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Historic Fourth Ward Park

An outdoor spot in Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Midday.

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Historic Fourth Ward Park in Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine
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Why go

Park built around a stormwater pond, with a stone cascade, boardwalks and views of Ponce City Market.

It is one of 7 curated places we feature in Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine, alongside 2 places to eat, 1 activity and 1 outdoor spot. 4 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park and Jackson Street Bridge. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Old Fourth Ward
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Midday

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park

    King's birth home, Ebenezer Baptist Church and his tomb along Auburn Avenue in Sweet Auburn.

    Sight · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Jackson Street Bridge

    Overpass above Freedom Parkway with the most photographed view of the downtown skyline, a short walk from Old Fourth Ward.

    Sight · Downtown & Midtown Atlanta · 0.4 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Krog Street Market

    Food hall in a 1920s warehouse beside the Krog Street Tunnel, with counters for ramen, tacos, barbecue and ice cream.

    Food · 0.5 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Highland Bakery

    Neighborhood bakery and brunch spot known for sweet-potato pancakes, biscuits and big breakfasts.

    Food · 0.6 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Polaris

    Revolving lounge under the blue dome on top of the Hyatt Regency, open since 1967 and back in business since 2014.

    Drinks · Downtown & Midtown Atlanta · 0.9 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Westin Peachtree Plaza

    The 73-story glass cylinder on Peachtree Street; upper-floor rooms look straight across the skyline.

    Stay · Downtown & Midtown Atlanta · 1.0 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Historic Fourth Ward Park is a stop on our Atlanta New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine

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When to go: weather by month, based on Downtown & Midtown Atlanta

Our climate figures for Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine come from nearby Downtown & Midtown Atlanta. Average daily highs in Downtown & Midtown Atlanta run from 50°F in January to 90°F in July; December is usually the wettest month. For Historic Fourth Ward Park itself, we suggest: Midday.

Modelled monthly averages for Downtown & Midtown Atlanta from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Downtown & Midtown Atlanta weather by month (covers Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine).

Getting there

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Coordinates
33.75530, -84.37260
Destination
Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine, Georgia

Historic Fourth Ward Park: quick answers

How much time do you need at Historic Fourth Ward Park?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Historic Fourth Ward Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Historic Fourth Ward Park?

Our pick: Midday. Insider tip: It sits right off the Eastside Trail; detour in on the way north.

Is Historic Fourth Ward Park free?

Yes, we list Historic Fourth Ward Park as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Historic Fourth Ward Park?

Historic Fourth Ward Park appears on Atlanta New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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