & Suites Jackson
- (5.23 mi) Hampton Inn & Suites Jackson
- (3.10 mi) Hilton Garden Inn Jackson
- (3.14 mi) Comfort Suites Jackson I-40
- (5.17 mi) Courtyard by Marriott Jackson
- Restaurants near Cypress Grove Nature Park:
- (0.47 mi) Dixie Castle
- (3.02 mi) Rock'n Dough Pizza & Brewery
- (3.85 mi) Picasso Bistro & Pizzeria
- (4.11 mi) Tulum Fresh Mexican Grill
- (3.03 mi) Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store