Centennial Olympic Park

285 International Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30313 404-222-7275

Description: DOWNTOWN. Created for the 1996 Olympics, this park is an attractive urban retreat, with grassy picnic spots, great views of downtown, and plenty of activities, public art, and free music. During the summer, live music is featured every Wednesday night. Kids love the Fountain of Rings, which, in addition to spewing water, tells about the history of the Olympic Games. MARTA: Philips Arena/Dome/GWCC Station or Peachtree Center
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Chastain Memorial Park and Amphitheatre

235 W Wieuca Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30342 404-817-6757

Description: BUCKHEAD. Chastain Park in North Buckhead features an amphitheater for outdoor concerts, a tennis facility, ball fields, running and walking trails and a public golf course. For a truly enjoyable evening, look into the many events and concerts offered during the summer. For most concerts, locals bring food, drinks and a table to sit, relax, eat and enjoy the show. (Some shows may not allow food.) Refreshments are also served at stands. A great venue for a show!
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Piedmont Park

10th and Piedmont, Atlanta, GA 30309 404-875-7275

Description: MIDTOWN. This peaceful oasis is popular with busy Atlantans. Enjoy a picnic and an inspiring skyline view, or try out the wealth of leisure opportunities, including swimming, tennis, cycling, in-line skating, soccer, and football. You can even get a history lesson while you enjoy the great outdoors by reading plaques commemorating Civil War battles and other historic events that took place in the area. Piedmont Park hosts numerous concerts and festivals as well. MARTA: Midtown or Arts Center
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Stone Mountain Park

6867 Memorial Dr, Stone Mountain, GA 30087 770-498-5690

Description: STONE MOUNTAIN. This 3200-acre park surrounds the world's largest granite monolith ­ you can walk to the top or take a chairlift both ways. A park highlight (and its telltale feature) is a carving on the sheer rock mountainside that honors Confederate President Jefferson Davis and Generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson. Impressive laser shows are presented during summer months along with special weekend events such as chili cook-offs and ribs festivals. Entry fee is cash only.
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Wills Park

11925 Wills Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30004 678-297-6130

Description: Everybody knows that the Greater Atlanta area offers a plethora of pleasant greenspaces and great public parks. That said, some of the best-kept secrets are in suburban areas, as evidenced by Alpharetta's Wills Park. Packed in its 110 acres are sports facilities, a 1½-mile walking trail, a dog park, and even a disc golf course.
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