After closing in 2012 because of structural concerns, former Mayer Kasim Reed rebuilt a new $23.5…read moremillion, 64,000-square-foot Recreation and Aquatic Center in the Old 4th Ward towards the end of 2017. The new facility is sparkling and definitely worth visiting if you haven't seen it yet and becoming a member if you swim work out regularly. We paid about $250 for the family to join for the year and the bonus is that it gives the whole family access to all Atlanta public pools. The building is very open, bright (lots of natural light come in through the glass), and beautifully built. While ATL isn't the Northeast, winter is still somewhat more of a period of hibernation for a lot of people and the opening of this center provides a very nice public option for continuing to be active. It seems like they offer a wide variety of classes and activities for kids. While I can't speak to the basketball gym, workout facilities, and indoor running track on the second floor, the pool is great. It's helped our toddler develop an appreciation for the water and we haven't even tried their infant swim program yet. Some highlights of the pool are that the water is very warm, they have a beach front walk-in, a separate family changing room, a variety of aquatic toys for kids to enjoy, and a few fun sprinkler type poles in the pool. For parents looking to entertain their kids this could be a great drop-in option too at just $5 a visit I believe. My only complaints are 1) We've waited months to get our membership cards and the machine that prints them is always down or unavailable for some reason. This is obviously not such a big deal but 2) As this "undiscovered" gem is no longer so undiscovered, we've seen more and more swimmers come to the pool and it can be difficult to find a free lane to swim in now (especially around peak hours weeknights after work). This may just be what happens as you become a victim of your own success. The pool is huge but it's unfortunate that the way they built it the lanes cannot be expanded or added easily because the free swim section has a giant physical barrier from the lanes part.

Great pool! A bit crowded. I don't care for lane sharing; that's why the 4 stars. Clean locker…read moreroom. Workout equipment upstairs.

I absolutely love this place for me and the kid. I initially discovered this place because i…read morefrequent Mason Mill and the PATH trails. I started with the Adult Beginner Saturday class. It wasn't awkward at all ... being that I never played tennis. Coach Joe is AWESOME. He's funny, full of energy, and treats each one of us like we can be a tennis star even in our later years. I found the Summer Class for the little kids (5 years old) to be reasonable and luckily in my time schedule. Monday's at 4 and Saturday mornings. The coach is so good and he really encourages my daughter. She's 5 so I don't know if she'll be good or not ... but it's definitely great to get outdoors and introduce her and I to something new. They also have a lot of free and for profit events. Join the email group. If things remain the same I'll forever be a patron whether active or passive.

We've been here for pickleball class and it's a great time! Coach Emory is fun, funny, and skilled…read more There are varying levels of classes, starting with Beginner and then Emerging Beginner. The max capacity for the class is 8 people, so you have to make your reservation early - this is easy enough to do on their website. They also offer round robin tournaments and other organized pickleball activities. My only gripe is that it's not easy to reserve a pickleball court if you just feel like playing on your own. Sometimes, when the weather is nice, we feel like going out for some impromptu pickleball and don't feel like competing. Still looking for places in DeKalb where we can easily reserve a court and do our own thing. I believe you can call to check availability and reserve, though.

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.

Central Park is a great place to go if you live in the area. There is plenty of street parking,…read morelots of green space, 4 basketball courts, multiple tennis/pickleball courts, baseball fields, workout areas, and a playground. The park is pretty large, and they have good concrete paths for walking around. Many concerts and events are hosted here, although they have started moving more to Piedmont Park now unfortunately. The main downside is that I do not believe there are restrooms. You can potentially use the rec center restroom, if it's open, but it closes at 5pm. Also, like any park, be extra careful there at night.

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

In search of a new place to get my daily 10,000 steps, I came across Glenlake Park. What an…read moreincredible experience. This park is connected to a beautiful cemetery with such interesting history and views. It is so calming walking the paved paths amongst the burial sites and seeing the love and adoration of the families caring for their ancestors' resting places over the years. This park also has a tennis court, a public pool, a basketball court, a small baseball field, a general field, a pond, and a playground. It is clean and quiet, and those visiting the park are incredibly friendly. I tend to rate parks based on their visitors, and most of my "good evenings" were met with a very pleasant response unlike some of the more busy parks in ATL. There were families riding their bikes together, couples strolling amongst the graveyard, an older gentleman fishing in the pond, young men competing on the basketball court, people respectfully walking their dogs, a yoga session happening in the field and much more. This park is a catch-all for any age and experience. I'm sure I'm missing some of the amenities -- it has a lot to offer. Shout out to Decatur for maintaining this little gem. I highly recommend.

I absolutely love this park! One of the best aspects of living in downtown Decatur is the easy…read moreaccess to this beautiful space. It features a large field perfect for sports and recreation, a well-maintained dog park, and a basketball court that's always in great condition. The playground is ideal for little ones, and there's a lovely pavilion available for small outdoor events. It's such a pristine and inviting place to spend time!

such a fun trip to go thrifting. Found little treasures for such good price. Also, it is for a good…read morecause. Will come back!!

My husband brought a bag of nice clothing items to Out of the Closet. The ass't manager said,…read more"Dump out the bag on the counter!" He did so. He asked for a receipt. "We don't have any." He wanted to know when they'd have them. "I don't know." He brought the bag of clothes back home. I called the woman. We talked for a long while. I learned that people had brought moldy clothing to the store and an employee got sick. OK. I get that. But why not explain the request to dump out the bag? As for the receipts, she said she'd call me when they arrived in the mail. But she didn't. The way I see it, donations are what FUEL any thrift store. I expect that the person accepting the donation will say thank you. So from now on, I will go to the small, donations-only Goodwill on Cheshire Bridge where RON ALWAYS thanks people for their donation.

Regency is a nice set of courts in a beautiful community. We really enjoyed playing here during our…read moreALTA season... it's a bit off the beaten path but very well-maintained in a nice setting.

They help leaders increase the impact of their organizations. It like a mutual fund for doing good…read more They train and support all types of leaders and increase the number of people served by that leader. I highly recommend them. The co-working space is the coolest. https://www.plywoodpeople.com/

Great facility and location. Amazing use of space! Creative people. Excellent for events.read more