McDaniel Farm Park is a scenic and historic area that showcases the preserved remains of a former cotton farm largely unchanged since the 1820 land lottery. Once a thriving farm in the early 1900s, it later housed sharecroppers and faced hardships like the Great Depression and boll weevil infestation. The park has been restored to reflect a typical 1930s farm in Gwinnett County, featuring a furnished farmhouse, barn, blacksmith shed, carriage house, and tenant house, with guided tours available. Visitors can enjoy a variety of amenities including a pavilion, three miles of paved and unpaved trails, a farm-themed playground, dog park areas, and restrooms. The park's entrance areas include a rustic pavilion, picnic spots, and trails connecting to both the historic and natural sides of the park. The trails are popular for walking, running, and observing wildlife such as deer, and they are suitable for dogs, with fenced dog runs for large and small animals. The park also offers picturesque backdrops like a barn, bridge, and old pickup truck, making it a favorite spot for photos. Overall, McDaniel Farm Park provides a peaceful environment for exploring nature, enjoying long walks, and experiencing a piece of local history.
I really love this place. It reminded me of the times organic living existed.
June 2026
I love this park and walking trails...beautiful, clean, serene and peaceful. Very common to see deer on a walk. Grounds are well taken care of and lush. You could walk for about an hour and take in the whole park, or you could do a shorter loop for a short walk.
June 2026
What a nice and serene place to walk around. Early morenos are what you want
