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    3.3 (25 reviews)

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    Jana C.

    Simply stunning---my photos say TEN THOUSAND words;) Water everywhere, tulips so pretty, yes--I did stop to "smell the roses". Plenty of European-like sitting at bistro tables. Awesome

    Sam T.

    I walk through Woodruff Park almost everyday during my lunchtime stroll. It has changed some since I lived in Atlanta years ago with free WiFi and additional seating on one side of the park. Besides that, this park is not Atlanta's best as it showcases Atlanta's homeless population. It is sad to see the sights here everyday but the city has allowed this to be a place where they can congregate. It is actually a nice green space but for those suburbanites that are not used to the city it could be sketchy.

    ATL sign that had a build in play area, my niece's, nephew and I had so much fun.
    Kaneka R.

    Such a cool urban park in the middle of downtown, my family and I had so much fun exploring the area. Street parking is limited so we decided to catch the street car and it dropped us off right at the park. There's a beautiful wood ATL sign with a build in play area which includes a slide. Yes, I skid down it! Across the street, there's a beautiful water feature.

    Atlanta Streetcar Woodruff Park stop
    Corey S.

    Woodruff Park is pretty much like a urban park with an affluent feel to it. This is where many Atlantans and GSU students go to relive themselves of the stress of everyday life as well as sit down and have lunch and also relax. There are people here that play chess and watch people walk by. The tress surrounding the park and the water fountain play a pivotal role in helping people survive the heat and humidity Atlanta is infamous for. Woodruff Park is steps away from Underground Atlanta and conveniently has an Atlanta Streetcar stop next to it for easy access to the most popular Atlanta hotspots. Woodruff Park is playing a major role in the progression and revitalization of this great Southern city and adds to the beauty of Downtown Atlanta.

    Tables to eat at
    Dema Y.

    Once a beautiful park to relax in during your lunch break, between classes, and/or while touring Atlanta turned into three separate experiences. Depending on which part of the park you end up in you can't have such different experiences, the side on tour my picture from is closer to the Peachtree Center Station and more business operations, the nicer one. The other ones I walk through to get to classes are always filled with homeless people and making the overall experience less pleasant. You do get free wireless in the park but with the craziness of homeless people fighting, it's very hard to really enjoy yourself for too long. Occasionally, GSU and/or other operations take over the park to host events but that's just a few times throughout the year. Nice remodel of the park over the last couple of years but still not what it uses to be years back.

    Deanna J.

    I attended a festival here (the German Bierfest, which as a side note, was awesome!) and for sure I like the fact that more and more events are headed to the park. It is very MARTA accessible for events, and I was able to find decent parking for five bucks on a weekend. It's pretty much a big green space, but if you live or work downtown, I'm sure that it's a nice refugee from your cube and a chance to roll your toes in the grass a bit. Being very close to our infamous Underground, there can be some characters walking around. And you can buy a fake Coach bag around the perimeter of the park too. But the park overall is quite pleasant and a nice reprieve from the concrete and glass surrounding! Also, according to the Atlanta Downtown's website, they have music every Wednesday in April, May, September and October during lunchtime!

    Dijan M.

    This park has gone through major beautification process in the last few years. Lots of beautiful flowers and trees. It is currently being decorated with holiday lights. It's a beautiful little park located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, between the business district and Georgia State University. Although there are many homeless people that hang out in the park, the GSU police station is right across from the park and the park ambassadors are on site all the time.

    Men playing chess.

    A BEAUTIFUL OASIS! This park pops up in the middle of the city like an oasis in the desert. It is so cool and the powers that be have done a wonderful job of making this a warm and welcoming park. At the center of the park is a chess court where you can find various chess games in progress. Bordering the park are beautiful planters with plants and umbrella tables to provide a place where you can sit and enjoy your lunch. There is a water feature in this park but it is not operable at this time. It is a relatively small park but provides a nice respite from the heat, noise and stress of the city. Within the park, you will find circuit equipment for exercising and people just quietly passing through or just sitting to chill in the cool breeze provided by the many trees providing shade. Although there are also "characters" in the park, they are relatively harmless and simply add to the varied landscape. A nice place to stop and "smell the roses".

    Dominik D.

    The park is large and there seems to be a good deal of green space, but the drawback is there seem to be a lot of homeless people hanging out in and around the park.

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    4.0(410 reviews)
    0.4 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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    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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    4.8(8 reviews)
    2.1 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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