Large park with so many things to do! The hiking paths are fantastic, paved or wood walkway. There…read moreis also off trail hiking for those inclined. The trail is very shaded and was perfect to walk dogs, would also be handy for strollers. The only downside for me is some repairs needed with holes in the wood - had to make sure dogs did not step into them. The trails are really accessible with ramps as alternates to stairs as needed. Lots of parking.

Love this park. Ample parking, tennis courts, but my favorite part are the walking trails around…read morethe park. You can walk to Emory, to N Druid Hills, Medlock Park or just traipse through the woods on the board walk and trails. There are great creeks, you can see the old Decatur Water Works (the ruins), tons of wildlife (I've seen deer, ducks, fox, coyotes, wild turkeys (yes), and more.

Great pool! A bit crowded. I don't care for lane sharing; that's why the 4 stars. Clean locker…read moreroom. Workout equipment upstairs.

After closing in 2012 because of structural concerns, former Mayer Kasim Reed rebuilt a new $23.5…read moremillion, 64,000-square-foot Recreation and Aquatic Center in the Old 4th Ward towards the end of 2017. The new facility is sparkling and definitely worth visiting if you haven't seen it yet and becoming a member if you swim work out regularly. We paid about $250 for the family to join for the year and the bonus is that it gives the whole family access to all Atlanta public pools. The building is very open, bright (lots of natural light come in through the glass), and beautifully built. While ATL isn't the Northeast, winter is still somewhat more of a period of hibernation for a lot of people and the opening of this center provides a very nice public option for continuing to be active. It seems like they offer a wide variety of classes and activities for kids. While I can't speak to the basketball gym, workout facilities, and indoor running track on the second floor, the pool is great. It's helped our toddler develop an appreciation for the water and we haven't even tried their infant swim program yet. Some highlights of the pool are that the water is very warm, they have a beach front walk-in, a separate family changing room, a variety of aquatic toys for kids to enjoy, and a few fun sprinkler type poles in the pool. For parents looking to entertain their kids this could be a great drop-in option too at just $5 a visit I believe. My only complaints are 1) We've waited months to get our membership cards and the machine that prints them is always down or unavailable for some reason. This is obviously not such a big deal but 2) As this "undiscovered" gem is no longer so undiscovered, we've seen more and more swimmers come to the pool and it can be difficult to find a free lane to swim in now (especially around peak hours weeknights after work). This may just be what happens as you become a victim of your own success. The pool is huge but it's unfortunate that the way they built it the lanes cannot be expanded or added easily because the free swim section has a giant physical barrier from the lanes part.

Designed by the same team that built the Highline in Chelsea (Manhattan), the Atlanta Beltline is a…read more22-mile urban walking/jogging/biking trail and park, which encircles central Atlanta. I had the pleasure of walking along a short stretch of it close to Ponce City Market and appreciated the integration of this accessible public space for the community. Aside from the restaurants and retailers directly adjacent to many sections of this path, there are numerous sections dedicated to mural and street art by local artists. There are also tour, fitness and other seasonal activities organized through the Beltline organization, you can sign up on their website (account creation needed).

The Eastside Beltline is an awesome trail system that goes through restaurants, bars, and other…read morebusiness. The trail is paved and very well maintained. It is also very wide, but you have to be careful of bicyclist who think they are in the Tour de France, zooming by. It is an excellant use of the space. It consists of 4.6 miles of multi-use trails and a future light rail transit line. On average, the Beltline attracts 3,000 trail users each weekday and over 10,000 users each weekend day. I actually took a scooter up and down the trail. You will find tons of them from Lime, Bird, and Spin. You will also find a few bicyclist on the trail too. This was the first section that was finished from the old rail corridor. It was was funded by a combination of public and private sources and runs from the tip of Piedmont Park to Reynoldstown. In addition to the businesses, you will find some neat murals and sculpture along the trail. The trail seems to be popular among graffiti artist. It looks as if they will be opening some food trailers along the trail very soon. Some notable places along the trail include Ponce City Market, Illuminarium Atlanta, Historic Old Fourth Ward Skatepark, Yay Beignet, Freedom Park and the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park is located just 3 blocks from the Beltline. The Beltline has lots of personality and flair. You will find locks of love, placed on a chain link fence on a overpass. The entire 22-mile stretch of the Beltline is forecasted to be completed in 2030. I cannot wait to see what they got planned. You can spend a lot of time on the Beltline, walking, biking, or scooting. There are lots of restaurants and bars to check out along the way too. I really enjoyed the Beltline and I am sure that you will do.

When I saw this park on my GPS, I said to myself, this isn't worth my time! I'm pretty glad I paid…read moreMcKoy Park a visit! Let's get one thing straight....this isn't a "go find a long hike" park. It's small, but packs a lot of fun on McKoy Park's nine-acre footprint includes the following (taken from its website): 330 foot fenced and lighted baseball field Picnic pavilion with restrooms Concession/scoring building Basketball court Swimming pool Skate park with obstacles Playground/children's play area "exercise" equipment bike parking outdoor classroom with seat walls Two separate parking areas and concrete walkways connecting the site features Water fountains Grills for cooking When I visited this neighborhood park, there was a softball game going on, it was packed and alive with people. With that said, both parking lots (with a park entrance at each lot) were pretty slammed, though I was able to find a spot. McKoy park is kept up well, clean and all age groups were represented, from toddlers, teens, to gray haired grandparents, so I t's a nice mix of people here. If you have kids and live close, this is definitely a park you should be spending a few afternoons in with them. Give this little neighborhood park a chance if you're nearby, because it's another Decatur parks win!

This is one of many parks in Decatur. It's near the Oakhurst community and has a baseball field,…read morepool, skate park, children's playground, and a new adult workout equipment area - think leg press, chin-up bar, shoulder press. With the new adult equipment, I'm planning on riding over on some mornings for a quick work out. While we were there, the Decatur HS baseball team was practicing. As others have noted, this is a nice park with great amenities.

Such a cute Park! Definitely easier for older. Kids has some smaller slides for little kids. Didn't…read moresee a bathroom close by but not sure if they're somewhere else in the park It is a bit dirty sometimes with the trash so you just have to be careful with little ones and what they put in the mouth. But overall plenty of benches and shade to enjoy!

Just as absolute jewel when it comes to recreation ITP. tennis courts are wonderful, and after they…read morerefreshed the jungle gym? it's like a world-class destination now. lots of great memories here of getting my tennis guys together to hit and hang out, and the courts are tucked away in a residential area that you'd never even knew existed! love love love Candler and can't wait to go back.

Huge park that connects to the Atlanta Beltline and Ponce City Market!…read more This park is pretty big and offers a space to do various activities such as picnicking, leisure walk, and biking/scootering to name a few. I even saw a baseball field. I would just stay vigilant because there's a lot of bike riders who go fast on the walkways, so I wouldn't suggest wearing noise cancelling earphones. For parking, you can find some free street parking around.

Lovely park. Quality tennis courts great for morning or evening play…read more I discovered this court and my tennis hitting partners on joinplaytennis.com/atlanta