Piedmont Park

Piedmont Park is like the Central Park of Atlanta. Located centrally in midtown, there are many festivals held here, starting with Dogwood Festival in April, to Memorial Day’s Jazz Festival on to September with numerous Music Festivals. Greta to bring a cooler out here and a blanket and chill on the lawn. Very large so of course bring walking shoes. Don’t forget that when you come to a festival trying to look cute and end up wearing out your heels and creating bunions. #ijs Cool for a jog around the park, a picnic or some fun in the sand while playing volleyball on one of the city’s recreational summer teams. They have a pavilion for rental for events like grad parties and cookout. And the view at nighttime looking outside the park is amazing! That alone is probably why the area is so expensive. lol There’s a playground for the kiddies and it’s next to Atlanta Botanical Gardens. Oh and Park Tavern is here. People host beautiful weddings in that area I believe. Numerous eateries in the area whether you like Thai, burgers, etc. And it’s in Midtown so of course up the street is like everything… Ok. I think that about covers that part.
PARKING — At Piedmont, parking is IMPORTANT. Here are some pointers… because I care.
Parking is limited though. There is a garage next to it, but during events it goes up. Pay attention to signs when parking. If it says NO PARKING, believe it… and don’t park there. This includes the art theater and shopping plaza up the street. They WILL tow or boot you. Seen it happen too many times. You end up paying ten times what parking would’ve costed. During some events residential parking is restricted but if you come do it early to get a spot. You may have to drive around a bit but it’s worth it to be close. Better off taking Mart and getting off at Midtown. You can transfer to the bus but during a crowded event, traffic is so backed up you’ll waste the majority of your time in traffic.

If I lived in Atlanta this park is probably where I’d come for my runs or to read. It’s big, lush, and beautiful. There’s a big pond with a lot of ducks and geese swimming around. I came across one duck that looked like some alpha male duck that could peck the sh*t out of me that was standing in the middle of a really narrow path alongside the water, basically you don’t need to be afraid of the animals here. Haha From one spot you can get a nice view of the Atlanta skyline reflecting off the pond too. There’s a lot of big opened fields with grass and goals with netting to play soccer too. Oh there’s also wooden bench swings which I thought were super cute facing the water around the whole park.

Truly a jewel of the city! If your visiting Atlanta, nothing captures its heart more then Piedmont Park.

I had always heard about Piedmont Park, but since I’m not a huge Atlanta fan, I’m not in the city very often and when I am, never went here. I decided to venture out with my blanket and trusty book for some afternoon reading in the sun. I enjoyed it. It was off-​putting to see the organs barrier around this large space where I guess someone renovating is going on, but other than that, I liked it.

A sprawling and beautifully landscaped park in the middle of midtown. Walk, run, play or simply lay, there is plenty of space for you to do it all. Picnic, bring the kids, dog, and bike. There a 2 dog parks, one for bigger dogs (over 30lbs) and one smaller dogs. Also tennis courts, basketball courts, soccer goals, play park for the kids and much more. You can literally make spend an entire day out hanging at Piedmont Park and you won’t feel congested.

Probably one of my favorite spots of Atlanta. If you’re looking to have leisure fun, get off your phone, hang out with friends, soak in the sun, and relax with your dog babies then THIS is the place! So many beautiful parts to it and a million walking trails that you can lose yourself in and just enjoy nature. All kinds of activities and people you will see at the park and the beautiful scenery that compliments the skyline is exactly what you need to see when you come to Atlanta! Love piedmont park!
Parking does stink though! But we parked far away on Ansley mall and walked :)

Visited: 04/​09/​2016
My most recent visit was for the Dogwood Festival. This park sits pretty much in the heart of another Atlanta skyline (well, from my view ^_​^ — minus the crane due to construction). There are always various events throughout the year at this huge park. However, event or not, you can always come here and enjoy the beautiful views! Plus, the Botanical Garden is here! Whenever we’re in the area, we do stop by and enjoy the view :)

What a peach of a park! Piedmont Park is popular with a wide array of tourists and residents (including canine ones) and offers pretty views of the Atlanta skyline. If I were a cheesy marketing guru, I’d come up with a slogan like «Where Atlanta comes together» or something.
The Atlanta Botanical Garden is terrific too. Parking is a hassle though, as well as dealing with vehicular congestion. There’s all kinds of nifty adjacent/​nearby stuff too, like restaurants, the Beltline, Orpheus, and much more. On my list is to have a picnic here!
I thought the Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted but it was apparently designed by his sons who were hired by the City of Atlanta to spruce up the space. The brothers also designed Grant Park in the city.
For anyone who’s played sports at Piedmont Park, the park hosted the first football game between Auburn and Georgia and was the home to the Atlanta Crackers baseball team before they moving to what is now Ponce City Market.
Check out the events calendar for all the happenings in Piedmont Park (
) so you can find some things to check out or be sure to avoid the park at certain times; I’ve heard the Dogwood Festival is insanity.

Picturesque! The park is huge! Ponds, pavillions, small bridges, sunset and sunrise views w/​a large skyline… nice! Around the edges, you’ll find historic markers (ie B.T. Wasington’s Atlantic Exposition Speech) and cement/​stone structures hundreds of years old! Pass a football, jog around paths, or people watch anytime.

I am very disappointed that I have lived in the area for 2 years and never made it to Piedmont Park until today.
I took my dog with me and we moseyed around the park for the afternoon. There is a lot of ground to cover and is also close to the Amsterdam shops if you wanted to get lunch while at the park. Or you can even bring a picnic.
We stopped in the dog park for a bit which is spacious and fenced in. There is one are for small dogs and a different area for larger dogs.
It is a beautiful time to go with all of the flowers in bloom. There is one area for nature walking that is beautiful and there is not as much traffic through there.
Parking is somewhat difficult. I ended up parking in the deck that is shared with Atlanta Botanical Garden and you do have to pay, but is very convenient to the park.
If you have a free afternoon, it is worth checking out. Make sure to plan to stay for at least a few hours!

Beautiful spot to sit down and take on the sounds of nature and the sight of the gorgeous lake, complete with an array of ducks floating around to keep you company. Lots of benches and swings to sit upon. The structure reminds me of Central Park in NYC.

Literally my favorite park to go to in all 5 states I’ve lived in. Parking can sometimes be a hassle, but the park is huge, and there are several ways to obtain a spot in the surrounding area.
There is always something going on here! A lot of mini festivals and often free events to attend. If you’re ever looking to get out and enjoy the weather with your kids or your pups, this is the place to be! It’s clutter-​free in the daytime, and well-​lit in the evenings. A great, safe place to take your family.

Located in the Midtown area, Piedmont Park is like Atlanta’s Central Park! Although this park covers much more area than Centennial Olympic Park, Piedmont Park has more trees and more playing fields. As a tourist, I prefer the cleaner, more spacious feel of Centennial Olympic Park, but if I want to exercise, play team sports, or simply people-​watch, I would definitely go with the more bustling Piedmont Park!
While the more artsy Centennial Olympic Park is geared more toward tourists, Piedmont Park is a local paradise for outdoors leisure from the urban life. I recommend coming by this park to get a real local vibe!

This extraordinary green space is a great place to sit for a picnic, people watch, exercise, or feed the ducks. I have been immersed in it all morning but have barely seen a fraction of the whole. It’s nature imbedded in and embraced by a very urban place.

Nice park with beautiful views of downtown Atlanta skyline.
There were tons of runners and walkers.
It’s clean but we did see a couple of characters that would make a fun day miserable.
Parking is in a deck which you have to pay… boo.
It’s really nice to walk around and enjoy nice weather.
Big Oval in one area. Sports spots (tennis.etc) on another. Children’s playground as well.

This park is great. Back home i had a few that i would visit but this one really caters to the masses. Keep to the warmer months and youll be loving every minute. The parking isnt a problem. They have a dedicated lot and ther is street parking if you dont mind walking past a few pschizos. The park is dog friendly and always have tons of festivals. I still havent seen all of the park because of its enormous size. If i had to rate it in dog poop i would say if was –5 doggie bags. Meaning its the opposite of finding a flaming one on your doorstep.

Absolutely loved this park. Great views and great ambiance. One of my favorite things about Atlanta is how many parks there are, and Piedmont Park if their absolute best. Spent some time on the swinging chairs by the water and it was so relaxing. If I lived in Atlanta I would come here all the time.

Love this park! Has plenty of open spaces and the pond is beautiful. There are sports fields, swimming pools, and dog parks. This park has it all!

This park is remarkably beautiful and a must-​see in Atlanta. The top area has a botanical garden, which I didn’t get a chance to see because we didn’t want to get stuck in the rain. However we ventured the park and found so many fun things.
There is a parking lot where you can leave your car. I saw that under 30 minutes is free but I’m not sure of the rates past that. The garage leaves you right by the welcome center. There is a wonderful map there that shows the layout of the park and what to see. We saw a huge lake on the map so we decided to head that way.
Along the way we saw tennis courts where people were playing. There were also lots of runners with dogs. The park has a similar feel to central park in New York. We ended up seeing a small body of water and a bridge which we crossed over. We knew that this couldn’t be the one in the map because it wasn’t that big so we continued venturing on.
Eventually we saw the huge lake and found some stairs leading down to a platform. The view of the water, the skyline, and the reflection were breathtaking! We quickly took some photos before the rain started coming down. I highly recommend making a journey to go to this platform. The view is a memory that will last a long time!

Piedmont park has such a great atmosphere! I definitely had fun completing the run. I definitely plan on coming back when it warms up outside!

I love this place. Every spring, summer, fall I’m here running or just hanging out alone or with friends. This is a gorgeous park.
Sometimes there are events on weekends so visitors should check the website before heading down just as a warning. When there are events parking will be a nightmare. Take Marta, get off at Midtown Station and walk down 10^th toward Peachtree, til you hit the park.
Great place to just relax, go running or other exercise, have a picnic, people watch, bike or skate. Just come!
I think i read somewhere that even the Dali Lama said Piedmont Park was one of his favorite parks! It’s beautiful!

I love Piedmont Park over the years.
Really nice and clean and landscaped nicely.
If you are in Atlanta you should get here.

I’m seriously debating whether or not I should live in the Virginia Highlands/​O4W or stay in West Midtown. Why?
Piedmont Park is an awesome place to live near. The Belt line, Restaurants, nice houses, and people are the reasons why this area is nice. Bring your pets. If my dog were still alive I’d have taken her here every weekend. I’ve seen several pets without a leash but extremely well trained and NOT bother people. I’ve also seen plenty of pets being walked around with a leash.
Parking is okay. I park my car maybe .5 miles away, get on the belt line, then arrive at Piedmont Park. I’ve seen people park their cars right across the park or elsewhere and walk on over. During events, it is kind of crazy to find spots, but this area is kind of meant to «park your car somewhere and walk around».
I have done races that start/​end at Piedmont Park — so a great place to exercise and meet up with friends. Not to mention, the park in general is huge. You can do almost anything here.
If you’re new to Atlanta or live in Atlanta and never been, come here for sure. I’ve lived in Atlanta for 24 years but only discovered it when I physically moved into West Midtown back in 2013… wish I knew about it sooner!

I was so happy when I moved to Poncey-​Highland once I realized that I would be within walking distance of Piedmont Park. Got even better once the Beltline opened. The park opens at 6:00 am and closes at 11:00 pm. It is large and there is plenty of space to hang. It does get quite crowded on the weekend and if you want to grill, you better get there pretty early during the good weather. Plenty of sidewalks and drives throughout to walk. The public cannot drive within the main parts of the park.
Bathrooms are located at multiple locations throughout the park: near Greystone, Noguchi Playscape, center, the dog park, the Charles Allen Gate entrance and behind Magnolia Hall. Glass containers are not allowed. Alcoholic beverages allowed only at special events. No smoking.
Includes a pool, tennis court, playground, track, organized sports area, dog park, community garden. The Atlanta Botanical Gardens are located at the park, as well. Many festivals and other events are held at the park. It is a great place to be.

What a nice park! Lots of shade in case it’s a super sunny day. Love the nicely paved walkways around the lake and cute little swing chairs (shaded!) by the lake. Great views, great activities… Would love to come back here!
The only downside is that there isn’t much parking around the park. I ended up parking in a neighborhood (watch for streets that are residential permit-​only parking) and walking to the park.

Probably considered the crown jewel of parks, especially in the Atlanta Area. Piedmont park is surrounded by everything, yet it’s so beautiful you just can’t motivate yourself to get off that blanket and leave.
Piedmont is a pretty big sprawling park, where you’re probably going to see kids chasing birds, just because, people playing Frisbee, and practically every big festival or music event you can think of.
You can cool yourself off and one of a few of the ponds at the park, and if the beauty of the park just isn’t enough, you’re literally right next to the Botanical gardens.
Parking can be tight, if you don’t live close, or know someone who lives close, but the SAGE parking garage is a good alternative to find space. Good luck with parking though, when a big event is in town.
Piedmont park IS beautiful, and if I lived close, i’d be here everyday. If you live close, or you’re visiting from out of town, this should be one of the top places on your to go list.

I simply love this park! I’ve done several races here & the route is perfect. They have a beautiful garden too. The Atlanta skyline is so beautiful here are night. Make sure you pass thru when in the city!

Best park in Atlanta hands down. The views are some of the best in the city. It is very centrally located so fairly easy to get to no matter where you live. So much to do in the area that is just a short walk away. I love that it connects to the belt line. The park is huge, take the time to explore it all because the areas are all very different.

Piedmont Park is one of the best parts of Atlanta. Here’s why:
Location:
It’s centrally located, and connects to the Beltline Eastside trail. It’s also bordered by fun bars, restaurants, cafes, and bike shops. Most things you’d want or need are right around the corner. Parking is pretty easy; there’s a garage and a lot off Monroe, or you can sometimes get street parking on the 10^th side.
Looks:
It’s a gorgeous park. Perfect view of the city skyline, while still preserving the relaxed park atmosphere. It’s well-​maintained, especially considering the huge number of people who enjoy it every week.
Possibilities:
Piedmont Park is like the lifeblood of Atlanta’s social scene. It really does have it all: farmer’s market, festivals, parades, lounging, recreation, concerts, shows, history tours, you name it.
As a local, Piedmont Park makes Atlanta an approachable, enjoyable place to live. But even for visitors, it’s not to be missed.

They say a picture is work a thousand words. Thus I think my pictures should be to focal point of this review.
Piedmont Park is beautiful and gorgeous. There are some breathtaking sights, that rival Prospect Park back in Brooklyn.

My second favorite park in Atlanta. It provides endless opportunities to unwind. On any given day you can see Atlantans:
Relaxing on park benches
Walking or running the Active Oval
Playing sports (tennis, softball, soccer, kickball, etc.)
Rollerblading or skateboarding down the pathways
Taking children to the playground or pool
Walking their dogs to the Dog Park
Snapping engagement and wedding photos
Enjoying festivals and free concerts
Having cookouts and BBQs
Exploring the wetlands à la Bear Grylls
Piedmont used to be my go-​to until they put up all the permit-​required signs that make it difficult to find parking near 10^th Street. I’m turned off by the idea that this public space should be easily accessible to some and not others. Now I only visit when friends suggest we meet up there.

There is no doubt that this place is a must in Atlanta. Given that it’s a large park in the center of the city, it tends to get very lively on the weekends. There are always events going on, sometimes concerts. This year, I attended music midtown here. It’s equally good for an afternoon stroll.
— AMAZING FOR ATLANTA, JUST OK PARK IN PERSPECTIVE TO OTHER CITIES — sure, it’s not as well known nor is it as beautiful as many parks I’ve been to, but it gets the job done and is a great place to toss some frizbee, play badminton or jog. There is very little landscaping, less flower beds and more open space, making this park a little less attractive visually than many parks. To put in perspective, I am comparing it to parks in Berlin, Prague, Barcelona and New York.
— RESTROOMS ARE VERY DIRTY, so I would not suggest you go into them. I mean, the restroom at a shell gas station is cleaner than here. Wish this was maintained better.
— SAFE — I’ve been here many times after dark and it seemed pretty safe. There was no shady people walking and no homeless people. At the same time, there aren’t many people either.

It was a beautiful day for Valentine’s. Therefore, we decided to tear it up and head to the park for some fun cardio in the Active Oval.
Parking isn’t easy but better than most days (thank god for the lack of events going on Valentine’s Day Weekend at the park). I parked on the street off of South Prado (off of Piedmont) across from the Atlanta Botanical Gardens entrance and walked the half mile to the Active Oval. I believe there is a parking deck on another side of the park for more convenient and cheap parkin
This area is huge and open. You’ll see couples walking together, dogs and their owners going for a jog, people throwing frisbees around, a select few laying out on blankets in the grass, some kids flying kites and the oddballs doing whatever special things they want to do. The sky’s the limit (as long as you’re not doing anything illegal…)
I love the view of the city from the park. If I lived a little closer I would love to come here every weekend. No wonder more and more movies are being filmed in this park. Take a couple hours out of your day to take a stroll through the park. You never know who you might run across or what oddities you may see. This isn’t Central Park, but this is the next best thing on the East Coast for sure.

Like Central Park, but cleaner and better. Will come here over and over again to work out and play frisbee with my dogs and see children play. This place was an incredibly treat to find in this new city of mine.
I can only imagine it is a marvel in the spring and summer. Love!