The Dunwoody Nature Center is such a peaceful spot. It offers plenty of options -- from walking the…read moretrails to enjoying the picnic areas and playground. It really feels like its own little oasis, perfect for getting your steps in or just taking a moment to unwind. There's also an event center on the property, which makes this a great location if you're planning an indoor/outdoor event with a natural backdrop. Parking is limited, so depending on the time of your visit, you may want to plan ahead. Overall, a beautiful and relaxing escape right in the area.

This place amazing for those with an adventurist spirit. The trails are beautiful and fun to walk…read more They have maps all over to guide you along. We loved the playground in-between the trees. It was very serene and kept my kiddos occupied for an hour. They have friendly people who work there. Friendly faces met us as we walked the trails.

Excellent little hidden nature preserve in the heart of Kirkwood. And it is definitely hidden,…read moreexcept from Google Maps and Atlanta magazine, which has an article on city parks. Following the street address will lead you to a short dead end road (Dixie). From here, the preserve is accessed at the very end and is unmarked until you get close, where you'll see a wildlife sanctuary sign as well as the standard Atlanta city park rules sign. There is limited parking here. However, the preserve can be accessed from several other streets and one large parking lot located behind the Dekalb Human Services Complex at the SW intersection of Warren St. and Hosea Williams Dr. Look for the parking lot access road off the one-way street coming from Warren St. It's behind the Dekalb Community Services Kirkwood Center building. That parking lot accesses a trail into a separate section of the preserve. The trail connects to the main property. You can also access the preserve at a number of trail points on various streets surrounding the preserve but you'll have to park on the street. Google maps is a pretty accurate guide. I'd go for the parking lot or Dixie St. Now that you're on the property, you'll find a community garden, a picnic area and a bunch of interconnected trails that go off into the property. The garden and picnic area are located near the Dixie St entrance. There's not much else here except walking paths, tree, mosquitoes and unfortunately, still a lot of garbage (I understand the garbage situation is getting better through efforts by the city and community). The trails are a nice walk but I think it might be better during colder months when it isn't so muggy and the bugs aren't so plentiful. Mind you, it rained heavily the day before I came here, so that didn't help.

I almost don't want to review this and let the word out. So SHHHHHHHH, keep this a secret mmmkay…read moreyelpers? :) I recently discovered Kirkwood Urban Forest and Community Garden, and couldn't believe this tiny green oasis existed hidden just a short walk from my house! What Kirkwood has done with this property, transforming a once nasty dumping ground into a tiny secret garden and lovely forest with trails and a creek is nothing short of miraculous. There is a raised garden with labels on all the plants, a frog pond, and then the park descends onto thick woods with trails and wood swings and mulch paths. At the top of the hill is a small but adequate grassy field, perfect for tossing a ball with the fido. The only thing that I did not enjoy, is the home directly in front of the garden has several large dogs that are kept in a very small pen, who bark their heads off at anyone or anything. I feel really bad for them, to be penned up like that. And I think it may keep dog lovers a little cautious, since it does seem to upset my beasts. . .but then wind seems to upset my beasts, so I can't really get too judgy. I only ask that users pick up after your dog. Leaving a steaming pile in the middle of the trail is not cool!

This is a small but very beautiful and charming community garden made up of over 20 plots belonging…read moreto individuals in the area who want to have a space for their gardening pursuits. It's open to the public but please only look and don't pick the flowers or vegetables that the gardeners work so hard to grow. It's located behind the playground at the Decatur Rec Center and immediately next to the tennis courts behind the building as well. If you need a small slice of nature amidst the hustle and bustle of an urban center, then you'll be rewarded by beautiful flowers, vegetables, and other plants to sooth your inner soul. Each plot is rented by a different person, so there's quite a variety of plants to check out. It's quite an education to learn more about how veggies are grown. Just ask a gardener if you see one tending to their plot! If you're interested in renting a plot, then walk into the Decatur Rec Center and ask the front desk for details! The garden is open all year but the winter is when many people let their plots rest before the early spring time starts in March for the new round of more robust plantings.

Awesomeness! Five stars absolutely MUST be doled out for a farm in the middle of downtown. Holla…read moreif ya hear me! This place rocks! They are growing all kinds of veggies and fruits, they host a summer camp for the kiddies, and they sell goods via a market on Fridays from 2 to dusk. Now you know this is the shiz-nigh-eee (stolen straight from Little Scrappy from Love and Hip-Hop, but I don't watch that...LOL). Chicken Little and her crew were running around doing their thing. That was cool. I don't know how I've never seen this place before, but kudos to Kathleen for organizing a volunteer event here and allowing us Yelpers to give our time to a very worthy cause. I will be supporting the market; you should too!

There is nothing more special than knowing exactly where your food comes from and having it picked…read morefresh for you that morning, or having some sage snipped fresh for you as you shop. This is what I experience every time I go to Truly Living Well. There are two locations, East Point on Wednesdays and Hilliard on Fridays. I feel like I am spoiling myself when I get my vegetables but really it's just self care.

If you love flowers and plants but can kill one just by looking in its direction *raises hand in…read moreshame* the Metro Atlanta Urban Farm (MAUF) can give you a greener tomorrow. They've been turning brown thumbs green since 2009 at their operation in College Park on the MARTA line between the East Point and College Park stations. I'd passed by before without paying attention but I wish I'd known about them before today's MLK Day service project. During our orientation, Mr. Wilson explained that they teach people in the community how to grow their own food. Adults and children can get hands-on experience at MAUF that they can use to cultivate organic gardens of their own. They learn which vegetables to plant in each season and how to nourish the soil. They also get information about cooking and preserving/canning their produce. MAUF is focused on self-sufficiency and farming of high quality produce. Everything they grow is non-GMO and is free of hormones, synthetic pesticides and fertilizer and the majority of what they plant are heirloom seeds. They have a well onsite and they're in the process of going off the grid with solar power. They sell fresh, in-season fruits and vegetables to the public, including to several of the restaurants in the area. Low-income EBT and food stamp recipients can buy $20 worth of produce for $10 through their 2-for-1 discount program. I encourage everyone to support this organization's work to educate people in the Atlanta community and help them eat nutritiously. Today we pulled weeds inside the hoop houses, tended the compost pile and stained tables in furtherance of their mission. I plan to return (when it warms up) to learn how to grow some of my favorite veggies at home! To learn more about the Metro Atlanta Urban Farm, volunteer or make a tax deductible donation, please visit http://themetroatlantaurbanfarm.com.

My husband swam at Garden Hills Pool back in the 50's/ 60's, then our 2 daughters swam here and now…read moreour 4 grandchildren swim here! Love the trees, the well kept pool and the friendly people. The kids love the snack bar.

Diverse crowd, clean and safe! My son had a ball and made new friends ! The staff and guest were…read morenice

We played the disc golf course at Brook Run Park while our daughter was in a nearby class, and…read moreoverall we had a good time. The layout is fun and the park itself is beautiful, especially in the winter when the leaves are thin and you can actually see the baskets through the trees. That said, the course could really benefit from clearer signage. Several pads weren't well marked, and we even had to skip a hole because we couldn't figure out where it started or ended. Since we only had time to play about half the course, we found ourselves spending more minutes navigating than throwing. I can't imagine how tough it must be in the summer when everything is fully leafed out -- it's probably like searching for a needle in a haystack. Still, it's a solid course in a great park, and with better markings it could easily be a five‑star experience.

My family came here during the holidays to check out the holiday lights and we had soooooo much…read morefun! I had no idea this was an annual thing and am happy that the city of Dunwoody does this and am definitely looking forward to next year's lights. While there were a ton of people, there was plenty of parking and I appreciated that there was an officer there to keep the flow of cars moving along. The park itself had several playgrounds and I loved they were padded. The kids had a blast on slides, swings and running around in the wide open space. The bathrooms were clean which always makes things even better. The kids had a blast playing with all the other kids and this is definitely a playground I'd come back to visit.

My son is getting married. We used the club for his engagement party. Our event was over by…read moremidnight and we worked until 2 am to clean. While cleaning the alarm rang. No police responded. Vacated the venue by 2 . Saw no one attempting to enter to clean before we vacated at 2 am.We Retrieved Corn hole boards that were on the patio by 10 the next day. Despite our best efforts the club withheld half of our 500.00 deposit. We've lived in Avondale for thirty years. Really can't figure how resetting the alarm has triggered this $250 damage. Won't be recommending the club . Sad to report this crazy story. Be aware if you plan the book the club

I like this place because it brings together the community of Avondale for some relatively cheap…read moreevents at or below cost on a regular basis, in the name of fellowship and friendship. They always have rock bottom prices on beverages and the neighbors around here are super friendly. I'll definitely return in the future for some drinks, good eats, and a stompin' good time!