The Nature Trail was initiated as a project by members of ECO. The trail has been made possible by the support of many people. Grants were given by the State Trails Division of the NC Division of Parks and Recreation; the Community Foundation of Henderson County; Henderson County Travel and Tourism; Melvin Lane Foundation; and the Henderson County Commissioners.

ECO volunteers created the 1.5 mile handicapped-accessible Jackson Park Nature Trail, including a 130-foot boardwalk, opened in 1990. Jackson Park Nature Trail provides an excellent environment for birding, observing wildflowers, taking a quiet walk, and enjoying nature. Jackson park is one of several in the system of parks run by Henderson County Parks and Recreation, supported by Henderson County Commissioners.

Jackson Park bird walks are very popular and are held on the second Saturday of every month throughout the year. If you would like to participate, meet in front of the Henderson County Parks and Administration building (near the tennis courts) in Jackson Park.

Brochure and Map Available from ECO and Henderson County Parks and Recreation

Jackson Park
801 Glover St.
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Open Year Round

Directions to Jackson Park:

Jackson Park is located near downtown Hendersonville and is easy to access off I-26. From I-26 Eastbound:  Take U.S. 64 West exit  (Exit # 18B) towards downtown Hendersonville.  Continue through the traffic light at end of exit ramp onto 4 Seasons Boulevard (U.S. 64) for 1.6 miles (passing 4 more traffic lights). After a wetland area on the left, turn LEFT at the 5th traffic light (Harris Street).  Go 0.2 mile to STOP sign at end of street.  Turn LEFT onto E. 4th Avenue, enter park and follow road to Administration Building (red-brick house on left) and parking.