Walton Spring Park

(86 reviews)

5.2 mi

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.

The Mansion on park grounds

On the suspension bridge

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Piedmont Park

4.7

(574 reviews)

2.2 mi

Came out for the Saturday morning farmers market and it did not disappoint. About 30 vendors spread…read moreacross the park covering everything from hot foods and coffee to flower stands and dog treat vendors. We grabbed food, supported a few vendors, then took it to the grass to sunbathe and decompress. Perfect way to spend a morning. Great day, great weather, great vibes. Piedmont Park delivered.

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.

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Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area - East Palisades

4.3

(73 reviews)

9.3 mi

Had a awesome Time with my jeep club . I don't think I…read morewould've went without the military members of our club . Cause I'm Not getting lost in no forest .. . I was also a great first date

The East Palisades trail is a nice spot if you're looking for a quick nature walk. My friends and I…read morewent today to kill some time without leaving the city and the views of the river are pretty. It can get pretty hot in the summer, and the hike is fairly short, but it's still worth checking out if you want an easy outdoor activity in Atlanta.

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Morgan Falls Overlook Park

(118 reviews)

14.7 mi

Such a pretty and relaxing park. Great spot to picnic, walk alone or with pets, kayak or spend time…read morewith kids. The main attractions here are the swings and the lake with a beautiful view. I love visiting it with my husband just before sunset. We saw so many kids playing in the spider web climbing thing and the play area. There was a birthday party going on and the park was filled with folks of all ages. Trails: A little walk on the left leads you to the dam(falls) and it's a very quiet and serene path to walk or jog. There are 2-3 trails around the park but a bit rugged, so I recommend going when there's plenty of daylight. Parking spots are plenty and the park is pet-friendly. Fun fact: Atlanta Astronomy Club conduct star gazing events at this park. Check their website for more information!

First time visiting Morgan Falls. It's a fun filled place with trails, a kids playground, porch…read moreswings, a fire pit, and a breathtaking view of the Chattahoochee below. There are also kayak rentals on the river bank below. When we came we hiked the 3/4 mile looped trail behind the playground accessible from the parking lot. There was a bald eagle flying above his beat. Kayakers down below had beached themselves on a sandbar in the middle of the river. A guitarist was jamming and kids were playing in the Sun. Just a picture perfect place to relax and take in the sites.

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Centennial Olympic Park

4.0

(412 reviews)

0.3 mi

I had an opportunity to visit Centennial Olympic Park for 3 days for the World Cup. The venue was…read moreamazing. The security checkout point lines moved very quickly. Plenty of bathrooms and food vendors. Water was free just need to bring your bottle. Huge TV screen to watch the soccer matches. Well done here. Plenty of vendors selling water, beer, sodas, and cocktails. Great job here Atlanta. Epic event y'all pulled off here for the world coming to Atlanta for the World Cup matches.

Pretty but underwhelming. Maybe that's not an entirely fair takeaway but for such an iconic park, I…read morewas expecting to leave it feeling refreshing, inspired and impressed. I left grateful for the green space but not really feeling much else. For the kids, you have to realize: the Olympics put Atlanta on the map. Prior to the games, it was a mid-to-largish Southern city without much distinction.* After the games, it turned into the crowded af bastion of Southern pop culture. Atlanta's history is divided in pre- and post- games. That's why I thought that a trip here would be akin to Central, Golden Gate or Lincoln. Nope. It had some nice intentional design. Pavers. Statues. Fun water features. The Ferris wheel. The rings (the water fountain wasn't working during my visit). But... I don't know. Like I inferred above, it fell flat. Glad I saw it but I expected more. It's smaller than you imagine. Oh, and all the bathrooms were closed/locked on a Wednesday afternoon in mid-spring. I don't know what that's about. *Taking nothing away from Dr. King.

The Fountain of Rings at night

Olympic rings (my second Olympic rings photo - Paris last year around this time!)

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FIFA fan festival at centennial park

Sweetwater Creek State Park

(264 reviews)

13.8 mi

Pro: If you're looking for a scenic hike near Atlanta, I highly recommend Sweetwater Creek State…read morePark. The park offers a perfect blend of nature, history, and adventure. The trails wind alongside beautiful rushing rapids, through shaded forests, and lead to the fascinating ruins of the historic New Manchester Mill, which dates back to the Civil War era. citeturn0search0turn0search2 The Red Trail is especially popular and provides stunning creek views with a relatively easy-to-moderate hike, while longer trails offer more of a challenge for experienced hikers. The sound of the water, rocky landscapes, and peaceful surroundings make it easy to forget you're only minutes from Atlanta. excellent destination for a day of hiking, picnicking, and making memories with friends. Con: Parking fees are $10 (gone are the $5 day) Also, the way you pay is...via link and it can be tricky & time consuming. You can go park anywhere in the park once you pay...you don't have to pay 2nd time.

Today's hike at Sweetwater exceeded my expectations in every way! The weather was giving spring…read morevibes and the people were out for it ! Initially we parked in the wrong lot but that worked in our favor (where the bait and tackle shop is). There were lots of families out having picnics and fishing. We did a 1-mile loop in the area and were able to see the yurts. NOTED . Beautiful sites to take in before we ventured to the main lots with the visitor's center. Not only are the trails well marked, but there is ample parking across multiple lots. The attendant at the gate entrance was so kind, welcoming and JOYful! We ventured out on the red trail and it was gorgeous. To my surprise, the trail was full today. It seems that Sweetwater is a populated date spot!!! We saw folks of all ages out with picnic baskets, journals, coloring books, bathing suits ... it was AMAZING! We hiked to the end of the red trail and back, venturing off trail to be clear to the River only once. By far, this was one of my favorite hikes and definitely a place I'll revisit to explore some of the other trails.

It was a beautiful day to be out in nature.

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Morning hike w/a picnic afterwards

Grant Park

4.4

(74 reviews)

2.0 mi

I haven't been to Grand Park or the Zoo in a very long time. I missed the market event today. But…read moremy grandbaby and I enjoyed the park anyway. We walked around people watching and hugging trees. Grant Park is a nice park to just chill and lay underneath the trees and read a book. And if your lucky you might hear the elephants.

Great park to chill and vibe out. It's huge so to walk around it completely will take some time…read more They have a basketball court. They said 85 letters so I guess this will do lol.

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Peaceful and serene!

Historic Fourth Ward Park

(77 reviews)

1.5 mi

Airport stop I first…read morechecked out this park years back during travels. It's amazing to see how the area has changed - all the new construction! Great walking paths, so many great photo opportunities, lots of steps! Well kept and close to the ponce market which I haven't had a change to check out yet.

This park is not far from the greenway trail and various other food and attractions. It includes…read moreboth a water park you can get in and some lakes which you cannot, as well as a variety of interweaving paths and plant life. The restrooms by the water features were a bit sketch, but functional, and there wasn't a whole lot else in the way of facilities. The rest of the park was pleasant enough to be worth a little detour, but not a prime destination in itself.

Sunset Sounds ATL

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Elevator

Lenox Park

4.1

(39 reviews)

6.7 mi

Birthday boy requested a picnic for an intimate family celebration and he got that and more. Lenox…read morepark is definitely a hidden gem.

My favorite place to walk and have peace. Pet friendly, lots of shade, not over populated. Quietread more

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Glenwood Park

4.8

(8 reviews)

2.2 mi

Glenwood Park is a mixed-use development which opened in 2005 in East Atlanta. If traveling from…read moredowntown on I-20 eastbound, Glenwood Park is just off exit 59B (Memorial Drive, Glenwood Avenue). If traveling westboard towards downtown, take exit 60 (US 23, Moreland Avenue). This low key neighborhood, sandwiched between Grant Park and East Atlanta Village, is sort of "hidden." I think if you asked the average metro Atlantan if they've heard of Glenwood Park, they'd probably say no. Glenwood Park opened the same year as Midtown's Atlantic Station. Like Atlantic Station, Glenwood Park is all about urban and sustainable living. Unlike Atlantic Station, Glenwood Park isn't big. It's relatively small at just under 30 acres in total size. It's a lot quieter and isn't as commercialized. The property feels more residential than anything with quiet streets and wide sidewalks with nicely manicured lawns. After about a decade of existence, the development still looks great. There's a park/greenspace with a picturesque pond and a beautiful fountain. The community collects almost two-million gallons of its own well water per year in order to irrigate the park and street trees. There's a community garden where residents can reserve plots filled with high quality, organic soil. There's a dog park, playground, and neighborhood pool. One courtyard features a little stone fountain and full-sized bocce ball court. The layout was designed with pedestrians in mind, though there's plenty of free street parking and parking lots located on the development. It's clean and feels safe. The Atlanta BeltLine runs through the neighborhood in a north-south line. Food-lovers probably know Glenwood Park because of its restaurants, Gunshow, The Shed at Glenwood, and Vickery's Bar & Grill. Local celebrity chef Kevin Gillespie opened Gunshow in 2013 with fellow chefs Andreas Muller and Joey Ward. It may very well be *the* best restaurant in Atlanta. It's certainly one of the most fun and unique with it's American-style dim sum. You can read my review of Gunshow here: http://www.yelp.com/biz/gunshow-atlanta-2?hrid=_Zvxkqv86FBPQtUBysU21Q. The Shed at Glenwood is a modern farm-to-table restaurant with seasonal fare. Vickery's, known for its cocktails and burgers, opened its second Atlanta location in Glenwood Park. Drip coffee shop also has a location here.

I'm not sure how to review a neighborhood but it shouldn't be too hard. This place is great -…read morebungalow style houses, flats, condos, townhomes and great neighbors. There are a handful of retail businesses on the south end of the neighborhood that we frequent and the usual smattering of intown amenities - proximity to downtown, Virginia Highland, Starlight Six Drive-In. You get the point. Since moving here in 2009 we have made so many good friends and really love where we live. There's a community garden, a pool/gym and a dedicated dog park free to residents (as of this writing). A brownfield redevelopment and product of Green Street properties, GWP is home to the 2005 Southern Living Idea House. Many of the homes are distinct in design, presentation and vary in style but all still flow together. Most lots are very small but we managed to eke out a wonderful front flower garden and transform the triangle shaped garden in the back into a treed and flowered sanctuary. We tried our hand at gardening in the community garden but the summer Atlanta sun and invasive weeds had us handily beat by mid July. In October each year, the Hotoberfest beer festival is held in and around the main park (now Brewer Park) drawing a few thousand people to the neighborhood. Less exciting but nearly as big a draw (maybe stretching here) is the annual garage sale. A handful of movies have been filmed here including the Blind Side and Hall Pass as is part of the Real Housewives of Atlanta (one of them lives here as of this writing). Like other neighborhoods that started mid real estate boom but not finished before the bang, there are empty lots, foreclosures and short sales. The last builder to get going has long ago gone out of business and a few independent developers have put up new homes but it remains to be seen if the original vision of Green Street and the first residents will be fulfilled. However, this remains a one-of-a-kind neighborhood south of I-20 and a great alternative to the stunning but prohibitively expensive homes in Morningside, Virginia Highland and the handful of other established intown neighborhoods. Being so close to everything available in Atlanta has spoiled us for going to festivals (Inman Park, Dogwood, Summerfest, Shade), the drive in and so much good food + drink in walking distance (you hear me $2 PBR at ten places I can walk to). The EAV and Grant Park are both short walks and great neighborhoods in and of themselves. The Zoo and Turner field are less than 3 miles away as are dozens of the best restaurants in Atlanta. The beltline trailhead is just across I-20 so you can walk off all the beer and carbs. Definitely kid friendly, we've seen at least six newborns arrive since we moved here. The little ones have a playground, a music class and no shortage of friends to grow up with. We will be adding our own in February 2012 so we're planning on being in Glenwood Park for the foreseeable future.

If you look very closely, you will see the rainbow going through the water...at Glenwood Park right this second. :)

Outdoor bocce ball court.

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Piedmont Park Aquatic Center

4.1

(24 reviews)

2.1 mi

This is an incredible pool, especially if you have some younger kids to entertain. It's on $5 per…read moreperson to get in so it's a cheap way to spend several hours. They have a small snack bar with things like soda and chips. Except for the swim lanes the whole pool is at most maybe 4 feet deep, it has a small lazy river, a whirlpool area that spins kids around, a zero entry - it's just all great for kids from around 3 to probably 10 or 11. I'm sure older kids will have fun too but it's almost perfect for the younger ones.

one of the jewels inside the "preeminent jewel" of Atlanta, Piedmont Park. the aquatic center is…read morequite well-run and well-kept, particularly given all the events hosted there. one might assume this joint would show wear-and-tear, but you'd be wrong about that! I was super bummed with the attached restaurant closed, but apparently a new food place opened up in its place. I took my rugrats here for the "Splish Splash" event and really enjoyed it.

Me at the pool!

The front entrance

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Many lockers available

Garden Hills Pool

4.3

(10 reviews)

4.9 mi

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

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Vinings School of Art

(32 reviews)

8.5 mi

It's a great program for kids of all ages. All types of different art they can do. Conveniently…read morelocated off of the East West connector in Vinings. Lots of other shops and restaurants in the area. They also have summer camp and teach music.

I had no idea about this place until a friend gifted my daughter a few classes for Christmas. Our…read morefirst class was great. We reserved a space as a courtesy but I appreciate the drop in option. There are no pressure sale tactics to rope you into buying classes or dates with penalties. It promotes the love of art period. Parents can deop their kid off for a class and everyone is happily discovering their artsy self. The offer language classes and piano lessons as well. The theme is giving and avenue to express creativity with no pressures. I was so pleased to learn they have camps for when schools out as well as host parties. Most of the teachers have been there a while with professional experience and a love of art with patience which promotes creativity at reasonable prices. I'm grateful for their flexibility because when the rain caused a delay it was really good of them to offer my daughter a shared private lesson where she was able to connect with another young person who shared her interests in art. That was really amazing to witness two young people on the same artistic wavelength getting lost in their lesson. My daughter plans to return and we recommend this place to anyone who has a child who loves arts.

Fall Break camps will be Sept 26, 27, 28, 2022

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Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary

4.8

(82 reviews)

18.0 mi

I know it was a great last-minute Saturday activity. It's very affordable compared to the zoo as…read morechildren under three are free. Highly recommend that you bring a durable stroller that is not an umbrella stroller because 85% to 90% of the trail is paved, however to get to some exhibits, you have to go uphill on gravel and dirt. It's mostly shaded by tree canopies so Ricart if it rains, you'll have a great time. They have several areas for picnics and you can bring your own food highly recommend that you bring your own water as well. The staff and volunteers were very friendly and super helpful throughout the part. It's a big circle so there's really no way to get lost and my kid really loved the bunny petting area. 10 out of 10 definitely would come back.

This place is awesome. I grew up visiting Yellow River Game Ranch and I see the name has been…read moreupdated to Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary. I saw so many impressive improvements since the last time I visited, pre-pandemic. The sanctuary felt very peaceful and it felt like a beautiful walk through a nice park.

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Lullwater Park

(86 reviews)

5.2 mi

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.

The Mansion on park grounds

On the suspension bridge

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Topplin Tots

5.0

(6 reviews)

0.1 mi

For my daughter's 1st birthday, I wanted something fun for kids of all ages and also my daughter to…read moreenjoy! It took me a while to find a mobile play lounge that had all the stuff i wanted in a package and was local. Topplin' Tots wasn't local but I did pay a travel fee which was so worth it! I'm so glad we went with them as the set up and take down was so easy, i wasn't involved in any way lol. Interaction with the owner was seamless and pain-free from first interaction to take down which was completed without our involvement. We just left the gate open for access and closed when we realized they left. As someone who loves to be in control of everything, that says a lot! I was busy doing the most minute last stuff and wasn't even home for most of the party but i was able to witness the kiddies and my daughter enjoy the play lounge. The ballpit was a HUGE hit! If you ever book them(which i highly recommend if you can't tell already), definitely get a package with the ball pit or add on as they have that option! FYI: The pictures are of package B/2.

Attended a one year olds birthday party and I must say that I was very fabulous. As I make my way…read morethrough the clubhouse, I see what looks similar to another well known play arena for toddlers. I was immediately floored and impressed at the setup and the ability to have said items traveled. Everything was clean and perfect for little babies to older toddlers. I let my 8.5 month old daughter play in the ball pit and ride (sit on) what was similar to a horse. She loved it. So did it. Very likely I'll rent this for her 1st bday.

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My 8.5 month old playing

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This is a cute little park area for you to bring your your family and or walk your dog. It's…read morelocated on Sloan St off of Elm street and Mill street. Because it's located in a private residential area there is a intimacy to this park that you may not find in other Roswell area park. However just because it's semi private doesn't mean you should leave your kids unattended...the park is kind of off to the side of the road so there are still cars driving by so if you're playing catch with Frodo the dog. Just be careful. The park like all Roswell area park is extremely well maintained...it's a great place to come on the weekends too...

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as a Native New Yorker living in Atlanta for the past 30 years--and a guy who lived 3 blocks from…read morethe Manhattan version of Central Park--it makes my heart happy to take tennis lessons here every week. perfectly situated, filled with activities, and easily accessed. the city of Atlanta just put up new wind screens on the fence and it looks MUCH better as a result. the courts are not always is the best shape due to all the events here, but for real: I love this place so much.

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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.

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Here for other stuff but I explored the park and got in a decent walk to work off some of my…read morebreakfast. This large park used to be a black community in the late 1800s but was acquired by the County under eminent domain from 1945 and onwards. Today, the park is baseball and tennis and some walking on the varied terrain. A bunch of folks were walking dogs in addition to the sports playing. There is ample parking but I would imagine that if there's a big game the Buckhead baseball field, that probably becomes an issue. [Review 13618 overall, 937 of 2020, number 311 in Georgia.]

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