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Secret Gardens 7 Gwinnett parks offering unexpected discoveries BY LANE HOLMAN
rom a former girls school with a haunted past to a nature trail where dinosaurs roam, Gwinnett parks are full of surprises, history, and quiet corners to retreat into nature.
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Rushing waters Just off Sugarloaf Parkway in Lawrenceville, Freeman’s Mill Park draws nature lovers to the cascading waters of an 1870s grist mill on the Alcovy River. The picturesque stone dam and the mill, which was functional until 1996, are popular photoshoot backdrops. A half-mile trail and a playground also make this historic treasure a top spot for families.
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Stealth Shangri-La
Who knew that just behind a Duluth car dealership, there is a vast greenspace with three miles of trails? Locals seeking an excellent place to run, a roomy dog park for the pooch, or somewhere the kids can work off the wiggles need look no further than McDaniel Farm Park. In addition to the farm-themed playground, there’s a perfectly preserved 1930s farm and a restored 1956 tractor.
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