This park is a hidden gem, in a residential neighborhood, and it's full of birds in the morning…read more The best place to see and hear them is near the lake. I saw and heard a dozen species plus a turtle! I also met three locals who were very kind and helped guide me on the trails and helped identify birds I didn't recognize. Thanks Jim and Case and the other gentlemen with the dog. Please note, the trails are not all marked and my sense of direction/internal compass is totally on the Fritz. I would not recommend blundering around like I did so it's easy to get turned around. Birds seen for sure included the solitary sandpiper, eastern phoebe, wood duck, great crested flycatcher, black crowned night heron, a pair of red shouldered hawks and of course, the easy to spot cardinal. However, no beaver was found at beaver lake! Hello beaver?! Hello!? I will try again. The lake was way down on water so I hope the beaver found a wetter home! Life is good with natural wonders enjoying their day!

Cool park with some wonderful wetland views. It's not very big, but does feel like you can get lost…read morein the middle of the city. It is in the middle of a residential neighborhood so don't speed through and parking on the street - usually see a few people in the trails. Cool spot if you're in the area, not sure I'd make a special trip

This is a lovely family-friendly, pet-friendly park. There are pavilions, a small playground,…read moretennis courts and a small walking track surrounding open space (eight times around = a mile.) There's only a very small paved area where you can park so mostly you'll have to park along the residential streets. This park is very clean and well kept.

I thought as an historian that I would share this enchanting history about Washington Park. This…read morepark is truly a hidden treasure that is located in the metropolitan area. According to Friends of Washington Park "One of the focal points of the Washington Park historic neighborhood is the recreational park. The land for the park was donated by the early 20th century African American developer Heman Perry. The park started with a gift of six and a half acres and expanded to 25 acres when completed in 1928. It originally included a swimming pool, dancehall, pavilions, and tennis courts. This historic park has been referenced in the writings of many notable Atlantans over the years as a social center for swimming, tennis, dancing, and gathering. Today, Washington Park is home to one of only 5 city of Atlanta natatoriums and a state-of-the-art tennis center. Washington Park is bordered by the proposed Beltline, which has prompted development in the surrounding Washington Park Neighborhood. The Washington Park Historic District is a historically neighborhood in northwest Atlanta encompassing historic residential, commercial, and community landmark buildings. It is situated two miles west of the central business district of Atlanta. In addition, please come out and join the fun every third Saturday in beautifying Washington Park! Friends of Washington Park (FoWP) is a volunteer organization formed in 2007 with the goal of supporting the historic Washington Park recreational area. FoWP is working to promote a public space which improves the quality of life through safe, clean, and well-maintained green space and high quality facilities." www.washingtonparkatlanta.org

I discovered Washington Park the other day, when I was riding my bike on the new Beltline trail /…read moreAbandoned rail bed. The trail goes North from Westview and pops out at Washington park. I didn't know the park would be so large. It is very green and well kept. There is a PATH walking/biking sidewalk that continues both east and west from where the Beltline trail intersects the park. You can go east from the Park along this Path most of the way to the Georgia Dome and downtown. Tribute Haiku: wooded country path verdant tunnel through city washington park waits

We walked over 6 miles meandering throughout some of Atlanta's chain of connected beautiful parks…read moresystem. We admired the flora and the fauna, as well as the generous art installations scattered throughout. The city's citizens should be very proud of their stewardship of such a phenomenal collection of green spaces which are so easily accessible.

Cut and pasted from their website: "Atlanta's largest linear…read morepark." Quality/Quantity - Another cool park with cool art; see pictures. Sorry, missing quite a few pictures... Atmosphere - I can not write this better than their website. Cut and pasted again: "Freedom Park has become Atlanta's most connected park, linking together seven of the city's most historic and desirable neighborhoods--Candler Park, Inman Park, Old Fourth Ward, Poncey-Highland, Virginia Highland, Druid Hills, and Lake Claire. Little Five Points, an off-beat and thriving business district is nestled between the park's western and southern legs. Located a few miles east of Downtown Atlanta, Georgia, Freedom Park's 130+ acres boast eight miles of gently curving paths for walking, jogging, and bicycling." Service - Self service Price - Free. Owner Comment - Thanks again Atlanta for another cool park.

A nice quiet park in a neighborhood away from a lot of extra unwanted noise and activity. It was…read moretime to get out and breathe new air even during this mess. This place could not have been any more of a blessing. I had a good time in the park relaxing with my friend and eating sandwiches as the sun beamed brightly and the shade covered us cooly. I will definitely have to come here again to clear my head and get my mind right. The best part is the fact that it wasn't very busy here at the time. At most 3 other people showed up but that was about it and they were very respectful about distancing and were very nice. I really enjoyed my time here.

The outdoor workout equipment makes walking more fun. Nice neighborhood park. On hot days,…read morethere's no shade, but early evenings are pleasant.

This is a fantastic community park. I stopped by one evening to check it out and stayed a while to…read morewatch a few of the various groups practicing softball. There was a young girl's softball team with fast pitch machine; a mixed co-ed group and an elderly gentleman group all practicing batting consistency. It is fantastic for the community to offer an outlet for all age groups to practice softball and be part of a team. It was very nice to be able to watch the players while just exploring the area. But mostly, I love the military veteran's memorial. What a tremendous tribute to service members and capture of Commander in Chief quotes throughout the various military conflicts in this nation's history. Spectacular memorial found in McDonough, Georgia. It is a must visit if on the area.

This was a great park! There are a few playgrounds, lots of benches, a walking trail, even a grown…read moreup workout area. The wall was very moving. We had a great time.

This is beyond ridiculous. The construction has been "ongoing" for almost a year now and haven't…read morenoticed any progress.. there is no update whatsoever on when we would get our trailhead back. If we want to start at another trailhead in Panola Mountain they make us pay.. this is totally unfair

I just left this park for a mid day walk. Didn't take any pictures just listened to nature and took…read morea short walk :) It has a small river, which was very relaxing to listen to while I meditated for a few. I walked the trail for 30mins which was great! It has nice size little hills and the view is just a normal small forest, lol. This was my first time here, and I'm glad I came across this spot a few months back, and today I decided to stop. It's a beautiful day so a short walk was just what I needed to get in some vitamin D and a short work out! Def would recommend!

My husband and I are always out to this park, with our grandkids. We've been to the pizza and ice…read morecream shops as well out here. This park is a family oriented area, where kids play with the water spouts and slide on slides and etc. This is definitely a 5 out of 5 park. :-)

Beautiful brand new park complex in the center of the city!…read more I visited today (03.09.26) by myself and met some very nice ladies who helped me acclimate to the area. I look forward to bringing my children back for some fun! There are two playground structures, a splashpad, lots of seating (benches & chairs) and a large green space. The complex also houses 3 food stall-esque food options (pizza, ice cream & BBQ) & a brewery. City Center Park shares a parking lot with the Fayette County library & Southside Center Church.