I've loved Whitfield Park from the beginning. It's tucked in a quieter part of town near a…read moreneighborhood, it has a little library and small pavilion with a picnic table and grill, there's an open sunny field, there are 2 baby and 2 regular swings, and the playground equipment is perfect for toddlers with low slides and climbing areas. The parking lot is small, but I've never seen it full. This park isn't usually busy. Some folks will bring dogs to the field.

Elwyn John, not Elton John! This place might be a lot flashier if Elton John were behind it…read more I've been to the Target across the street a million times but yet never knew this wildlife sanctuary was here. Well, technically it's off of Kittredge Park Road, so I'll give myself a pass. Elwyn John Wildlife Sanctuary is next to Kittredge Park. We ended up parking by the park, which has a pool and some fields, and then strolling over to the sanctuary. There were lots of canines and their owners getting their steps in. I noticed pretty flowers blooming: azaleas, redbuds, and wisteria. You hike up a hill and then sort of loop down; I noticed a couple of red blazes painted on tress. There were no maps, but it's not that big so getting lost seems hard. The worst situation, you'd just end up in someone's backyard. Some Google search results seem to indicate that the trails are ~1.5 miles long. So in summary, maybe not the swellest sanctuary around but for a quick dose of woodsy nature off of North Druid Hills, give Sir Elwyn John Wildlife Sanctuary some of your time.

Elwyn John Wildlife Sanctuary is hidden in plain site trail, hidden behind Kittredge Park (which…read moreitself is located across the street from the Druid Hills Target), this is slightly more than 1.5 mile round trip trail that goes from paved, to gravel, to natural earthen trail that everyone should be able to complete. The very start of the trail is set in a really nice open field with benches and a nice walkway. At some point you'll come to a fork in the road, and going right (towards the bridge), will send you up hill for maybe half a mile. Following this trail up will cause you to sweat a little bit, and at some point you'll arrive at a tree, encircled by a stone bench type structure. Going past this structure leads to a small unkempt trail that leads into the nearby neighborhood. There aren't a ton of stringer/feeder trails, but before you reach the circular stone bench mentioned, there's one forest trail that leads to Kittredge park, as well as a platform that overlooks the creek and a very small waterfall, that is probably a little more impressive after there's been a nice rain There is parking, although it's for handicapped only, but no worries, there's space alongside the one way road to park at the start of this trail. It's a pretty quiet trail that's well hidden, and lightly used. In fact, I was the only person on the trail and the only voices I heard were nearby construction workers not so far from the nearby school. One problem for this trail, especially if you're by yourself, is that this trail isn't marked at all, and it really turns into a "where's this go?" adventure, which is cool, but can be scary to some. There isn't even a sign denoting that you're at the sanctuary, and you really wont know unless you just know where it is or that you're looking at a map. I'm not quite sure where the Elwyn John Wildlife Sanctuary got its name, but outside of a few crows, birds and a butterfly or two, I didn't see much in the way of wildlife, but it could've been an off day. If you're up for a nice brisk walk that's hidden in plain site away from all the hustle and bustle, give the Elwyn John Wildlife Sanctuary a shot, but if you don't like trails that aren't marked, this may be a trail you should skip

This is a decent 10-acre nature park that is in 3 sections that runs in a zig-zag formation. It is…read moresmack dab in the middle of the historic Ansley Park neighborhood. There is tons of free street parking available for the park's visitors. One of the park's sections runs right up to people's backyards. The park is situated in a low-lying ravine. You either have to take stairs or walk down a semi step hill. One section of the park has a small stream that runs along it and is located between houses. It has a few picnic tables, some green space and trail that goes through it. The main section of the park has lots of green space. There is a chain link back stop on the field that can be used for kickball, softball and baseball games. This park is perfect for kit flying, tossing a frisbee, playing catch, or having a picnic. You will find wooden glider swings around the park as well as picnic tables and benches. There is also a decent playground with a metal spiral slide, a wooden play structure with monkey bars, slides and bridges, a 4-way see saw, a bank of traditional/toddler swings, and a tire swing. This is a decent park that is adequately maintained, but it starting to show its age a bit. This is a low key park that is worth a visit if you are in the neighborhood. I think it needs a little maintenance and upgrades, but still a decent option to spend a few hours.

Great wooden park with an old school feel. It is set in quiet Winn park with plenty of shady picnic…read moreareas with lots of grassy flat areas for private enjoyment. Ample mulch provide soft landings for those inevitable falls. A great alternative to a more secluded park outing over Piedmont park. With no nearby food options be sure to roll in packing... a lunch. If not there are lots of food options a short walk to Peachtree. Make a day out of it and couple this shady quiet park with a visit to the high museum. Old growth trees coupled with a slow paced neighborhood make this a great option to spend a few relaxing hrs.

This park has a pretty good amount of activity crammed into the small plot of land next to 285…read more There's a basketball court and a soccer court, both completely fenced in to keep the balls from flying into the streets. There's a paved walking path from the courts that winds down around to the playground and covered picnic area, with benches along the way. The playground is pretty small compared to most in the area, and it's on mulch. The bucket seat swing is very low to the ground, making it hard to push, and let's face it, kids in the bucket seat need pushing. Also, the chains are a little rusty and not covered or painted. The alignment is off - the swing veers off to one side, even when you're pushing straight. If you're walking distance it's a good option. But if you're already in the car, I would head east to Hammond Park or south to Chastain for better swings. #Yelp365 - 352/365

An ample park steps from the Estates…read more A solid play area for children and a large grassy area. Worth the visit if you are in the area.

This park has seen some new additions since my family and I, moved to this neighborhood. The…read moreaddition of the playground has brought much needed activity to the park as parents are now bringing their children to play. Additional benches and a picnic table have also been added. I originally wrote a review on the impressive metal sculpture at the roundabout on my other blogs. I could not find the name of the artist, but the sculpture is a masterpiece. At the top end of the park is a garden, but I could not tell what plants are in there, the city should consider adding the names.

I found out this place through friends who invited me to play ultimate frisbee. The park is quite…read morehidden, although a random car managed to stumble onto the fields from the highway while we were playing ultimate. Apparently, you can fish here as well. This was how one of the friends knew about this place. There is a decent size field for flag football, kickball, ultimate, etc. However, be warned, there are occasional dips in the ground so you might slide into them while running. No Bueno There's a small swing set with six swings, three of which have the baby seats. There is also a plastic slide for toddlers. I was impressed at how clean the public restrooms there were. It Makes peeing more pleasant. Haha. Next to the playground is a covered picnic area with plenty of tables. There are also grills on opposite ends of the picnic area.

There is a hidden park behind the campus. There is a large playground with three public grills…read morearound a tent. There is a large grassy area that is perfect for ultimate frisbee, football, or any other outdoor sports. There is plenty of parking in the shade, and a path down to the river where you can fish or go canoeing. What a clean, cute park! The public bathrooms are next to the playground - they are very clean!

The way to get in the park was a bit scary to drive - I'm not from here!!!…read more The park have a small parking lots and covered in pebble stones. There was a kid playground with so many cool stuffs. There was a map for the trail but the trail itself was surprisingly short!!!! I totally didn't expect it. The park was clean. There was a couple swings along the trail, and seating area.

This small park is so cute & adorable…read more Parking - Not so great, BUT they do have a small lot & you can park across the street near the homes. My condo is a 7 min run from here, so I have no trouble. I personally love the 7 min jog to get here. Helps me warm up. This park is really really really small. You may get bored running here if you're a runner who loves scenery. I don't really care for it. But this park has a fun playground and a small outdoor gym (?). I've used it a few times. A lot of parents come here with their kids to hang out. So, it is a busy park area. Definitely family oriented. Quite pleased with Brookhaven so far.

Small little self contained park with a lot of charm is how i'd sum up Springvale park…read more Sandwiched between Euclid ave and Waverly way NE, from Euclid there's a nice set of stone stairs that leads you to this little hidden in plain site playground. A children's play area with swing set, slides and a sandbox are there for the kids (or for the adults if you come early enough). One solitary bench is in front of the pond that is teaming with ducks and such. On either side of the pool are two springs that continue to feed the pond. If you're here for a power walk or a run, Springdale park probably isn't for you, unless you're just passing through. If you have kids or a dog and some time to kill though, it's a nice little place to spend time here. Awesome little neighborhood park in the Inman Park area, with plenty of street parking for free. Take a walk or drive here to check this little gem out.

Sweet hidden treasure tucked into Inman Park…read more What we love: plenty of free street parking; playground that is fun for older kids; duck pond with birds, turtles, and other creatures; quiet neighborhood feel; bocce ball court