Piedmont Park

Beautiful Piedmont Park is the largest park (200 acres) in the city of Atlanta. The park is located next to Midtown—a walk's distance from Georgia Tech's campus. As a result of being so close to Midtown, the views in the park are an interesting contrast of nature and skyscrapers in the distance. As Ben reminded us in his last post, we should all get off of campus more. Piedmont Park is a great place to do so and offers many fun and relaxing activities. The green space can be used for walking and playing sports. The two playgrounds are excellent if adults with kids visit the park. The lake (Lake Clara Meer) is useful for fishing. The swimming pool and bathhouse are commonly used in the summer. In addition, several festivals are held there annually such as the Atlanta Dogwood Festival and Screen on the Green. Therefore, this 200 acre park is useful for many activities, including walking, picnicking, swimming, fishing, and playing.

-Oliver