COVID-19 Parks & Trails Closures & Updates

I’ll try to keep this list updated to the best of my ability, but I’m only one person. Please comment below or email me with updates. Please included links to sources if available.

I’m only including parks within 25 miles of downtown Atlanta in this list, since that’s the main area of focus for ATLnature.

Please remember to practice social distancing while outdoors.

Reopened parks & trails

  • Cobb County government parks reopened April 26, including the Cobb portion of the Silver Comet [updated May 2]

  • Paulding County parks reopened April 25, including the Paulding portion of the Silver Comet [updated May 2]

  • Douglas County parks reopened May 1 [updated May 2]

  • The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area trails and river access reopened May 11. All parking areas have reopened. All restrooms and the visitor center are still closed [updated July 14]

  • City of Roswell parks are now open other than Heart of Roswell Park. All picnic pavilions, outdoor gym equipment, and playgrounds are closed [updated May 15]

  • The Atlanta Botanical Garden is reopening May 18 for members and May 23 for the public. A timed ticket or timed reservation is required to visit [updated May 15]

  • Cochran Mill Park appears to have reopened [updated May 15]

  • Kennesaw Mountain NBP trails reopened May 11. Restroom facilities, the visitor center, and some parking lots remain closed [updated May 15]

  • The Chattahoochee Nature Center has reopened as of May 21. Timed tickets or timed reservations are required [updated May 21]

  • Fernbank Forest is open with limited hours, timed online tickets are required [updated June 22]

  • Newman Wetlands Center trails are open M-F 9-5 as of June 15 [updated June 22]

Closures & other notices

  • MARTA has greatly reduced service

  • Access to Panola Shoals is prohibited as of July 13 [updated July 14]

  • Stone Mountain Park’s laser show and fireworks are closed, but natural areas and park attractions are open [updated July 14]

  • The Beltline is discouraging use when possible as of April 7, with specific guidelines for usage:

With volume along the east side trail being lightest between 6-10 am, we are prioritizing access to the trail for older adults, people with disabilities, and those with compromised health conditions (asthma, respiratory conditions, etc.).

10 am – 2 pm is suggested for normal daily exercise, such as walking, running, cycling, etc. for those who do not have alternative access to trails or transportation.

After 2 pm, the trail should be used for only work and emergency-related travel.

OPEN parks & trails

There’s no way I can possibly make this list exhaustive, but I want to include a few of the systems that make up a large number of posts on this site:

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