155-acre urban nature preserve at the western edge of Memorial Park. Native ecosystems (forest, meadow, wetland), boardwalks, observation deck on the meadow.
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Photo: Nick Juhasz
Creator notes
What works here
Meadow Trail at golden hour is the move — tall grasses backlit with the pine canopy behind. Boardwalks photograph great with leading-line composition. Permits required for commercial shoots.
Practical
Plan the shoot
Best time
Golden hour
Lighting
East-west meadow catches both sunrise and sunset; pine canopy filters light all day.
