Cochran Mill Park

A Welcome Sign

The welcome sign at Cochran Mill Park is a lot like the park itself -- understated and unassuming.

To the hurried commuter who zips by on the way to work, the sign is but a landmark, one that says "Slow down, the Parkway is coming up."

But to the locals and visitors who have ventured inside the park, the sign is a reminder of the rustic beauty and simplicity that beckons, "Enter and enjoy."

A Ride Through Nature

With miles of wilderness trails along diverse terrain, Cochran Mill Park is an equestrian's dream.

A gravel road leads down to the open meadow from the parking lot. The trail meanders through the flat  marshlands then crosses Bear Creek, with options to ride along the creek bed or experience a more hilly route.

For those with the stamina for the longest ride, a magnificent waterfall awaits at the park's boundary.

A Field Day

The large open field at Cochran Mill Park provides an ideal training location for Field Day, an amateur radio three-day contest.

Members from the South Fulton ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service) set up camp with a variety of communication stations to simulate emergency communication conditions.

Then over three days, they attempt to make contacts all over the world. 

A Fantasy Game

At Cochran Mill Park, you never know what to expect as you turn a corner or round a bend in the trail.

Here on a midsummer's eve, a group of costumed adults play a fantasy game, in search for a dragon or a pot of gold.

An Orienteering Event

This environmentally friendly, low impact sport allows competitors to test their navigational skills by using a specialized topographical map and compass to navigate a course in the woods.

A favorite event is the annual night orienteering meet, held at Cochran Mill Park in the fall.    

A Camping Experience

Pass the s'mores. Cochran Mill Park offers primitive camping and star-filled nights, the perfect combination to introduce children to a wilderness experience.

During the day, families may enjoy the many hiking trails throughout the Park that pass by the old mill sites, natural habitats, granite outcroppings and waterfalls.

At night, the peepers, crickets, and cicadas join in concert, performing their rhythmic songs.

A Natural Pool

It wouldn't be summer in Chattahoochee Hills without a cool dip in the old mill pond at Cochran Mill Park.

Located on the east side of the park, the natural pool formed by a small waterfall at the location of the old mill is what some would call an "old fashioned swimming hole."

Future improvements to this portion of the Park might include repairs to the gravel road, bridge, and picnic areas.