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Piedmont Park, Atlanta
- Has a stamp of approval from The Wall Street Journal and Creative Loafing Atlanta
- "Beautiful, check out the Dogwood festival held in April."(7 Tips)"Hands down the best park in Atlanta."(5 Tips)"perfect view of the Midtown skyline."(5 Tips)"Great views of the city...bring a picnic basket and enjoy the sun🌞"(17 Tips)
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- NieceyJuly 24, 2013Wow! What a great park. By far the best park I have ever been to in my life! So many things to do here and there is something here for everyone. Basketball, tennis,jogging, beautiful scenery.. Etc.
- Great place for running after a long day or to relax with friends on the weekend. Go exploring and check out the wooded walkway through the Six Springs Wetlands near the dog park!
- Paula MadeiraJune 17, 2017Such a beautiful place in Atlanta. Amazing landscape, it has pool, some courts, concerts on sundays, walking trails. It's a must!!Upvoted 2 days ago
- Turkish AirlinesApril 14, 2016There’s something for everyone at the Piedmont Park in Atlanta! Take a scenic afternoon stroll as you escape from the busy city life and enjoy tranquility at its best.
- Kim DavisOctober 22, 2018Fabulous spaces for sports, activities and events... not to mention a perfect view of the Midtown skyline. A fantastic way to enjoy the outdoors with your kids or dogs.
- Chafeeza BainMay 27, 2013Bring bread to feed ducks , turtles , & fish ! Brink a blankie to lay out & enjoy the sun. Alone is fun but with friends and family , it's more memorable.
- Carolina GuzmanMay 14, 2019I Love it.. if you are in ATL you definitely can’t Miss it. you can run, ride a bike or just seat and reed a good book. Amazing environment!!!!
- Always a great place to relax, exercise, chill. So much to see especially people watching is awesome here. Great place for charity events, festivals & concerts. Try any nearby bars & restaurants.
- Creative Loafing AtlantaSeptember 19, 2013One of Atlanta's best parks just got better. Piedmont Park's 13-acre expansion and its collection of new entrances was unveiled and has been named as one of CL's 2013 Best of Atlanta Critics Pick. Read more
- Fodor's TravelDecember 7, 2015Tennis courts, a swimming pool, a popular dog park, and paths for walking, jogging, and rollerblading are part of the attraction, but many retreat to the park's lawn for a view of the Midtown skyline. Read more
- Party In The Park 2014 at Piedmont Park is a featured event on www.XPLRR.com! Download the FREE app and become an Atlanta Explorer! http://bit.ly/XPLRRiPhone | http://bit.ly/XPLRRAndroid Read more
- AtlantaMarch 13, 2014Home of the Dogwood Festival and the Atlanta Jazz Festival, Piedmont Park is the perfect place to enjoy outdoor activities with family and friends. Have a picnic or play organized sports.
- Huge park near midtown. Very much worth a visit. Lots of squirrels and interesting birds. Very clean.
- Several areas of Piedmont Park were used in the 2012 film 'What to Expect When You're Expecting' starring Cameron Diaz & Jennifer Lopez. The 14th St gate, soccer fields, & stone steps can all be seen. Read more
- The Ritz-CarltonMarch 25, 2016Snap a picturesque view of the Midtown skyline from the edge of Lake Clara Meer. Head to the east side of the lake and face west for the best view.
- KingOctober 29, 2016Place where I can take great photos, walk, run or just shoot the breeze. Awesome dog park
- Chanel HutchinsonNovember 16, 2013Piedmont Park is just a beautiful as Central Park in New York. I had my first "family picnic" here. There's also a big doggie park area for Fiddo to run around and play.
- The Ritz-CarltonFebruary 16, 2016Have a romantic picnic for two by the water in Piedmont Park. Concierge can arrange a picnic lunch with your favorite charcuterie and wine.
- Vegletta Lewis CookJuly 22, 2017Worked the Ice Cream Festival... It was truly HOT... but enjoyable! This a beautiful park.
- Andrew WickerJune 25, 2012Green market Saturday mornings... Now thru winter-ish time especially all summer long. Oh-yeah that's hitting my fresh spot where the sun shines all morning til closing @ 1 PM
- Meghan McGeeJuly 5, 2017Beautiful green space great for running, biking or just hanging out. Good place for people-watching as well.
- SamFebruary 17, 2015So much room for activities! Seriously tho, if the park seems crowded there's always a nook or cranny longing to be filled. Best place for frisbee throwing and people watching.
- TeamWorks! - Hands On AtlantaAugust 30, 2013Founded in 1989, the Piedmont Park Conservancy is a nationally recognized nonprofit working with the City of Atlanta to manage daily operations, preserve and enhance Atlanta’s Piedmont Park.
- Great views of the city and acres of park space. Parking can be a little difficult on really nice days, so come early!
- JayFebruary 16, 2019Park Tavern located in Piedmont Park with great food ,full bar and a brewery. Midtown skyline view overlooking the park.
- Take planes, trains and automobiles to run, skate, walk, glide, slide, stride, rock, roll, swing, teeter-totter, frisbee, dog-run, swim, float, bask, soak, fish, daze & star-gaze in this grace-place.
- Michele MollerJune 6, 2015Have you checked out the Piedmont Park Green Market Farmer's Market every Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00pm?
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- Bring a blanket, a bottle of wine, your dog and a good book. It's so easy to chill here in the spring and summer evenings.
- One of the best parks in Atlanta. Great festivals as well.
- Scott BJuly 29, 2013A good-sized park. Not as big as Central Park but has two lakes and plenty of areas to run
- Pinnacle PromotionsMay 24, 2011The Atlanta Jazz Festival is held here every Memorial Day weekend and features jazz legends as well as up-and-coming artists. It's one of the country's largest and best celebrations of jazz music.
- That MarikaFebruary 23, 2012During summer time this is the best place to take a while and get some "me time" or spend time with a friend. It's peaceful and pretty.
- Jennifer PearsonMarch 12, 2017Huge park with so many fun things to do! We rented bikes from Social Bikes for $8 an hour and rode around.
- Sean AllenMarch 10, 2014Get the table by the open widow for "interesting people" watching. Order the deconstructed chicken and waffles - you won't regret it!!
- Get Local ATLApril 5, 2012The annual Dogwood Festival is one of our favorite ways to celebrate springtime in Atlanta. It's moved around in recent years, but its true home is at Piedmont Park.
- Use 10th street entrance for best parking, but don't park across from Grady on Charles Allen- you will get a ticket...
- Jordan IIIMay 25, 2016Whether running, excercising or chillin'. I love this park. If you have to drive there, parking is a bit of a pain be prepared to pay.
- AtlantaApril 14, 2014Stroll among 185 acres of greenery at Piedmont Park and get the best view of Midtown’s skyline from Lake Clara Meer.
- HISTORYApril 19, 2010First opened in 1887, the park hosted the Cotton States and International Exposition of 1895, a World's Fair which ran for 100 days, featured 6,000 exhibits and attracted 800,000 visitors.
- Charles GreenMarch 22, 2013I left the suburbs to live within walking distance of Piedmont Park (and midtown MARTA). Smart move! Now I donate $ to Piedmont Park to keep up my "yard."
- Joanna CSeptember 29, 2016I went here was great! I took my date here. You can also rent bikes. Great place. 👍
- Hands down the best park in Atlanta. So lucky to have this as my back yard.
- Doris HallJanuary 11, 2020As you eagerly plan to educate your child, it's tempting to buy all of the homeschool books for sale you find. However, this isn't a smart financial decision. Read more
- A wonderful place to study, read a novel or people watch. Wine and hors d'oeuvres picnics wouldn't be such a bad idea either.
- Sokenbicha TeaJune 23, 2011Within the last 5 years alone, The Piedmont Park Conservancy has planted more than 600 trees in the park that both replenish the planet with oxygen and beautify the City of Atlanta.
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- 9.3
"A little pricey, but gorgeous. Be sure to check out the holiday lights - they are spectacular. Grab an adult hot chocolate and make s'mores. Very wheelchair accessible."
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- 8.5
"Separate areas for large and small dogs. Very well-kept."
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- 8.6
"Fun times always. Something going on at all fields. Great place to exercise & meet people. Parking is scarce nearby but it's more than worth the walk. Get out & burn some calories."
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