Plan your next outdoor adventure in Atlanta
As the City in a Forest, Atlanta locals love their parks and outdoor spaces for providing fun music festivals, Instagram-worthy skyline views, public dog parks and imaginative playgrounds. Explore further outside the city where you’ll find extreme water parks, scenic mountain trails, serene waterfalls and more. Start your Atlanta adventure below.
Parks and Outdoor Spaces
Whether you’re trying to get in touch with nature, go for a stroll or have a picnic, get a breath of fresh air and enjoy the great outdoors in Atlanta’s top parks and outdoor spaces.
Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area
Atlanta BeltLine
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Cascade Springs Nature Preserve
Centennial Olympic Park
Chastain Park
Chattahoochee River
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Grant Park
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Lake Lanier
Morningside Nature Preserve
Old Fourth Ward Skate Park
Olmsted Linear Park
Path 400
Piedmont Park
Stone Mountain Park
Outdoor Adventures in Atlanta
With a warm year-round climate and lots of great outdoor spaces, the city in a forest invites you to spend time outside. From the best trails for hiking and biking to the area’s top natural attractions, explore ideas to help plan your next outdoor adventure in Atlanta.
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Weekend Guide to Biking in Atlanta
Ultimate List of Things to Do in Atlanta for Nature Lovers
Where to Kayak, Canoe and Cool Off in Atlanta
The 13 Best Public Golf Courses in and around Atlanta
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Outdoor Family Fun in Atlanta and Beyond
The Best Things To Do in Atlanta’s Top Parks
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