City Parks And Gardens in Atlanta

From the shaded paths of Piedmont Park to the carefully tended beds at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, this page brings together all our local guides and articles on City Parks And Gardens across Atlanta. Here you’ll find practical info on neighborhood green spaces, hidden pocket parks, community gardens, and larger destinations where Atlantans walk, picnic, exercise, and unwind outdoors.

Atlanta’s mix of intown parks, BeltLine-adjacent greenspaces, and restored urban forests shapes everything from weekend plans to daily commutes. These articles can help you choose where to go for a quiet morning, a family-friendly afternoon, or a scenic run, and what to expect when you get there—parking, trails, amenities, and nearby spots to explore next—so you can make smarter, locally informed decisions about how to enjoy the outdoors in Atlanta.

City Parks And Gardens

Atlanta Botanical Garden

The Atlanta Botanical Garden is one of the city’s standout outdoor attractions, blending art, horticulture, and skyline views right in the heart of Midtown. Whether you live in Atlanta, are visiting for a weekend, or planning a special event, this garden offers a very Atlanta-specific mix of nature and city energy.

City Parks And Gardens

Lullwater Preserve (Emory)

Lullwater Preserve (often called Lullwater Park or Lullwater Preserve at Emory) is one of Atlanta’s most peaceful green spaces—tucked right into the Emory University campus, just east of Virginia-Highland and Druid Hills. If you’re looking for shaded trails, a small lake, a waterfall, and a suspension bridge without driving to North Georgia, this is a local favorite.

City Parks And Gardens

Oakland Cemetery Gardens

Atlanta’s Historic Oakland Cemetery is much more than a burial ground. For many locals and visitors, it functions as a city garden, arboretum, and peaceful park right in the heart of downtown. If you’re looking for green space with history, winding paths, and thoughtfully designed gardens, Oakland belongs on your Atlanta outdoors list.