Piedmont Park
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
By Rosey Sumrall.
If you are looking for a place in Atlanta that is both relaxing and beautiful, check out Piedmont Park. Since 1904 Atlantans have been visiting this serene park located 2 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. It runs down 10th Street and Piedmont Avenue.
Piedmont Park offers its guests a myriad of things to do. One of the most enjoyable activities is following one of the four walking paths. Along the way you will pass fountains and plush green grass along the Clara Meer Lake.
Along with walking there are many other exercise related activities for you and your family. During the summer there is a swimming pool available at the Aquatic Center. Twelve tennis courts are available to the public if you want to hit some balls. Bicycle and rollerblading paths are separate from pedestrian walking paths so you can move faster. Along with two soccer fields, two sand volleyball courts and two softball fields. At Piedmont Park you can really get into shape!
If you would prefer to do less walking and more relaxing- then you are in luck! Piedmont Park stocks Clara Meer Lake with fish and all are welcome to catch them. They also provide guests with grills and picnic facilities if you want to have an outdoor party. You can also do one of the most relaxing things offered here- bird watching. With more than 175 identified species, there is plenty of watching to do.
Now what about the dog? Piedmont Park allows dogs to walk with the owners when on a leash; but one of the park’s best features is the separate Dog Park. They have enclosures for large dogs (above 30 lbs) and small dogs so everyone can play with dogs of the same size. Inside this gated park your dogs can be off leash, as long as they play well with others. There is also a watering hole right in the middle, so be sure to bring a dog bowl for some fresh water.
Activities and events are always being held at Piedmont Park, including a recent Paul McCartney concert that attracted approximately 40,000 people for a two and a half hour concert to raise money for Piedmont Park’s upcoming expansions.
Check the website for upcoming events and for all the information you need. They are found at www.piedmontpark.org. Go check it out and have some fun!
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