I found this greenway as it was close to my hotel and it was a good place to get my early morning…read morewalk in before a long day of business meetings here in Atlanta. It was empty when I was here on a Tuesday at about five o'clock in the morning and I enjoyed the solitude of my morning walk. It has a small parking lot and was well lit. I also did notice security cameras. It was a nice break from the hustle and bustle of a major U.S. city.

It's been three years since the last review of this neighborhood gem and many of the great things…read morementioned about this greenway still ring true. PCG is full of amenities that you wouldn't expect scattered throughout the trail. There's a soccer field (open green space), slides for kids, hammocks, swinging benches, regular benches, and easy access to the emergency services if necessary. I was there for a morning walk and there really wasn't much foot traffic. It's generally very peaceful and full of pleasant pedestrians, some who live in the apartments along the trail and others who drove into the three main trailheads. The design of the trail was really well-done and thoughtful of all potential pedestrians, pups included. Be mindful that there isn't a public bathroom available as of yet.

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.

An absolute gem in VaHi. the sand volleyball courts, jungle gym and open fields are all fantastic…read moreand kept so very well. I'm extremely keen to join a volleyball league here and probably will in 2026. parking is a bit hinky because, well, it's VaHi after all. nothing comes easy in terms of parking! but I love this park and can't wait to go back.

I adore this neighborhood park. Aside from being a daily destination for Walking Off The Work Day…read moreand assorted I Dealt With Bureaucracy And Therefore Am Primed for Homicide outings, it serves me extremely well, no matter the occasion. I'm generally not in the mood to deal with the hordes at Piedmont Park, and John Howell Memorial Park is the perfect, low key solution. Here's a partial listing of all the ways I've taken advantage of it:: - Picnics. The grass is well kept and never gets too buggy. It's perfect for setting out a nice spread and not having too many uninvited beasts. There's a canopy of beautiful tall trees to provide shade and backrests. Waste receptacles are nearby. A couple of times, I've even seen people show up with their own picnic tables, chairs, and grills. - Absentminded meandering. There are brick pathways and other soft walkways that let you wander without worry, there's nothing to trip over and there's no places for nutjobs to hide. - Fierce frisbee. The field here is remarkably free of divots, bumps, and protruding abnormalities. I declare it an ankle-safe zone. I often run into other disc throwing enthusiasts and there's plenty of room for everyone [unless you're in one of those Ultimate Frisbee leagues]. - Grassy Bocce. Again, because of the relatively smooth surface and the wide playing area, it's perfect for a good game of bocce. There are sporadic tiny hills and mulch-covered spots you can incorporate into your game to make it more interesting. - Bubble Making. If you ever want to make massive bubbles all by yourself and then grow startled at the spontaneous presence of Children of the Corn, this is the place. I swear, the kids come out of nowhere and start trying to pop my bubbles. I'm like the Pied Piper up in this piece. - Making Myself Sick on The Insane Spinner Thing. The playground here is awesome. It's nothing like the playgrounds I grew up with. For one thing, the ground is covered in that rubber mulch stuff, making it incredibly delicious on your joints when you plummet from the monkey bars. It's also nice for jogging. There's the usual fare: swings, slides, jungle gym, but then they have a couple of sculptural, cool things that make you throw up. I don't know their names, but they involve spinning. - Volleyball in a Bikini, Almost Year-Round. They have a little beach volleyball court set up, complete with sand, sand bags, tall referee chairs, and almost naked people. It's pretty rad. I've even spotted a dude with a metal detector and arm floaties [not kidding] when the games are over. - Hanging Out With Well Behaved Dogs. People bring their unleashed dogs to play and I've never encountered a disobedient or annoying dog. I'm pretty sure the dogs that come here are way better than other dogs. Dog owners are courteous and always pick up after their dogs. There's several stations set up for dog owners, with complimentary waste bags. - Stuff I Can't Mention. + + + The only thing John Howell isn't really very good for? Boomerangs. But after 52 tries to dislodge our boomerang from the tree branch, we realized the soccer/softball field across the street is better equipped [and free of all foliage] to handle that. It's freely available on the weekends. John Howell isn't huge, by any means [something like 2 acres], but it's well planned out, well maintained, and relatively low-traffic. That's more than I can say for the entire city of Atlanta. I just want to kiss it.

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.

What a great place to go for a walk, run, bike ride, fishing or just sitting and relaxing. Great…read morepond in the middle with all sorts of wildlife like turtles, cranes, deer and all sorts of other things. It's behind Emory and the President of tue university's home is in the park. Very. Pretty. Plenty of trials to explore - follow the creek all the way down Houston Mill and Hahn woods. In fact if you're driving Hahn woods is a good place to park as parking is not great anywhere around Lullwater. There is a deck that you can pay to park in at the Emory Clifton campus - that is the closest parking I believe.

Beautiful & relaxing space! Visited twice, & didn't see the restriction sign until I was leaving…read moreafter my second visit. Take care if you "attempt" to visit. It's private property.

Peachtree Hills is a quaint little park. This is a great spot to bring a dog, have a picnic, or…read moreplay some sports. This park offers tennis courts, man made track, a baseball field (with enough grass space for football and other activities), a playground, mini-library, and a covered picnic area. There is a good bit of free parking on the street, directly in front of the park. There is also a parking lot next to the community center if the street spots are taken. I'm not sure about during the week, but be sure to use the restroom BEFORE coming to this park on the weekend. I'm not sure if there's a restroom in the community center, but if there is, it's closed and there's no restroom available outside, unless you walk into the establishments across the street. We've been coming out to celebrate a friend's birthday here for three years in a row and it gets better every year.

Cool little neighborhood park at Peachtree Hills Park. It's a small enough park where you may…read morestart the walk and soon realize that you've covered the entirety of it, but size isn't everything....no really! This park is ruled by your four legged buddies. We live right behind (or in front of, depending on your perspective) the park, and on a daily basis, at all hours of the day, dogs and owners can be seen running about. In addition to pet wonderland, sports of all kinds are played here, from softball to flag football. At the edges of the park at Peachtree Hills avenue, there's a couple of tennis courts, and to the left, there's also a little rec center. This is a park that thrives on activity If you're not really into the sports options or four legged friends, there is a community garden, also along Peachtree hills ave, and if you have children, they also have benefit at this park with a children's play area, swing sets and the like. What I like about the park is the very active community behind it with the friends of Peachtree hills park. From community BBQs to goat petting, and all things in between. Parking has never been an issue with us, because we literally just walk to the park from our apartment, but there is street parking available, and a very small lot. There is a small trail that meanders over and along a small creek. While the park trail officially continues on in a loop, it unofficially branches off near the fence and goes onto the property of a nearby apartment. I like this park, get tremendous value out of it with dog watching, and come here whenever I can. Is it worth driving out of the way to visit this park? Nope, I don't think so, but if you live closeish, I think this may be a good place for you to spend a weekend.

Fantastic park hidden behind the popular Kirkwood shops and restaurants!…read more This park is perfect for all! Children are nuts about the HUGE playground! It is great for all ages! All sorts of playground equipment. Pretty much anything you can think of, they have provided! See-saws, tire swing, monkey bars, slides, rock climbing walls, swings, bridges, and many more things that I don't know the names of. There's benches and stone walls to perch on! Plenty of off street parking and walkable from Kirkwood Village. There's also a huge open field! Baseball field! "Urban Tree House". I recommend taking the kiddos to lunch or breakfast over at Le Petit Marche and then hitting the park around the corner afterwards. Or if you are a doggy parent, grabbing a cup of Joe at Taproom and meander around the open field :)

This is a great neighborhood park! The playground equipment is fairly new and the ground is largely…read morecovered with the rubbery covering that helps the kids keep safe and (bonus) clean! Bessie Branham has a picnic area that can be reserved for parties and a softball/kickball field. My only complaint is that the adjacent community center is not usually open for using the bathroom.

This is a great park for the entire family. It is very clean and well maintained. It has several…read moreplayground areas that are fun and will keep your little ones occupied. Not to worry, there are a few benches for the adults to sit and watch at a safe distance. Oh and if you decide to bring your canine, there is a small dog trail there too that you can use. There is ample seating with picnic benches and even a covered pavilion. It's a great place to host a cookout or party. With a community pool, tennis courts and a space for the avid soccer player, this park offers a lot. It's a good way to get out of the city.

My first impression of this park was it was extremely small. However my 3 yr old had a blast…read moreplaying on equipment that was perfect size for him. There is a large dog park however they have bread restrictions (pit bulls and Rottweilers) I can't wait to go back when the splash pad and pool are open. There are really nice tennis courts there. A separate soccer and baseball field. And there are actual restrooms as well. There are picnic pavilions with electrical outlets in them. Small park good for little kids.