Piedmont Park

Piedmont Park is a major urban park in Midtown Atlanta that provides recreational space, walking paths, sports facilities, and event lawns. It is one of the city’s primary public green spaces and a focal point for outdoor activity in Midtown.

The park includes paved promenades, sports courts and fields, playgrounds, lakefront paths and open lawns used for festivals and community gatherings. It is also the site for seasonal and annual events that draw large crowds.

The park originated in the late 19th century and was used as exposition grounds for city events; it has been expanded and adapted over time to serve the recreational needs of Atlanta’s growing population. The park’s layout and facilities have been updated periodically to accommodate events and daily use.

Located in Midtown Atlanta, the park sits north of downtown and is adjacent to major streets and neighborhoods; it is within walking distance of many Midtown cultural venues and commercial corridors.

• Events and access: the park hosts large annual festivals and community events, so parking and access can be restricted during major events
• Nearby attraction: located adjacent to the Atlanta Botanical Garden, creating an easy combined visit for park and garden attractions

What to See #

• Lake Clara Meer: Lake Clara Meer, a small ornamental lake near the park's central promenade used for informal recreation and wildlife viewing
• Great Lawn: the Great Meadow and parade grounds, an open lawn used for festivals, concerts, and large public events