Reynolds Nature Preserve

July 31, 2021 by Shawn Taylor in parks

Address: 5665 Reynolds Road, Morrow, Ga 30260
Cost of admission: None
Governance: Clayton County Parks and Recreation
Acres: 146
Approximate miles of trails: 3
Hours: 8:00am to dusk daily (Interpretive Center is open 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday)
Miles from downtown Atlanta: 12
MARTA directions: Take the 193 from East Point station to Jonesboro Rd @ Westwood Way. From there, walk west on Westwood Way. The road deadends into the Morrow Pathway. Take the path to its end at Reynolds Road. One entrance to the preserve is directly across Reynolds Road from where the path intersects it.
Parking: There are multiple preserve parking areas along Reynolds Road. There are bike racks located at the interpretive center and at the third trailhead listed below.
Trailhead(s): There are multiple trailheads:

The main entrance is at the interpretive center, at 33.6011169,-84.3470463.
A second parking lot is at 33.5974665,-84.3436243, and you can access the trail here.
A third trailhead is located at the south end of the park along Reynolds Road, at 33.5955272,-84.343485.

Trail surface: Natural

Amenities:

Interpretive Center (8-5 Monday-Friday)
Bike racks (at first and third trailheads mentioned above)
Restrooms (in the interpretive center; were open on a weekend when I visited, even though the center was not)
Demonstration garden
One of a series of Clayton County geocaches

Links:

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December 16, 2017

Eastern Bluebird, December 16, 2017

Carolina Wren, December 16, 2017

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, July 31, 2021

December 16, 2017

Transverse-banded Flower Fly, July 31, 2021

Belted Kingfisher, December 16, 2017

December 16, 2017

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Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: Cochran Shoals (Columns Drive & Interstate North)

Cochran Shoals

June 26, 2021 by Shawn Taylor in parks

This unit connects to Sope Creek via trails. Mountain bikes are allowed on some segments of both Sope Creek and Cochran Shoals. Note: some of the mountain bike trails are one-way only. They change direction based on the day. Hikers hike in the opposite direction of bikes.

Address: 150 Columns Dr SE, Marietta, GA 30067
Cost of admission: $5/day parking fee per car
Governance: NPS
Acres: 968, including Sope Creek, Interstate North, and Powers Island sections
Approximate miles of trails: 4 (more if combined with Sope Creek)
Hours: Dawn to dusk, exact park hours are posted at the trailheads
Miles from downtown Atlanta: 12
Transit directions: Take the CobbLinc 10 bus from Arts Center Station to the Cumberland Transfer Center. At the Cumberland Transfer Center, transfer to the CobbLinc 50 to Powers Ferry Rd + Rivers Apartments. Walk southeast on Powers Ferry. Take a left on the multi-use path along Interstate N Pkwy. The multi-use pathway ends at the entrance to Cochran Shoals.
Transfers between CobbLinc (formerly Cobb Community Transit — CCT) and MARTA are free, so taking the train to and from Arts Center will not cost extra. But be aware you will need a Cobb pass or cash to board a Cobb bus when not making a transfer. Cobb trips can be added to your Breeze Card at any Breeze station.
Cycling directions: Cochran Shoals is adjacent to the Akers Mill trail, which is a multi-use path
Parking: Parking is available at both trailheads for $5/day. Annual passes are available.
Trailhead(s): There are two Cochran Shoals trailheads. One is "Interstate North" on Eugene Gunby Rd, just off of Interstate N Pkwy. The other is at the end of Columns Drive. Sope Creek is connected to Cochran Shoals and has its own trailhead.
Trail surface: Mostly natural, some gravel and boardwalk
Blazes/markings: Each trail intersection has signage
Restrooms: There are restrooms at each of the trailheads
Geocaching: No
Guidebook mentions: Chapter 53 of Hiking Atlanta's Hidden Forests (1st edition), page 90 in Hiking the Hooch (1st edition), trip 80 in Afoot & Afield Atlanta (2nd edition), chapter J (page 317) in Hiking Georgia (4th edition)

Nearby amenities/conveniences:

Gas and food are available along Powers Ferry about 0.4 mi from Interstate North trailhead

Links:

NPS trail map (PDF)
SORBA (mountain bike trails)

May 16, 2015

Cottonwood fluff, May 16, 2015

April 15, 2017

Gunby Creek, April 12, 2018

April 12, 2018

Chattahoochee River, April 12, 2018

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Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: Sope Creek

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: West Palisades

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: Johnson Ferry South

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: Powers Island

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: Johnson Ferry North

Updated November 7, 2016, April 15, 2017, April 12, 2018, & June 26, 2021

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: West Palisades

West Palisades

May 22, 2021 by Shawn Taylor in parks

Also known as: Paces Mill Unit
Address: 3444 Cobb Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339
Cost of admission: Free, $5/day parking fee per car
Governance: NPS
Friends of the Park Group: Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy
Acres: 302
Approximate miles of trails: 6
Hours: Dawn to dusk, exact park hours are posted at the trailheads
Miles from downtown Atlanta: 10
Transit directions: Take the 12 MARTA bus from Midtown Station to the Cobb Pkwy & River Pkwy stop. The park entrance is only about 0.2 miles south of the stop. For access to & from the southbound bus, you can cross under Cobb Parkway from the park parking lot instead of needing to cross the highway at grade.
Cycling directions: A multi-use path (partly outlined here) connects West Palisades to Cochran Shoals. It’s about 3 miles between the two units by bike.
Trailhead(s): There is a second trailhead at 932 Akers Ridge Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30339
Parking: Paid parking is available at both trailheads
Trail surface: Part paved, part natural
Blazes/markings: Each intersection is marked with a map
Restrooms: There are restrooms at the Cobb Parkway parking lot and near the Akers Ridge parking lot
Dogs allowed: Yes, on leash
Fishing allowed: Yes
Best time to visit: If you arrive in the first weekend in November, like I happened to in 2016, especially if the weather is unseasonably warm, you might find dozens of fly fishers in the river. This is because of the "Delayed Harvest" rule, where fish must be released along this section of the Chattahoochee between November 1 and May 14 of each year. This is a time when the river is stocked with trout from hatcheries, so it's considered to be a good time and place for beginners to fish.

Guidebook mentions: Chapter 9 in 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles (3rd edition), page 104 in Hiking the Hooch (1st edition), trip 78 in Afoot & Afield Atlanta (2nd edition), chapter 61 in Hiking Georgia (4th edition)

Features:

Restrooms
Boat ramp

Links:
Map (PDF)

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Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: Powers Island

Bob Callan/Rottenwood Creek Trail

Updated November 6, 2016, November 4, 2017 & May 22, 2021

Shorty Howell Park

December 21, 2018 by Shawn Taylor in parks

Address: 2750 Pleasant Hill Rd, Duluth, GA 30096
Cost of admission: None
Governance: Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation
Acres: 67
Approximate miles of trails: 3
Hours: Park is open sunrise to 11:00pm, trails are open sunrise to sunset
Miles from downtown Atlanta: 21
Transit directions: From Doraville Station, take the Gwinnett County Transit Bus 10B to the N Berkeley Lake Road & Wal-Mart stop. From there, head east on N Berkeley Lake Road. Once you reach the intersection with Pleasant Hill Rd, you can either turn left and enter via the main park entrance on the right, or you can go straight on Hill Drive and walk into the park (unpaved).
Parking: Parking is plentiful in the park
Trail surface: 1.25 mile paved loop with mile markers every 1/4 mile plus about a mile of unpaved trails and some other short paved trail or sidewalk segments
Dogs allowed: Yes
Photography policy: Gwinnett County Parks
Guidebook mentions: None

Amenities:

Pavilion
Grills
Ball fields
Playgrounds

Nearby amenities/conveniences:

Restaurants
Gas station
Walmart

Links:

Gwinnett County Parks

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December 15, 2018

Ruby-crowned Kinglet, December 15, 2018

December 15, 2018

Hooded Merganser, December 15, 2018

December 15, 2018

Great Blue Heron, December 15, 2018

December 15, 2018

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Lullwater Preserve and Hahn Woods

Lullwater Preserve

October 14, 2018 by Shawn Taylor in parks

Note: As of August 2022, the trail between Lullwater Preserve and Hahn Woods is closed for sewer line repairs. The suspension bridge is also closed.

According to a sign in Lullwater Preserve, "The place called Lullwater passed through four stages in its history: Piedmont forest; hunting grounds for the Cherokee and Creek nations; site of farms, mills, and residences for European American settlers; and finally as a resource for Emory University, which has used it alternately to house the president, to sell for profit, to build on, and to preserve for recreation and education."

Today, the park has a neat pedestrian suspension bridge over the south fork of Peachtree Creek.

Signs at some of the trailheads state that the trail is for use by Emory staff, faculty, and students. I have never heard of this being enforced, with many groups and individuals visiting regularly.

The PATH trail in Medlock, Melton, and Mason Mill parks is planned to connect to Lullwater Preserve, and construction began in 2017. As of October 2018, there is a fence blocking where I would expect the trail to connect, so I am unsure what is planned.

Also known as: Lullwater Park; Emory President’s Estate
Address: 1463 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30322
Cost of admission: None
Governance: Emory University
Acres: 154
Approximate miles of trails: 4
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Miles from downtown Atlanta: 6
MARTA directions: Take the #6 MARTA bus from Lindbergh or Inman Park to the Clifton Rd NE @ Haygood Dr NE stop. From there, walk north along Clifton Road for a little over a block. The entrance to the preserve is on the right.
Parking: Parking is available at the Hahn Woods trailhead at 866 Houston Mill Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329. From what I understand, parking at the Clifton School at 1900 Starvine Way is free on the weekends.
Trail surface: Some paved, some natural, some gravel
Dogs allowed: Yes
Fishing allowed: Yes, catch and release only
Best time to visit: Early-November fall foliage is excellent
Guidebook mentions: Chapter 5 in Hiking Atlanta's Hidden Forests (1st edition)

May 2, 2015

November 3, 2016

Hahn Woods beech, November 3, 2016

November 3, 2016

Great Blue Heron, January 12, 2017

December 9, 2017

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Mason Mill/Melton/Medlock Parks

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Updated November 4, 2016, January 12, 2017, April 9, 2017, and October 14, 2018

Kittredge Park

October 03, 2018 by Shawn Taylor in parks

The primary trail sections near the main trailhead are bordered with logs and filled with mulch and pine straw. There are numerous benches along the trail, and there is also a picnic area. The park has ball fields, a pool, a community garden, and a playground. The community garden and playground are at the Holly Lane entrance to the park.

Also known as: Elwyn John Wildlife Sanctuary
Address (approximate): 1500 Kittredge Park Rd NE, Atlanta GA 30329
Cost of admission: None
Acres: 29
Approximate miles of trails: 1.5
Hours: 7:00am to sunset
Miles from downtown Atlanta: 8
MARTA directions: Take the 30 bus from Lindbergh Station to Briarcliff Rd NE @ Woodlake Dr NE. Walk southeast on N Druid Hills. Turn right on Kittredge Park Rd and walk to the end.
Parking: Free parking is available at the end of Kittredge Park Rd. Street parking is also available off of Holly Ln near the playground.
Trail surface: Natural/mulch
Blazes/markings: There are some signs to mark the loop trail
Guidebook mentions: Chapter 10 in Hiking Atlanta's Hidden Forests (1st edition)

Amenities:

Playground
Ballfields and pool
Trash cans
Picnic tables

Nearby amenities/conveniences:
There are several restaurants, a Target, a drug store, and two gas stations at or near the intersection of N Druid Hills and Briarcliff, about a 10-minute walk from the Kittredge Park Dr. trailhead.

November 5, 2016

Nantahalla Crossing, Eagle Scout service project of Levi Siegelman, October 2012, photo from November 5, 2016

November 5, 2016

May 2, 2018

June 6, 2018

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Peachtree Creek Greenway

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W.D. Thomson Park

Updated August 2, 2016, November 5, 2016 & October 3, 2018

Hampton-Beecher Nature Preserve

August 19, 2018 by Shawn Taylor in parks

This nature preserve is composed of two parks, one named after its former owner, jazz musician Lionel Hampton, and the other sharing its name with nearby Beecher Hills School. The nature preserve is largely mature forest. The trails are a combination of paved, multi-use trails and natural-surface nature trails. There are plans to connect the paved trails to the Beltline.

History: The park contains trenches and fortifications used by Union troops in the Battles of Ezra Church and Utoy Creek. Near this site were the locations of the Peyton Road wall, barriers meant to prevent African Americans from easily entering the Cascade Heights neighborhood.

Also known as: Lionel Hampton Park, Lionel Hampton-Beecher Hills Park
Address: 366 Willis Mill Road, Atlanta, GA 30310
Cost of admission: None
Governance: City of Atlanta
Acres: 54
Approximate miles of trails: 4
Hours: 6:00am to 11:00pm
Miles from downtown Atlanta: 5
MARTA directions: The park is 0.7 miles from H.E. Holmes train station
Cycling directions: Take MARTA to H.E. Holmes Station and exit towards M.L. King Jr Dr. Head left on MLK. After 0.2 miles, turn right on Willis Mill Rd. Continue to the end of the road, where the PATH trail begins.
Parking: Street parking is available at several trailheads, including the one at the end of Willis Mill Rd.
Trailhead(s):
Trail surface: PATH trail is paved, other paths are natural surface
Blazes/markings: PATH trails are marked, others are not
Dogs allowed: Yes
Best time to visit: Fall foliage is excellent
Guidebook mentions: None

Amenities:

Playground
Fitness trail

Links:
PATH Foundation
West Atlanta Watershed Alliance

Grey trails are paved, green trails are unpaved

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Pine Lake

January 26, 2018 by Shawn Taylor in parks

Pine Lake is the smallest city in DeKalb county, with a population of about 750 people. At the center of the town is a lovely public park with a lake, along Snapfinger Creek.

There is a walking trail around the lake, as well as a trail along the berm that separates the swimming area from the rest of the lake. East and west of the lake, you can find the Eastern Wetland Trail and Western Wetland Trail.

Address: 4580 Lakeshore Dr, Pine Lake, GA 30083
Cost of admission: None
Governance: City of Pine Lake
Acres: 20
Approximate miles of trails: 1
Hours: Dawn to sunset
Miles from downtown Atlanta: 12
MARTA directions: Take the 117 from Avondale Station to Rockbridge Rd@Rowland Rd. Walk north on Poplar Rd. After the road turns to the left, take a right onto Spruce Dr. Walk until you reach the lake at Lakeshore Drive. The walk from the bus stop to the lake is approximately 0.4 miles.
Parking: There is a small parking lot on Lakeshore Drive.
Trailhead(s): The trail is accessible from all along Lakeshore Drive. There is an additional trailhead along Oak Hill Circle, and yet another trailhead (unmarked) on Spruce Drive near Orchid Drive.
Trail surface: The trail on the north side of the lake is paved. The other trails are dirt.

Amenities:

Gazebo
Picnic tables
Grills
Swimming
Playground
Volleyball court
Interpretive signage
Restrooms (locked when I was there midday on a wintry Saturday)

Nearby amenities/conveniences:

Gas stations, restaurants, and a Family Dollar are available south of Pine Lake along Rockbridge Rd.

Links:

January 20, 2018

Northern Cardinal, January 20, 2018

January 20, 2018

Iced-over Western Wetlands, January 20, 2018

Moss in snow, January 20, 2018

Snow and ice at Pine Lake, January 20, 2018

January 20, 2018

Iced-over Western Wetlands, January 20, 2018

Song Sparrow, January 20, 2018

Eastern Bluebird, January 20, 2018

American Goldfinch, January 20, 2018

Snow and ice at Pine Lake, January 20, 2018

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Lullwater Conservation Garden

December 10, 2017 by Shawn Taylor in parks

This tiny 6.5 acre park is home to a number of truly large trees, including a state co-champion beech.

The Lullwater Garden Club was founded in 1928, and they purchased Lullwater Conservation Garden from Emory University in 1964.

Address (approximate): 834 Lullwater Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
Admission: Free
Acres: 6.5
Approximate miles of trails: <1
Hours: Uncertain
Miles from downtown Atlanta: 4
Trail surface: Natural

Links:
Lullwater Garden Club

November 8, 2014

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Georgia state champion beech, November 3, 2016

November 3, 2016

Under several large tulip poplars, November 3, 2016

November 3, 2016

November 3, 2013

November 3, 2016

December 10, 2017

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Updated November 4, 2016 & December 10, 2017

Stone Mountain Park

Stone Mountain

December 03, 2017 by Shawn Taylor in parks

Address: 1000 Robert E Lee Blvd, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Admission: $15 parking fee per car. Free if you don't arrive by car.*
Acres: 3,200
Approximate miles of trails: 15
Hours: Hours vary. You can check the hours here.
Miles from downtown Atlanta: 15
MARTA directions: You can take the 121 bus from Kensington station to downtown Stone Mountain (corner of W Mountain St and Main St). From there, walk South on Main St. In a few blocks, you will see the PATH trail on your left. The trail will take you directly into the park. It's about a 10 minute walk from the bus stop into the park, although the walk might be much farther to your destination within the park.
Cycling directions: The Stone Mountain PATH trail connects Stone Mountain Park to downtown Decatur, downtown Atlanta, and the BeltLine

* There is some free parking available downtown in the town of Stone Mountain, GA. From there, you can bike or walk the Stone Mountain Trail into the park without needing to pay an entrance fee. There is another pedestrian entrance on E Mountain St. Where the road turns left before entering the park, you can walk straight into the park instead of going left. However, this gate is only open from sunrise to sunset.

Links:
Stone Mountain Park
Maps

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Songbird Habitat Trail, January 5, 2017

December 3, 2017

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Songbird Habitat Trail, January 5, 2017

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Confluence Trail

June 28, 2017 by Shawn Taylor in parks

Address: End of Armand Rd NE, Atlanta GA 30324
Cost of admission: None
Governance: South Fork Conservancy
Acres: Unknown
Approximate miles of trails: 1
Hours: Unknown
Miles from downtown Atlanta: 6
MARTA directions: Take the 6, 27, 30, or 33 east from Lindbergh Station to the Lindridge Dr NE stop. From there, walk south on Armand Rd to the end of the road.
Parking: There's neighborhood street parking available along Armand Rd.
Trailhead(s): Note: the trailhead is near a private property sign. You're allowed to hike on the trail, but please park in the cul-de-sac or elsewhere outside the Cedar Chase community.
Trail surface: Natural

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June 10, 2017

June 10, 2017

Links:
South Fork Conservancy

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Atlanta History Center

May 21, 2017 by Shawn Taylor in parks

As well as the indoor exhibits and research center, Atlanta History Center also features nature trails, gardens, and a demonstration farm.

The trails are scattered throughout the property. Here's a map to guide you to find them.

Address: 130 West Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
Cost of admission: $16.50 per adult (at time of writing)
Governance: Atlanta History Center
Acres: 33
Approximate miles of trails: 1
Hours: 10:00am-5:30pm Monday-Saturday; noon-5:30pm Sunday
Miles from downtown Atlanta: 6
MARTA directions: Take the 110 bus North from Arts Center station or south from Buckhead or Lenox station to the Peachtree Rd @ E Paces Ferry Rd NE stop. From there, walk west on West Paces Ferry. The history center will be on your left after 0.4 miles.
Parking: The history center has a parking deck
Trail surface: Mostly dirt

Links:
Atlanta History Center [Web] [Facebook]

May 20, 2017

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May 21, 2017

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Glenn Creek Nature Preserve

April 29, 2017 by Shawn Taylor in parks

In 2004, the Glenn Creek Nature Preserve Alliance raised over $65,000 to facilitate the purchase of this property from the owner, who wanted it to become a nature preserve. $90,000 was added from the Georgia Community Greenspace Funds, and the property was purchased by the City of Decatur in December 2004. The Georgia Land Trust assisted. According to the deed, the land is to be used as a nature preserve in perpetuity.

Address: Fairview St, Decatur, GA 30030
Cost of admission: None
Governance: City of Decatur
Acres: 2
Approximate miles of trails: Less than 1
Hours: The park is open dawn to dusk, but the parking lots have more specific hours
Miles from downtown Atlanta: 8
MARTA directions: Walk from Avondale Station (total distance: 0.6 miles), following the below cycling directions.
Bike directions: From Avondale station/PATH trail, go north on Sycamore. Make a slight left on Ridgeland and then a left on Fairview. The park is at the end of Fairview. From downtown Decatur, go east on Sycamore and then continue north on Sycamore. Then follow the directions above.
Parking: On-street parking should be available
Trailhead(s): There is a single public trailhead at the west end of Fairview St.
Trail surface: Natural

Amenities:

Bike rack
Trash can
Interpretive signage
Viewing platform
Benches

Links:
Glenn Creek Nature Preserve [Web] [Facebook]
Map

April 29, 2017

Wood Thrush, April 29, 2017

March 8, 2013

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Briarlake Forest Park

March 05, 2017 by Shawn Taylor in parks

This old-growth forest was preserved by a grassroots neighborhood alliance that protested the development of the acreage.

Address: 3330 Briarlake Rd, Decatur, GA 30033
Cost of admission: Free
Governance: DeKalb County
Acres: 21
Approximate miles of trails: 1
Hours: 7:00am to sunset
Miles from downtown Atlanta: 11
MARTA directions: Take the 30 from Lindbergh Station to the Briarlake Rd stop. From there, walk 0.4 miles north on Briarlake Rd to the house at 3330 Briarlake Rd. The house is part of the park.
Trail surface: Natural

Links:
Briarlake Forest Park
Park map

February 11, 2017

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Tanyard Creek Park

November 30, 2016 by Shawn Taylor in parks

The Battle of Peachtree Creek was fought here during the Civil War. Historical markers at the trailhead provide details about the battle.

The trail is part of the BeltLine, so it will eventually connect to other trail segments.

Address (approximate): 484 Collier Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30309
Admission: None
Acres: 21
Approximate miles of trails: 2
Hours: 6:00am to 11:00pm

Miles from downtown Atlanta: 5

Links:
PATH Foundation
Beltline

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Updated August 1, 2016, October 23, 2016 & November 30, 2016

Perkerson Park

perkerson park

August 07, 2016 by Shawn Taylor in parks

While primarily a recreational neighborhood park, this park is also home to ITP's only permanent disc golf course.

If you want to hike this park, it would probably be best to visit at times when there aren't many disc golfers around. For reference, I arrived at the park around 7am on a Sunday, and there was no-one playing. When I was leaving around 8am, a few groups of players had just arrived. As of July 2016, they have a league that plays every Sunday at 9am.

Address: 770 Deckner Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
Admission: None
Acres: 50
Approximate miles of trails: 1, primarily used for disc golf
Hours: 6:00am to 11:00pm
Miles from downtown Atlanta: 4

Features:

Disc golf course
Splash pad
Recreation center
Tennis courts
Basketball courts
Playground

Links:
Perkerson Park Disc Golf
Disc Golf Course Map

August 7, 2016

Bike rack and directional signage for disc golf course

August 7, 2016

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Outdoor Activity Center

August 03, 2016 by Shawn Taylor in parks

Address: 1442 Richland Rd. SW, Atlanta GA 30310
Admission: Free
Acres: 22
Approximate miles of trails: 0.5
Hours: 9:00am to 8:00pm
Miles from downtown Atlanta: 4

Links:
West Atlanta Watershed Alliance
WABE's Beautiful City

June 20, 2014

August 14, 2014

September 28, 2014

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