Grant Park

I've been coming here for years I remember as a little girl coming here for Easter picnic and hut easter eggs. I've watched it change a lot. All the bathrooms have been updated along with all the changes they have done inside and outside of the park. I could keep going but then you wouldn't go check it out for yourself, fun for the everyone 😁

As I reminisce about my visit to Grant Park, I am struck by the sheer subtle magnitude of its beauty and the allure that beckons visitors from far and wide. Over the years, I had often glimpsed its sprawling expanse while passing by, yet it wasn't until recently that I felt the urge to explore its wonders on foot. Venturing into the heart of the park from the Atlanta Ave side, I embarked on a journey that promised both discovery and adventure. The path stretched out before me, winding its way through the lush greenery and shaded pathways that define Grant Park's charm. With each step, I felt a sense of anticipation building within me, embarking on a grand urban expedition. Designed by the visionary Frederick Law Olmsted, whose genius graced such iconic landscapes as New York's Central Park and the majestic grounds of the US Capitol, Grant Park exuded a quiet grandeur that spoke to its storied past and enduring legacy. Though not as vast as its illustrious counterparts, the park possessed a charm all its own—a testament to the harmonious coexistence of nature and urban life. Grant Park served as more than just a recreational space; it was a vibrant hub of community life, where families, friends, and school groups gathered for outdoor gatherings and barbecues. Here, amidst the rustling leaves and laughter-filled picnics, memories were made and bonds were strengthened. As I wandered further into the park's depths, I came upon the Atlanta Zoo, its presence seamlessly integrated into the fabric of Grant Park's landscape. From certain vantage points, I caught glimpses of majestic elephants, their graceful presence adding a touch of wonder to the modern contours of the nearby parking deck. Grant Park, with its rich canvas of sights and sounds, captured the essence of East Atlanta's spirit—a place where nature and community converge in perfect harmony. It was a journey of exploration and wonder, a testament to the timeless beauty that resides within the heart of our city.

Awesome awesome, great place for the whole family. Wheelchair accessible, parents can easily take their strollers for the kids or rent them, as well as the wheelchairs. (Motorized chairs/scooters as well) If kids get hot, they also have a mini Waterpark so they can refresh, so bring extra clothing or bathing suit as well.

This park is right there by the Atlanta zoo and is a good place to do exercise walking look at the nature i take some pictures from the zoo but some of them are from nature

Really nice park but not very accessible with public transit. We took Marta as close as we could and still had to Uber. Walking dead filming sites around and then the zoo is super fun.

One of my favorite places. Especially in the spring.

The parking garage is now $10 to park, but at least it's all day not hourly. I went for the dessert festival and it was many vendors. It would have been cool to have performances too.

Conveniently located in the middle of Atlanta, large, spacious with plenty of stores, bars and businesses in the neat vicinity. The Atlanta Zoo is also located at the park. Great place for the family and a plethora of fun activities available... Worth the Trip!!!👌🏾👍🏾💯

Lovely park for running or just relaxing in the green space of a picnic day. It is nestled in the a residential area so it is very quiet yet lively. There is a huge parking garage as well, it is paid parking.

Grant Park in Atlanta is a beautiful and expansive green space that offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. The park is well-maintained and features a variety of amenities, including walking trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, and even a zoo. One of the highlights of Grant Park is the historic Oakland Cemetery, which is located within the park grounds. The cemetery is a fascinating place to explore, with its ornate gravestones and beautiful landscaping. The park is also home to the Cyclorama, a unique museum that showcases a massive painting depicting the Battle of Atlanta during the Civil War. The museum offers a fascinating glimpse into Atlanta's history. Overall, Grant Park is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to enjoy some outdoor recreation in Atlanta. Whether you're looking to take a leisurely stroll, have a picnic, or learn more about the city's history, Grant Park has something for everyone.

Great place to check out and enjoy the outdoors. The zoo is there and you can have your kids walk around to find the tiny little door.

We walked through this park to get to the zoo and then we walked through it to leave the zoo on the other side. This park is large and very lovely, with a lot of different sort of areas for the different activities you'd like to do. There are even sections that have BBQs and benches were you can have a meal. At the time of the year we went, the leaves were bare but spring was in the air and there were buds abound. I can only imagine how lush and beautiful it is during the summer. I appreciate that there is a parking deck because if I lived here and wanted to come to the park for something special, like a concert, it's nice to have that option.

Love the new look or facelift to grant park. It has more family appeal than before including our zoo!

Walked around this park that's next to the zoo. This park is nice and huge. We attended an outdoor concert event here with a ton of vendors. They had nice restrooms and the park offered a lot of shade to set up seating to watch entertainment. Parking was only $10. We also enjoyed the vendors and the food trucks

This park was one of the big draws for moving to Summerhill about a 1/4 - 1/2 mile walk to it. An 88 acre park with historic significance in the Civil Wars Battle of Atlanta among other things it also houses a zoo, playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball hoops, a rec center, a large pool, a cyclorama (a museum of the civil war), and lots of room to picnic. Seems like we come here every day. Pick up something by the Grant Park Coffee house like one of their scones and coffee then continue on over and kill about 2 hours. During weekends in the summer Grant Park hosts their famous farmers market and summer bands will come to play music. Reading some of the earlier reviews the park is still transforming. Construction is still present on the zoo grounds and the cyclorama has changed too. It's going to be interesting when this C19 stuff blows over how much more fun awaits us all.

Large beautiful park next door to the Zoo. There are so many nice activities around this zoo. I would love if there were more signage around the park so theres less confusion when looking for certain areas (picnic areas, parking, etc.).

I've been coming here since 1964. I was born that year and don't remember anything until years later but my mom brought us here all the time. I remember the zoo from when I was younger and I remember the park very well from probably 5 on up...we lived off Cogar Drive in Decatur and we were here often. It is nice to see trees and flora that are older than yourself, and know that they have older and also fond memories of the park. I hope this park lasts far beyond my life and memories, and far beyond the memories of my children, and their children. We have one last place to plant our feet as humans, and places of solace, imagination, spiritual cleansing and nourishment like this should be left to thrive and survive... and we as stewards of such splendor, should be benign human beings, not malignant human doings.

Nice large park to take a stroll, people watch, have a picnic and go to the zoo. There are plenty of places to roam around and lots of trees to sit under on hot days. You can find street parking or park in a new garage that is $12 for the day or $3 an hour.

Visited this park for Summer Shade Festival. This was my first time at this park. It is huge and very nice. I was able to park in the parking deck for $10 but there is also street parking. This park is also combined with the Atlanta Zoo. Can't wait to visit again

Grant park has really changed, its be a while since I visited this park so I truly forgot how beautiful it was, it was nice to see all of the new additions such as the skate park and the parking deck.... all very nice. We enjoyed the many walking trails. I was also excited to see the city bikes and scooters available .....we are definitely planning a trip to the zoo soon.

What a wonderful park!!! It is full of beautiful scenery. There is a community center and swimming pool which I have not been to yet. It has been closed thanks to covid-19. There are some nice trails and hills for running. There is a playground which is real nice. Tennis courts and basketball courts. There are however homeless people sleeping under large pines and in picnic shelters. I wouldn't come at night but it is probably closed anyway. During the day it is a fun place to bring the whole family

One of my favorite parks in the city. Not as crowded as Piedmont Park yet it doesn't feel like you're in the city. This park houses Zoo Atlanta so once in awhile you hear lions roaring and the old Cyclorama.

A premier Atlanta park. It's large, with a lot of trees, walking paths, some tennis courts, basketball courts, a baseball diamond, a huge public pool, tons of picnic spots, several large pavilions for group outings and, of course, a world-class zoo. Toss in Sunday's farmers market and Grant Park takes it's place as perhaps Atlanta's second best park (behind Piedmont). And now it's walking distance from where I'm living!

Had a night picnic with my friend and it was very nice and relaxing. Definitely needs more lighting though.

An enjoyable place that is friendly for pets. I enjoy the walk through the park; not just as a local photographer but as somebody who legitimately likes strolling through nature on a nice day. Grant park extends for a couple of miles and has both public and street parking. The zoo also accompanies the park, but I have yet to view the inside. If you are going on a weekend I would suggest public transportation as it is harder to find a place to park. You shouldn't have much of an issue on the weekdays. There are plenty of walking paths; benches to have picnics, and playgrounds for the kids to enjoy.

This park just blew my mind. It was located near Zoo Atlanta and was just surprisingly large as Piedmont Park. When you're in the park, some parts will look just like Piedmont: The paved paths that winds around the park with trees and green grass on both sides. There were nice lakes and plenty of green space for picnics. There was a nice playground area for the kids as well. There were plenty of parking spots, but if you're here for the Grant Park Festival then you might as well find parking in the nearby neighborhoods.

I roamed about the park after arriving for the Grant Park Farmers Market FYLA. I picked up a cool Yelp reusable grocery bag and looked at the vendors' wares. It was still quite early (maybe just a little before noon) and I made up my mind that I would grab something for lunch. But I wasn't hungry yet, so I thought that maybe a little bit of walking would get my metabolism going. And I wear a pedometer, so I'm always looking for excuses to increase my step count. Grant Park is a lovely park with lots of path for walking or jogging/running. I walked a good part of the trails and loved that there was lots of shade. I sat at the bench in front of the fountain to just take in the peaceful sound of water and I watched families with their young children on the playground. The area where the farmers market takes place is bustling and full of life. People coming and going, with their bags of local produce and hands full of food prepared there. Go visit and enjoy this nice retreat in the city.

Sometimes I feel like Piedmont Park gets so much pub that we forget about how great Grant Park is too. When I first moved to Atlanta I spent many a weekend exploring Grant Park, watching the ultra competitive soccer matches on the fields, and playing street hockey with some new friends on the tennis courts. Grant Park encloses Zoo Atlanta and Cyclorama, so there's something for the kids if you can't keep them engrossed by walking them around the park. Sure it's not as big and beautiful as Piedmont, but if you want a less crowded, more neighborhood feel for a nice afternoon than I'd recommend trying out Grant Park in a heartbeat.

Grant Park-- maligned by many, overlooked in favor of the more glamorous Piedmont Park, it's an old park that's finding its footing again. Look, I like Grant Park. It's no Piedmont Park, but it's not trying to be. Since Grant Park is characterized by hills and trees and the paths that wind around them, there aren't as many open spaces here as there are in Piedmont Park. In fact, with that weirdly constructed hill just off of 10th Street, it seems like Piedmont Park is trying to be Grant Park. So there. Oh Grant Park used to be pretty sketchy; the discarded crack vials and used condoms can attest to that. (Don't worry; I can guarantee that none of those condoms come from me, as mine are now being used by Goodyear for their fleet of blimps.) But with the gentrification of the surrounding neighborhood, the park has grown softer and more trustworthy. (I still wouldn't walk around there at night, though one drunken night I did and my stumbling around was probably more a danger to myself than any possible hoodlums and neer do wells.) But how can you not like Grant Park? It's got a zoo! Where else can you hear lions roar and elephants trumpet while you grill a hot dog? It's got the Cyclorama! It's got its own police station! It's even got a playground sitting on top of an old Civil War fortification! Swords into plowshares indeed. So give the GP some love even as it continues to get better. (The huge zoo renovation's going to be interesting.) Five stars for my neighborhood park.

I wish I had more time to enjoy the park. I only drove around it in search of parking but I can tell it's amazing! I checked out the rather disappoint Farmer's Market here. Once my daughter grows up, and if I ever find myself in ATL again, I'll take her to the zoo and play some sports out here with her, maybe even go on a bike ride.

This is a lovely park. We visited for a Food Truck Festival recently. The park seems large. We entered from one side and later discovered the park's actual size. There is a place with playground equipment for small children. It has lots of trees, so shade is abundant. There is a large paved circle that people likely use as a walking path for exercise and dogs, but this day all of the food trucks were parked there, which made it easy to make your rounds. After grabbing food we sat on the grass with our chairs, but lots of people had blankets for seating too. There seemed to be decent parking, but there was some construction happening near by which looked like it was taking up parking. We ended up parking on a residential street. There is a designated lot for the park, but it was full. Overall, nice place for festival and I imagine it's a nice place when the crowds are gone too.

Venue: Grant Park Decor: Grass, Green & Trees Service: Self-served Environment: Nature(ish) Food: N/A Prices: Free Conclusion: Grant Park is apart of the Atlanta Zoo. Around the Zoo is a public swimming pool. In addition there is basketball courts, soccer fields, fields to grill food as well as space for entertainment and covered park benches. It serves its purpose. If hosting a big event, the parking is extremely terrible as well as extremely limited. Not a bad place to go for a jog, take a walk with family, friends or have a celebration. Not spectacular but also not too shabby. Overall: C

Man, this is a really nice park, stopped by here after getting a slice at Grant Pizza and wanted to walk off some of my calories. Very well maintained and peaceful park. As Benjamin G. noted there is tons of parking all around this park is situated within a residential area, not that that is a bad thing but a positive as if you can't park right by the park there is plenty of parking up or down any of the streets surrounding the park. Lots of trees and open spaces, not enough benches and I believe it's attached to the zoo. There's also a farmer's market on Sunday's from 9 am - 1 pm you can't beat that.

Nothing great about this park. The grounds are nothing but basic. There is a good parking area because it is not the best park. The playground area is decent but nothing great. Not the best place for small kids on wheels because it is in a hill, therefore they will not stand the pedaling up hill. Piedmont is by far much better than this old park.

Grant Park is beautiful. Huge, old trees line winding pathways. It contains the zoo, a community pool, a dog park, tennis courts, basketball court, farmer's markets, and some historical situations. Cyclorama is being turned into something zoo-related. Grant Park is also getting a weird fancy parking lot? They had to kill a bunch of the beautiful trees to make that happen and I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, but don't hate the player, hate the game! Grant Park is still gorgeous and fun and relaxing and all of the good things.

I had been meaning to actually pay a visit to the entire Grant Park area and recently I had my first instance in the entire neighborhood. I spent a good portion of midday on a weekday in GP and absolutely loved it. Though it was a bit of a dreary day, I think it really added to the entire park and the surrounding streets. All of the rather old trees and seemingly older houses really gave a sense of history and almost like it was an escape from some of the more busy and popular places in Atlanta. Since the entire park is south of I-20 and any other busy streets and thoroughfares, you can't really feel a lot of the hustle while you are in the park. I really love all of the winding paths that go up and down hills throughout the park. At one point, it really felt a lot bigger than I had anticipated. I was really happy to see all of the parking available around the park, too. Plenty available on the street (for free) or in many lots on each end of the park. The parking lot which grants (no pun intended) access to Zoo Atlanta and Cyclorama is a good place to start, too. I'm a big fan of this park and can't wait to come back for a bike ride or afternoon of walking the paths. Definitely one of my new favorite places.

I don't know what others go to Grant Park for, but by far the biggest and the best event that occurs there that I am aware of has to be the Annual House In The Park (HITP) gathering that happens there every Sunday before Labor Day, since 2012. HITP is a fabulous affair where 'househeads' from the world over converge to dance and lose our collective minds" to the genre of music known as House Music.' House music has a colorful history beginning in Chicago some time ago. (I don't want to get the dates wrong). Although I can safely say "I was a teenager at the time." Frankie Knuckles is the man who started it all having dance parties in warehouses in Chicago, and combining two words house from warehouse and music, so began the beginning of a genre. It is banging music that simply goes non-stop for hours and hours. At Grant Park, the two large pavilions is where the event is held. One has the DJ's who are like 'gods' to 'househeads.' There's DJ Kemit, Ramon Rasoul, Salah Ananse, and Kai Alce who have been at the helm for all the years I have attended. The other pavilion is the overflow area, but believe me when I tell you everybody is trying to get to where the energy is so high, you feel like you can fly. People be dancing for all they are worth! Everybody is dancing with everybody and nobody. I saw a guy having a real good time dancing with a speaker and he was in the zone. A house party event is the only place you can go to and the tables serve as elevated dance floors because there is no space on the regular dance floor. If you do manage to commandeer any little space, the minimum you will get is about 12 inches by 12 inches of floor space. I will dance just moving my head and my arms because there's no place to move. Sweat is pouring from pores, everybody is smiling, laughing and singing. You will never see happier people anywhere like you will see at a house music event. If you're in luck you will get to see Urban Spiritual Dancer Shana Webb throw down along with her partners. She is awesome! While I was table dancing - a dance circle broke out and Shana Webb was in it and she was dazzling. She always is and she's simply a joy to watch. "Nobody does it like she does" said the man standing next to me. Shana dances from her soul - talk about poetry in motion. She's in a current film about "Urban Spiritual Dancing" by Ramadhan Doc Nanji that I am looking forward to seeing. Dancing to house music is definitely a spiritual thing, without the politics of religion. So, anybody can do it, with no respect of person. I loved seeing young people there really digging it. People with their children dancing, fathers with babies, everybody having a blast! Grant Park on the Sunday before Labor Day is not the only time to enjoy house" music. There are weekly and monthly events that are happening around town. So, if you haven't been to one and are thinking about it you should do it because it's the closest thing to a Pentacostal Church on a Sunday morning without the church politics, and it's too much fun!

Grant Park is a nice park. It's a decent sized park in the middle of East Atlanta. It's also a popular park. I came here on a rainy day and all the pavilions were packed. It's connected to the Zoo and Cyclorama. So if you're bored, I guess you can check out those places for a fee. They have trees and a lake here. The lake has a heron, I thought that was cool. And of course they have trees, it's a park in Atlanta. The bathrooms here are pretty dirty though. It looks like they never washed it in years. They have a pretty big parking lot. If you want to park near the pavilions, go in through Boulevard side. They have a rec center with a pool, tennis courts, and other recreational stuff. Speaking of which, their jogging trail is pretty good. I see a lot of people jogging here. I saw a bunch of security guards here. I don't know why. I still smelled weed near the pavilions. Maybe they were there to get rid of the homeless people.

Since moving into the neighborhood a few months ago...I find myself coming more and more to this beautiful park. It has quickly become one of my favorite places. Not only do they host a lovely farmers market on Sundays (see my review for more details on that), but it's also an all around beautiful place to enjoy a part of your day. From their well maintained lawns to their large playground to their gorgeous shady trees...it's the perfect place to have a picnic, take a walk/run or find a swing to bring you back to your childhood. You're far away from the bright lights of the city...you can truly gather your thoughts and relax here. Overall...the pup, boyfriend and I are all fans of this fantastic piece of Atlanta. I highly suggest it's time for you to go check it out!

Love, love, love Grant Park. I love the old trees, the history, the roar of the lions. I love the big rectangle of quality sidewalks mixed in with more meandering pathways to cut through the park. I love the plethora of parking throughout the neighborhood. I love that it's mostly flat and incredibly shaded. I love that it's full enough to feel safe and well-loved but never obscenely crowded. I love that I live in the city that has places like this.

I think Grant Park may have surpassed Piedmont as my favorite park in Atlanta. Grant Park has many trees, providing shade, which is great for hot summer days. There are also multiple pavilions available and it appears people can bring their own grills to the park; this in itself is a plus. I definitely think Grant has more flavor than Piedmont. On my visit there were a couple of independent vendors and people playing instruments, it added for a nice atmosphere, and there were multiple family reunions going on. Yep, Grant Park is my new outdoor love.

Move over Piedmont Park!!! Have y'all ever been to Grant Park?! Probably not if you are reading this review... To get straight to the point, GO TO THIS PARK! It is amazing! The drive from the 'burbs is worth it! I went here yesterday for the first time I can recall, and I concluded that Grant Park must be getting most of the City of Atlanta's money. 'Why?'- you ask... The pool is amazing, the playground attracted this 25 year to go play on it, and there is plenty of green space to roam with the dog, or to go take a jog. There is also a baseball/ soccer field (interesting concept, I may add... In all my 10 years of playing soccer, I had never witnessed that!). So, the deal with the pool is this: on weekdays, it is free from 1:30-4 and $4 before that. It has to be the largest pool I have ever encountered and, being a fish like myself, that is impressive. Downside: there are a lot of kids there- duh!... So bring the IPOD for sure! Uno mas negative: my cell phone service was shady there for some reason (T-Mobile). Hope you have a great time! I will certainly be back there with my dogs and for the playground. After all, age is just a number, right?!?

I've lived in Atlanta for 12 years, and this was my first "visit" to Grant Park other than the couple of times that I've been to the zoo. In training for a half marathon, a friend mapped a route from his house in the Highlands to Grant Park and back, with a little more than a mile being through GP itself. I'm disappointed that it's taken me this long to find this beautiful area. Sure, it's not exactly close to where I live or even my adopted "intown" neighborhoods, but with it's wide lanes, beautiful old shade trees, rolling hills, playground, swings, pool, gym, water fountains, and attractions, it's worth spending some quality time there on a more frequent basis. At 11am on a chilly Saturday morning, there weren't all that many folks just on the paths (plenty at the zoo), making it seem like it's less crowded than Piedmont Park. I'll have to plan some more runs and visits to see if this is true. #Yelp365 - 296/365

he best and most overlooked park in the city of Atlanta. Very quiet and just the right size for a running, walking your dog, or checking out an event that is taking place. The pros: 1. Plenty of parking in two lots. One is off of Boulevard and the other off of Cherokee. Make sure your goodies are tucked away. Unfortunately there are transients that will look for the old five-finger discount in a vehicle. If you park on the street, be aware that the dreaded ParkAtlanta might patrol the area and ticket you. 2. Nice and spacious without being gigantic. During the summer and into fall the farmer's market opens up on Sundays from 9:30 - 1:00. Your typical overpriced and over-hyped goods can be found there. Expect lots of people that have no clue how to stand to the left or right to talk. I usually just walk right in the middle of their conversations to aggravate them. 3. Great place to walk to your dog. There are doggie bag stations but they never have any bags in them. I'm bothered by that and it makes the place lose a star. 4. It's nice and quiet on most days. Expect the large crowds on holiday weekends. There is a huge grilling area for parties and gatherings in the middle of the park. Just contact the city to reserve it. 5. It's in a beautiful neighborhood with tons of historic homes. If you have time, see the Cyclorama. It's a gem of a museum that explains the Civil War history of Atlanta. I really dig the place. The cons: 1. As I said before, lock away your goodies to prevent break-ins on your car. There are a few too many transients for my comfort but I'm the type to look a person in the eye which informs them of their impending doom should they attempt to hassle me. 2. Not all of the water fountains work so make sure you bring plenty of water. 3. Not enough patrols in the park to make sure people are following the rules. I do believe in the dog-at-large rule and that people should follow it. You never know if your dog will get into a tussle with another dog. It's always the ones that say their dogs are friendly that end up with a dog fight. 4. As for the dogs, the doggie bag stations never have bags in them. Why keep them around if they're not going to be refilled or monitored?

After having lived downtown for almost 2 years now right within walking distance of Grant Park, I don't know how I'd never been before. I'd heard bad word of muggings and slighted terrain, and with so many other great parks in Atlanta I'd never really found the need to take a visit. I was pretty happily surprised when I finally ventured near, though. It's a park unlike the others. Enclosing Cyclorama and Zoo Atlanta, two places I also don't frequent too often, Grant kind of goes on for a long time and manages to include different types of setting over a medium sized space. There are pavilions located off from the walkway that are perfect for picnics in the rain, and larger pavilions located on the opposite side where I've seen people convene for exercise groups. The area seems much more sequestered than other parks I've been to. You almost feel out nowhere, which is nice. I can't say that it's the most glamorous or memorable park of all time, but it definitely has its place and can serve for a nice afternoon--not to mention being within walking distance of so many great little businesses.

I'm probably biased. My love for Grant Park could have spawned because I have some awesome memories with my girl here. The park is great though, as long as you don't mind your dog finding a chicken wing bone every time you go to the park, that is. I run/walk/walk the dog through the park. It's just so comfortable at Grant Park. I don't feel like people are judging me. *cough cough* Piedmont Park *cough* I can just relax and hang with the step-dog-daughter and my girl. And the Summer Shade Fest? By far my favorite festival. And being able to walk to the park... priceless. Love this neighborhood! =)

Grant Park is pretty, but not super functional. It's a great place to take a stroll, but there isn't as much flat, open ground as Piedmont Park, so it's sometimes hard to find a spot to throw the frisbee. Zoo Atlanta is located in Grant Park, as is the Civil War museum, Cyclorama. There is a soccer field, tennis courts and a jungle gym for kids.

This is a great place to hang out, and not overcrowded like Piedmont Park or the Beltline. It's pretty huge and segmented, so you usually are looking at more trees than people. It'll make you forget you're in the middle of Atlanta. It's a great place to run, bike, or toss a frisbee around. Lots of shade! Watch your stuff and know your surroundings after dark, duh.

I took an afternoon stroll in this park last weekend with my furry son Onassis (my dog). It was a beautiful Fall day and I loved all the pretty brown and red leaves. Grant Park is far more laid back than Piedmont , I just wish Grant Park had a leash-less dog park too. My only complaint is...why the hell did they cut down the basketball nets??? Just sawed them down. One thing I miss about Los Angeles parks and beaches that I haven't found yet in Atlanta is the Saturday morning "eye candy" playing basketball.

Grant park is a cool park. It does the normal park job description: be pretty, have shade, offer wide, green spaces, sidewalks, playground, fields, basketball courts and a pool. It does its job well. I like it here and plan on spending more time with this park.

Ahhh......Grant Park. Lots of trees, lots of shade. A place to fend of the heat in a natural way, a stroll underneath the massive leafy green. The pond, a real gem. A great way to refresh one's gaze.

I'm a bit reluctant to review Grant Park, on account of the whole, drawing attention to a little-known but awesome thing has a tendency to ruin it. But... I figure enough people know about Grant Park already. The park itself is pretty old, as evidenced by the style of the neighborhood and the gigantic trees. True to the South, many of the large, older trees are oaks. This means that there is a TON of leaf litter and acorns on the ground everywhere. Unlike Piedmont, there aren't as many wide open spaces, so if you want to relax on the ground somewhere, be prepared: it's pretty crunchy down there. While I don't have any kids, I do have a dog (he's basically like my kid) and Grant Park is probably my #1 go-to place when he's in need of some exercise. You see, despite having some great trails to jog/walk/bike around on, there is an unofficial dog park right next to the basball/soccer/all-purpose sports field that sits down the hill from the basketball courts, and it's a great place to socialize your furry friend/child and let him get some exercise. This 'dog park' is NOT fenced in, so if you have a dog that is not obedient or runs off any chance he gets, definitely do not bring him here. There is one guy, who despite coming here plenty of times, still hasn't learned this lesson. When his dog eventually runs off LIKE ALL THE OTHER TIMES, he'll disrupt everyone else's time at the park by wandering around and angrily, desperately screaming his dog's name. So annoying, especially since he makes no effort to go look for her, and is laboring under the assumption that the dog isn't having a great time being away from his angry ass as in no hurry to run back to those blood-curdling screams. Anyway, moral of the story: make sure your dog isn't the type to run off. No one's supervising the dogs but their owners, so no one's going to help you get your dog if it runs away. Dog manners: 98% of the dogs here are well-trained and handled by responsible owners. This means: 1. I've seen a few minor squabbles (i.e., somebody was on a humping spree and eventually got told) but never any aggression or fights. Let's keep it that way. If your dog has issues, DON'T BRING IT HERE. You know who you are: if you have to take any extra measures to ensure your dog behaves around others, this isn't the place for you. 2. There is a post with poop-bags at the end of the field, but it isn't always stocked with bags. Everyone brings their own bags and cleans up after their dog. EVERYONE. More than one trash can are on the premises to facilitate this. Clean up after your dog. Trust me, it's going to get there and lose its shit running around with all the other dogs, literally. Excited, running around dogs = plenty of poop. My last guideline is one I wish more of the regulars here would follow. BRING WATER. Every time I come I bring a bowl and a Nalgene full of water (I make sure that he works really hard and gets in enough exercise, but I'm also not a stupid, inconsiderate human, and know that if I were doing the same amount of exercise, I'd be dying for water too.) And despite majority of giddy dogs, doing nothing but running, I'm always the only person that does this. This also means that all the other dogs come up to me to get water. The owners are always apologetic that their dogs are drinking my water... I don't really care about your dog's behavior here, but maybe your dog gets thirsty while he's here and it would be a GOOD IDEA to bring some FREE WATER with you from now on? (?!?!) In the same vein... toys. I learned early on that my dog is in love with chasing the ball. I make sure he gets that experience a few times a week and gets a good workout while doing it. Playing with the Chuck-it (http://www.amazon.com/Chuckit-Classic-Launcher-Colors-Vary/dp/B00006IX59) is BY FAR his most favorite thing in the entire world, and turns out a lot of other dogs like it too. There are a few other dog-owners who bring this toy with them, but most just kind of bring the dog to socialize and that's it. I kinda feel for these guys... You know, your dog clearly loves playing with this thing. It's a less than $10 investment on your part, why not just buy him a toy to play with while you're here? All in all, my experiences there have been overwhelmingly positive. While I've moved further east and I'm not as close as I used to be, I still make the trip on sunny Weekend days.

What can I say - I heart Grant Park! I've lived there for almost 4 years and met my husband there - so it is definitely home to me and my dogs! Great low-key green space (second to Piedmont in terms of space). Always quiet and peaceful. Paths good for biking or walking. Lots of dogs. Playground always packed. Lots of sporting events going on. I've always found it to be clean. Fun to walk around with our dogs when the zoo is packed. Great way to socialize them with kids. It's always funny - even thought most of them just came from seeing all sorts of exotic animals - they are always fascinated with our dogs and want to pet them. Overall a fun place. We walk around there 4-5 times a week. Live there now, will live there for a long time to come!

Beautiful park. Lots of big trees for shade. Pavilions with grills are huge. Good time had by all.

I've lived within 3 blocks of Grant Park since 1998 (2 apartments and bought my house 4 yrs ago) and I have to say I LOVE having this green space, which was designed by Olmstead Brothers. It is not as well-groomed as Piedmont, but it's also not as packed. Great for biking and dogs. Recent improvements are good, you can hear the lions roar at feeding time (dusk), and it's about 2.5 mile jog if you follow the sidewalks around the perimeter of its boundaries. The granite gazebos are available for rentals. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grant_Park_(Atlanta)

Ah you so shady. Ah ah you so shady. Going to Grant Park always makes me feel like I am taking a step back in time to an era when cell phones weren't plastered to people's ears and McDonald's didn't exist. The houses ringing the park are old Victorians and give you something to look at as you are powering away while jogging around this hilly park. The old trees make Grant Park spectacular and help give you a sense that you are somewhere far, far away from the Atlanta metropolitan area. I love to jog here and never feel unsafe. My favorite thing about Grant Park is that it is where the zoo is located at. I always hold out hope that some day I will turn a corner and see a panda bear hanging out or a tiger sunbathing in front of me. Let's just hope they aren't mad.

Awesome park! My dog loved all the smells and trees and shade, and I loved the billions of adorable, fluffy-bottomed little squirrels frolicking about. My husband and I both appreciated that, because there weren't many people or kids around, we were able to take a break on the swing set. Fun for the whole family!