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    Frederick D.

    This park was one of the big draws for moving to Summerhill about a 1/4 - 1/2 mile walk to it. An 88 acre park with historic significance in the Civil Wars Battle of Atlanta among other things it also houses a zoo, playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball hoops, a rec center, a large pool, a cyclorama (a museum of the civil war), and lots of room to picnic. Seems like we come here every day. Pick up something by the Grant Park Coffee house like one of their scones and coffee then continue on over and kill about 2 hours. During weekends in the summer Grant Park hosts their famous farmers market and summer bands will come to play music. Reading some of the earlier reviews the park is still transforming. Construction is still present on the zoo grounds and the cyclorama has changed too. It's going to be interesting when this C19 stuff blows over how much more fun awaits us all.

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    Russell G.

    Walked around this park that's next to the zoo. This park is nice and huge. We attended an outdoor concert event here with a ton of vendors. They had nice restrooms and the park offered a lot of shade to set up seating to watch entertainment. Parking was only $10. We also enjoyed the vendors and the food trucks

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    Karo R.

    Grant park has really changed, its be a while since I visited this park so I truly forgot how beautiful it was, it was nice to see all of the new additions such as the skate park and the parking deck.... all very nice. We enjoyed the many walking trails. I was also excited to see the city bikes and scooters available .....we are definitely planning a trip to the zoo soon.

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    Robin S.

    A premier Atlanta park. It's large, with a lot of trees, walking paths, some tennis courts, basketball courts, a baseball diamond, a huge public pool, tons of picnic spots, several large pavilions for group outings and, of course, a world-class zoo. Toss in Sunday's farmers market and Grant Park takes it's place as perhaps Atlanta's second best park (behind Piedmont). And now it's walking distance from where I'm living!

    Vincent V.

    Sometimes I feel like Piedmont Park gets so much pub that we forget about how great Grant Park is too. When I first moved to Atlanta I spent many a weekend exploring Grant Park, watching the ultra competitive soccer matches on the fields, and playing street hockey with some new friends on the tennis courts. Grant Park encloses Zoo Atlanta and Cyclorama, so there's something for the kids if you can't keep them engrossed by walking them around the park. Sure it's not as big and beautiful as Piedmont, but if you want a less crowded, more neighborhood feel for a nice afternoon than I'd recommend trying out Grant Park in a heartbeat.

    Ivan S.

    Grant Park-- maligned by many, overlooked in favor of the more glamorous Piedmont Park, it's an old park that's finding its footing again. Look, I like Grant Park. It's no Piedmont Park, but it's not trying to be. Since Grant Park is characterized by hills and trees and the paths that wind around them, there aren't as many open spaces here as there are in Piedmont Park. In fact, with that weirdly constructed hill just off of 10th Street, it seems like Piedmont Park is trying to be Grant Park. So there. Oh Grant Park used to be pretty sketchy; the discarded crack vials and used condoms can attest to that. (Don't worry; I can guarantee that none of those condoms come from me, as mine are now being used by Goodyear for their fleet of blimps.) But with the gentrification of the surrounding neighborhood, the park has grown softer and more trustworthy. (I still wouldn't walk around there at night, though one drunken night I did and my stumbling around was probably more a danger to myself than any possible hoodlums and neer do wells.) But how can you not like Grant Park? It's got a zoo! Where else can you hear lions roar and elephants trumpet while you grill a hot dog? It's got the Cyclorama! It's got its own police station! It's even got a playground sitting on top of an old Civil War fortification! Swords into plowshares indeed. So give the GP some love even as it continues to get better. (The huge zoo renovation's going to be interesting.) Five stars for my neighborhood park.

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    Great place to check out and enjoy the outdoors. The zoo is there and you can have your kids walk around to find the tiny little door.

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    Love the new look or facelift to grant park. It has more family appeal than before including our zoo!

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    Had a night picnic with my friend and it was very nice and relaxing. Definitely needs more lighting though.

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    Centennial Olympic Park

    4.0(410 reviews)
    2.3 miDowntown

    Beautiful vast park! Loads of photo ops and something for everyone! Fields to lounge or play on,…read morewater falls to sit by and drown out the city sounds, a created babbling brook that has a winding path along side it, TWO playgrounds, a visitor center with public restrooms that are well maintained, and their famous water fountain that kids play in and also performs synchronized to music throughout the day! Law enforcement is always near by and we found this park to be relatively safe! Close access to major landmarks in the area and a great spot to let kids live their best childhood moments!

    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.

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

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

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    Sweetwater Creek State Park

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    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.

    This is one of my favorite places to hike around Atlanta. There are several different trails so you…read morecan hike a couple of miles or 6 or 7 miles. The trail is really beautiful in the spring when the trees and plants are in bloom. The trailer is dog, friendly, but make sure you keep them on the leash.

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    Sweetwater Creek State Park - It was a beautiful day to be out in nature.

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    Glenwood Park

    4.8(8 reviews)
    1.1 miOrmewood Park

    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.

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

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

    Glenwood Park - Outdoor bocce ball court.

    Outdoor bocce ball court.

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