Community rec center that is primarily geared towards kids and seniors. It's free which is the best…read morepart! The limited (and sometimes changing) hours could be improved upon. I've gone a few times to use the small weight/cardio room in the back. They've got roughly 2 treadmills, 2 ellipticals, and maybe 2 bikes. The basketball court has separate hours and times where it is and isn't available to minors. They have a couple classes but these aren't published online. They also have community rooms where you could host something like a kid's birthday party or a baby shower. This couldn't be my primary gym for exercise, but it's a nice community option. Hours last time I asked: M-Thur 9-7:30pm, Fri 10-5:30pm, Sat 11-3:30pm, CLOSED Sunday.

Beautiful green oasis nestled in a mostly residential area. Two separate pavilions, open field and…read morea public pool make this location the perfect public park space for large and/or small outdoor party gatherings. Highly recommended for all ages, group, alone or family time.

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.

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.

Nice park in Decatur. Has ball fields, playground and seating for barbecue. Well kept. Bathrooms…read morewere clean. Plenty of shade. Visitors were enjoying.

Popular park in Oakhurst as the name implies. Lots of community activities including Agnes Scott…read moresoftball, little league baseball and softball, tennis league and rec play, basketball courts, and a playground for our toddlers and young kids. You will find a concession stand during some ball games, and the restrooms are consistently well-stocked and clean. Very nice park!

It's difficult to pick my favorite thing about this store: 1) the outstanding quality of the…read moredonated goods 2) the friendly neighborhood vibe 3) the helpful, resourceful staff. I started a new job this year, after years of working from home, my office wardrobe needed a serious refresh, but with the inflation of clothing prices I had to rely on buying second-hand. Once you are a Woman of a Certain Age, you can't get away with cheap and cheerful, plus, quality is better constructed, so the fit and wear is better. Second Life was an essential to me: I found Cole Hahn and AVL leather flats (almost unworn), numerous silk blouses (Marchesa Voyage, Annie Griffin), two silk skirts (one bespoke, the other from Anthropologie), dresses, jackets, a string of cultured pearls, Chicos and Eileen Fisher trousers - oh, and my last trip there, I actually scanned the books, and the selection is equally good there. Prices are higher than your average thrift, but, as you can see, so is the merchandise. It's always fair, and they run sales on the regular. I've been inspired to start putting aside some of my almost unworn or lightly worn clothes so that I can contribute to this community treasure, and keep the cycle going. This shop reminds me of everything I love about Avondale Estates / Decatur / Scottsdale / Clarkston.

What a great store! Dog friendly and tons of really nice designer and vintage pieces of a higher…read morequality at reasonable prices. I wrote 3 stars bc sadly the place doesn't have any place to try on clothes anymore. You can technically return your clothes but for me I don't really buy clothing without checking the fit first. I hope second life figures out bringing back the dressing rooms for customers. If they did i'd for sure love shopping here.

Swim lessons with Coach Kara. Group swim lessons for homeschool kids has been a great experience…read more We can't wait to take another class. Coach K is very patient with the children and knowledgeable. There's also a playground and walking track in the rear of the building.

awesome natatorium with heated pools, warm and clean environment. This location has ample parking…read moreand many activities for people of all ages. I took a beginner swim class and love it. Within minutes, I've learned how to float, dive in the deep end without fear of putting my head underwater.