Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium

Park Former major sports stadium in Atlanta, demolished 1997

A former multi-purpose stadium in Atlanta that once hosted Major League Baseball and NFL teams; the site is visited for its place in 20th-century American sports history.

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Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium was a multipurpose sports stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, that opened in 1965 and served as the home of the Atlanta Braves (Major League Baseball) and the Atlanta Falcons (National Football League) during its working life. The stadium was one of the large municipal venues of its era and was demolished in 1997.

The stadium was built for both baseball and American football with substantially larger seating for football than for baseball; during its use it hosted professional baseball and football seasons and large civic events. Its dual-purpose design influenced sightlines and seating arrangements typical of mid-century multipurpose stadia.

Constructed by Fulton County and the City of Atlanta in the mid-1960s, the stadium opened in 1965, hosted baseball and football through the 1960s to 1990s, and was vacated and demolished after the teams relocated to more modern facilities in the 1990s.

The stadium was located in downtown Atlanta within Fulton County, close to the central business district and transport links; the site was later redeveloped following demolition.

  • Dates: Opened in 1965 as a multipurpose municipal stadium and demolished in 1997 after its teams moved to newer venues.
  • Design: Designed as a dual-use stadium with larger capacity for football and reduced capacity for baseball.
Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium
Former site: Downtown Atlanta - formerly on Fulton County property near the intersection of Hank Aaron Drive and Central Avenue
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How to Get to Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium #

The stadium was located in downtown Atlanta near the intersection of Hank Aaron Drive and Central Avenue, close to where the current Georgia State University Stadium and surrounding development now stand. Use Atlanta MARTA rail to either King Memorial or Georgia State stations and walk or take a short taxi from there.

Tips for Visiting Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium #

  • The stadium itself was demolished in 1997; visit the Georgia State University campus nearby and the plaques marking the stadium's place if seeking the site's memory.
  • Consult local Atlanta sports history groups or the Atlanta History Center for archival photos and stories of Hank Aaron and the 1996 Olympics moments tied to the stadium.

Best Time to Visit Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium #

Visit Atlanta city sites in spring or autumn for comfortable weather when walking downtown.

Spring
March-May · 10-25°C (50-77°F)
Pleasant weather to walk the downtown Atlanta area and explore nearby museums.
Summer
June-August · 22-33°C (72-91°F)
Hot and humid; outdoor exploration is best in morning or evening.
Autumn
September-November · 12-26°C (54-79°F)
Cooling temperatures and less humidity - good for walking tours of the area.

Weather & Climate near Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium #

Climate

Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1294 mm/year), wettest in March.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°

Weather

127 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°

Weather

120 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (142 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

142 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 23°

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 27°

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 30°

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
21° 32°

Weather

127 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 31°

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 28°

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 23°

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

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