Piedmont Park
Piedmont Park is an urban park in Atlanta, Georgia, situated about 1 mile northeast of Midtown, in between the Midtown and also Virginia Highland communities. Initially the land was owned by Dr. Benjamin Pedestrian, that used it as his out-of-town gent’s farm as well as house. He marketed the land in 1887 to the Gentlemen’s Driving Club, which wanted to establish an unique club as well as auto racing ground for equine lovers. The Driving Club got in an arrangement with the Piedmont Presentation Firm, headed by famous Atlantan Charles A. Collier, to make use of the land for fairs as well as presentations and later provided the park its name. The park was originally made by Joseph Forsyth Johnson to host the initial of two significant expositions held in the park in the late 19th century. The Piedmont Exposition opened in October 1887 to great fanfare. The event was a success and set the stage for the Cotton States and also International Exposition which was kept in the park 7 years later in 1895. Both exhibitions showcased the success of the region that had occurred throughout and also after the Reconstruction
Things to do at Piedmont Park
There’s never a scarcity of things to do at Piedmont Park. From sprinkling in the swimming pool to running sprints around the track to absorbing the sights of nature, there’s something for every person. Make a day out of your see as well as take in what the Park has to provide.
AQUATICS AS WELL AS SWIMMING POOL
Our pool has four lap lanes, is ADA obtainable, has a beach entrance with a current network for floating, storage locker areas and also showers, giving ins, and also a designed deck.
Heritage Water fountain has greater than 70 jets that spray water as much as 30 feet in the air.
BIKING
Piedmont Park is a Relay Bike Share website. Get a bike through your phone, and afterwards enjoy the ride!
There are miles of roads and also paths through the Park that are bike and wheel friend
CANINE PARKS
There are two off-leash pet dog parks that are completely preserved by the Piedmont Park Conservancy.
This unique three-acre off-leash location brings in more than 700,000 visitors every year.
The canine parks include shaded areas, benches, water terminals, as well as nearby washrooms.
EVENTS
The Piedmont Park Conservancy hosts four benefit events in the Park throughout the year: the Dog Dash 5k as well as Dash, Landmark Lunch, Party for Piedmont Park, and also Splish Splash Doggie Bash.
The Park is always loaded with enjoyable, exciting events. Have a look at our calendar to see the latest things to do.
FITNESS AND EXERCISE
Piedmont Park has miles of walking as well as jogging paths with water fountains spread along the way.
You’ll discover Piedmont Park is the location for all sporting activities from biking and also swimming to football, track and also physical fitness classes.
The Park has basketball, volleyball, tennis, and also bocce courts available for rental.
FOOD AND ALSO BEVERAGE
Several outing choices for your to delight in together with snack bar.
Piedmont Park provides visitors a wide array of options varying from warm snack food to cold drinks, situated throughout Atlanta’s favored park.
