Parks in the Peach City
By Citysearch Staff, Atlanta
Your guide to the best parks from the heart of Atlanta to Kennesaw Mountain.
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Centennial Olympic Park
265 Park Ave W, Atlanta, GA
Tourist magnet attracts locals looking for a lunch-hour escape or a free outdoor concert. -
Chastain Memorial Park
135 W Wieuca Rd, Atlanta, GA
Jog, golf and swim with the well-to-do in this expansive Buckhead park. -
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
1978 Island Ford Pkwy, Atlanta, GA
A quick, naturalistic escape from the urban jungle. -
Freedom Park
North Ave and Freedom Pkwy, Atlanta, GA
No other green space in Atlanta offers such a dramatic view of downtown. -
Grant Park
Corner of Berne St and Boulevard, Atlanta, GA
Families flock to this neighborhood favorite, which offers the most diverse park terrain in the city. -
Lullwater Conservation Park
1463 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
Emory University's answer to Walden Pond is an ideal spot for quiet contemplation. -
Piedmont Park
Piedmont Ave NE and 14th St, Atlanta, GA
Atlanta's answer to Central Park is the top sunny-day destination for intown residents. -
Robert W. Woodruff Park
Auburn Ave NE and Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA
The best view of downtown from the inside and some fresh air for the cubicle crowd.
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Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr NW, Kennesaw, GA
This national park offers the city's best variety of hikes and on a clear day, spectacular views. -
Stone Mountain Park
Hwy 78 E (Exit 8), Stone Mountain, GA
Whether you visit for the touristy kitsch or the many recreational opportunities, you'll get a great view of Atlanta. -
Red Top Mountain State Park
31 Red Top Mountain Rd SE, Cartersville, GA
Deer country safari: Rough it family-style in suburbia's wild frontier.
