Outdoors Midtown, Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine
Piedmont Park
An outdoor spot in Midtown, Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Afternoon.
Why go
Midtown's big park, with Lake Clara Meer, the Active Oval and wide views of the Midtown towers.
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. The closest of our other picks is South City Kitchen Midtown, 0.6 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Midtown
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 1 hr
- Best time
- Afternoon
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1South City Kitchen Midtown
Contemporary Southern restaurant in a Midtown house since 1993: buttermilk fried chicken, shrimp and grits, she-crab soup.
Food · Downtown & Midtown Atlanta · 0.6 mi straight-line - 2Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail
Paved former rail corridor lined with murals and patios, linking Reynoldstown, Inman Park, Old Fourth Ward and Piedmont Park.
Activity · 0.7 mi straight-line - 3Mary Mac's Tea Room
Midtown Southern dining room open since 1945, known for fried chicken, collards, pot likker and cinnamon rolls.
Food · Downtown & Midtown Atlanta · 1.0 mi straight-line - 4Ponce City Market
The 1926 Sears building on the BeltLine, now a food hall, shops and a rooftop with skyline views.
Shopping · 1.0 mi straight-line - 5Highland Bakery
Neighborhood bakery and brunch spot known for sweet-potato pancakes, biscuits and big breakfasts.
Food · 1.8 mi straight-line - 6Jackson 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 · 1.8 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Piedmont 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
Another curated outdoor spot in Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine. See the full Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine guide.
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 Piedmont Park itself, we suggest: Afternoon.
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
Map links open a live search for Piedmont Park, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 33.78611, -84.37333
- Destination
- Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine, Georgia
- Website
- piedmontpark.org
Piedmont Park: quick answers
How much time do you need at Piedmont Park?
Plan on about an hour at Piedmont Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Piedmont Park?
Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: The BeltLine runs along its eastern edge; finish the walk on the lake loop.
Is Piedmont Park free?
Yes, we list Piedmont Park as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Piedmont Park?
Piedmont Park appears on Atlanta New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Piedmont Park to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine.
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Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.