Piedmont Park
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Piedmont Park is the premier green space and central gathering place of Atlanta with postcard views of the Midtown Atlanta skyline. The picturesque park features a walking/jogging paths, picnic facilities, playgrounds, tennis courts, public swimming pool, two ponds and dog park. Piedmont Park is home to many of Atlanta’s largest annual events including the Atlanta Dogwood Festival, Atlanta Jazz Festival, the Gay Pride Festival, and Screen on the…
Piedmont Park is the premier green space and central gathering place of Atlanta with postcard views of the Midtown Atlanta skyline. The picturesque park features walking/jogging paths, picnic facilities, playgrounds, tennis courts, a public swimming pool, two ponds and dog park. Piedmont Park is home to many of Atlanta's largest annual events including the Atlanta Dogwood Festival, Atlanta Jazz Festival, The Gay Pride Festival, and Music…
Reasons To Visit Piedmont Park in Atlanta
Often called Atlanta’s “Central Park,” Piedmont Park is the city’s premier green space and an essential stop during your stay. Located in the heart of Midtown, it offers the most iconic, postcard-perfect views of the downtown skyline reflecting off Lake Clara Meer.
Whether you stroll the paved walking paths, enjoy a picnic on the expansive lawns, or hop onto the adjoining Eastside BeltLine trail, the park provides a beautiful urban escape. It’s the perfect place to relax, people-watch, and experience Atlanta’s vibrant outdoor culture in a single afternoon.
FAQs
The park shares the SAGE Parking Facility with the Atlanta Botanical Garden. You can enter the garage via the Monroe Drive entrance. Paid street parking is also available along 10th Street and Piedmont Avenue, though it fills up quickly on weekends.
The Midtown MARTA station is the most convenient stop. From there, it is an easy, straight-shot 10-to-15-minute walk east down 10th Street to the park’s Charles Allen Gate.
Absolutely. Piedmont Park is incredibly dog-friendly, but dogs must remain on a leash while walking the trails and main lawns. A massive, three-acre off-leash dog park (with separate enclosures for large and small dogs) is located under the Park Drive bridge.
Picnics are highly encouraged, and you will see plenty of people lounging with food on Oak Hill and the Active Oval. However, city ordinances prohibit glass containers and open containers of alcohol in the park unless you are attending a specifically permitted festival or event.
Yes, several public restrooms are located throughout the park. The most accessible ones are located near the dog park, behind the Greystone event facility by Lake Clara Meer, at the tennis center, and near the Mayor’s Grove Playground.
Yes! The Eastside Trail of the Atlanta BeltLine intersects Piedmont Park near 10th Street and Monroe Drive, making it easy to walk or bike from the park to popular spots like Ponce City Market and Inman Park.
Food & Beverage For Groups
American
Group Menu Available
Lunch & Dinner
Piedmont Park’s preferred catering partners provide custom menus and full beverage services, ensuring a seamless culinary experience for any gathering, from elegant receptions to outdoor picnics.
Event Services & Experiences
Custom Menus
FAQs
The park can accommodate a wide range of group sizes, typically from intimate gatherings of 20 up to large-scale events of 2,500 guests, depending on which space you choose.
No. You can fully reserve several distinct, private historic venues throughout the park, including Greystone, Magnolia Hall, Dockside, and The Promenade, but not the full park.
Yes, but this is executed through the park’s required list of approved catering partners (such as Bold American Catering and Proof of the Pudding). These partners will work directly with you to design custom menus and handle all food and beverage services for your group.
Yes, it is very convenient. The Midtown MARTA station is the closest stop and is an easy 10-to-15-minute walk straight down 10th Street to the park’s entrances.
You can submit an event inquiry form directly on the Piedmont Park Conservancy’s website, or contact their Venue Rentals and Special Events team by phone or email to start the planning process.
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