About Thomas Farm Preserve

Thomas Farm Preserve is the historic 100-acre Thomas family farm on Simonton Bridge Road, opened by the City of Watkinsville as a park in December 2024 and protected from development for good. A paved, wheelchair-accessible path circles two ponds, gravel paths wander through the pastures and woods, and a backcountry trail for hiking and biking runs along the edges of the property beside Calls Creek.

Size
About 100 acres: 60+ acres of pasture, 33 acres of woods, two ponds of about 5 acres
Paved path
1 mile around the two ponds, 10 feet wide, wheelchair accessible
Gravel paths
More than 2 miles through pastures and woods
Backcountry trail
2.3 miles for hiking and biking along the property line
Opened
December 14, 2024

Along the way

What you’ll pass

  • Two ponds
  • Open pastures with long views
  • Woods along Calls Creek
  • Protected wetlands
  • Public restroom
  • Two gravel parking lots

Getting there

Entrances and parking

Main entrance and parking73 Simonton Bridge Rd., WatkinsvilleParking · RestroomsDirections →
West lotNear the Mulberry Covered Bridge, WatkinsvilleClosest side to downtownParkingDirections →

Map

Thomas Farm Preserve and homes nearby.

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    The green area is the park as mapped on OpenStreetMap. Walk times follow real sidewalks, paths and streets at an easy 3 mph.

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    Homes within a 20-minute walk of the park

    Measured on real sidewalks, paths and streets at an easy 3 mph, to the nearest place you can actually get onto the park. A creek, fence or highway in the way counts against a home, so straight-line distance isn’t used.

    Close by

    Neighborhoods within the walk

    Walk times are from the middle of each neighborhood; homes at the near or far edge will be a few minutes shorter or longer.

    Harris Shoals Park → Heritage Park → All trails & parks → Walkable neighborhoods →

    Sources

    Facts about Thomas Farm Preserve come from the sources below, checked October 2026. Hours, fees and trail closures change; check with them before you go.

    Listings from Georgia MLS as of October 22, 2026; homes and condos only. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Map, trail, walking and riding routes from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors).