Grant Park
Grant Park
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This Atlanta neighborhood is home to Zoo Atlanta and the Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum.
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William D
Atlanta, GA1,162 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
I've been coming here since 1964. I was born that year and don't remember anything until years later but my mom brought us here all the time. I remember the zoo from when I was younger and I remember the park very well from probably 5 on up...we lived off Cogar Drive in Decatur and we were here often.
It is nice to see trees and flora that are older than yourself, and know that they have older and also fond memories of the park.
I hope this park lasts far beyond my life and memories, and far beyond the memories of my children, and their children.
We have one last place to plant our feet as humans, and places of solace, imagination, spiritual cleansing and nourishment like this should be left to thrive and survive...
and we as stewards of such splendor, should be benign human beings, not malignant human doings.
It is nice to see trees and flora that are older than yourself, and know that they have older and also fond memories of the park.
I hope this park lasts far beyond my life and memories, and far beyond the memories of my children, and their children.
We have one last place to plant our feet as humans, and places of solace, imagination, spiritual cleansing and nourishment like this should be left to thrive and survive...
and we as stewards of such splendor, should be benign human beings, not malignant human doings.
Written December 30, 2021
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trotter428
Atlanta, GA9 contributions
Apr 2012
Went on a picnic here with a large group of friends. Really peaceful and a nice alternative to Piedmont.
And great food around Grant Park
And great food around Grant Park
Written September 1, 2012
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TherapyDiva
Tuscaloosa, AL64 contributions
Mar 2016 • Couples
We lived in Grant Park for seven years and our house was two driveways from the Park. We have a recumbent tricycle for adults (named Trina, lol) and we used to take Trina Tricycle to the park to ride. The Zoo is not very big and no great shakes, but the Park is just lovely. Peaceful, relaxing, in the middle of downtown.
Written February 25, 2017
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Journeying_Woman50
Dublin, Ireland34 contributions
Aug 2014 • Solo
I am a walker. I love walking through the park and surrounding neighborhood. The park is beautiful with nice walking paths. The neighborhood is eclectic with cute bungalows and houses, nice restaurants and friendly people.
Written July 31, 2015
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Martinatl
35 contributions
Jun 2014 • Solo
I picked up a book on Historic Grant Park and read about the oldest park in the city - which was established by gift to the city in the early 1880s. In its day, this park was "the" place to be seen and was recognized as the premier public gathering space in the city. It remains a popular venue. There is a zoo, a large painting and museum depicting the Battle of Atlanta, a pool, ball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, picnic facilities and more. The park is amazingly green - large trees, lots of shade - and the hilly topography makes it an interesting walk. I will come back to this park.
Unfortunately, this park could be the poster child for poor maintenance, neglect and a city that seems not to care. With a substantial commitment to invest in its green infrastructure this park could be the show place of Atlanta. Instead, it is thread-bare and worn.
Parking? There is plenty of parking. The city has paved over acres and acres of the park to accommodate the zoo, the Cyclorama and park visitors. I am not sure I have ever seen a park with so much parking and when I say this, I do not intend this to be a positive observation. What an awful use of park space. In the Grant Park book there is an old map of the park dating back to 1900. Where today there are parking lots, in 1900 there were open meadows, thousands of trees, a lake - a complete park. Perhaps someone needs to advocate to remove the zoo and most of the surface parking lots. It would be a much more pleasant place to visit.
Unfortunately, this park could be the poster child for poor maintenance, neglect and a city that seems not to care. With a substantial commitment to invest in its green infrastructure this park could be the show place of Atlanta. Instead, it is thread-bare and worn.
Parking? There is plenty of parking. The city has paved over acres and acres of the park to accommodate the zoo, the Cyclorama and park visitors. I am not sure I have ever seen a park with so much parking and when I say this, I do not intend this to be a positive observation. What an awful use of park space. In the Grant Park book there is an old map of the park dating back to 1900. Where today there are parking lots, in 1900 there were open meadows, thousands of trees, a lake - a complete park. Perhaps someone needs to advocate to remove the zoo and most of the surface parking lots. It would be a much more pleasant place to visit.
Written June 6, 2014
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J W
Atlanta, GA43 contributions
Mar 2013 • Family
This is great place to take a family for a day, but not at night. The Atlanta Zoo is there along with the Cyclorama that is a round painting of the battle of Atlanta during the Civil War. In the basement is the Texas Locomotive that was used in the Great Locomotive Chase. It is an interesting place to visit.
Written October 14, 2013
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RSBXLIV
25 contributions
Oct 2012
The park is gorgeous and there's tons of parking. It's a great place to take out of town guests. Hard to believe you are in Downtown ATL. The zoo is great too.
Written October 28, 2012
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Nancy D
Augusta, Georgia, United States181 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
We came to the zoo atlanta before they opened and walked to Grant Park which is adjacent. It is a bit of a steep climb. The paths are nice but the bathrooms were nasty and the huge rolls of tp were chained to the ceiling with huge thick chains. That was a bit of a turn off but we were glad we were able to visit Grant Park as part of our day at the zoo. The earlier you come to the zoo, the better parking spots are available.
Written July 29, 2019
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doctouradvisor
Atlanta, GA52 contributions
Sep 2018
Grant Park was the go to park in the late 1970s & 1980s for simple “fun and hanging out” although historically its been around since the 1800s. Currently it is in transition with renovations that have occurred since the 1990s including recent construction. There is also an attached zoo.
What’s problematic at this park as opposed to Piedmont is parking & that “fun” element. Unlike Piedmont Park, also in Atlanta, Grant Park comes up with innovative ways to free people of their money.
It’s cool to have a zoo if that’s your thing, but they are also building a reputation of hosting paid events that used to be free. Recently they hosted a “gated” house music at Grant Park event. There was one table for expected thousands of people coming into the city. There is very little information about park rules on the website particularly for special events. They definitely need a webmaster. Even as locals we were confused about how to answer questions about House at the Park & the challenges with finding accurate information or even a phone number to call.
Unfortunately, I would not recommend Grant Park at all over Piedmont. Piedmont just feels good, so it must be right. Grant Park feels contrived.
What’s problematic at this park as opposed to Piedmont is parking & that “fun” element. Unlike Piedmont Park, also in Atlanta, Grant Park comes up with innovative ways to free people of their money.
It’s cool to have a zoo if that’s your thing, but they are also building a reputation of hosting paid events that used to be free. Recently they hosted a “gated” house music at Grant Park event. There was one table for expected thousands of people coming into the city. There is very little information about park rules on the website particularly for special events. They definitely need a webmaster. Even as locals we were confused about how to answer questions about House at the Park & the challenges with finding accurate information or even a phone number to call.
Unfortunately, I would not recommend Grant Park at all over Piedmont. Piedmont just feels good, so it must be right. Grant Park feels contrived.
Written September 3, 2018
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Weskicolo
Vail, CO94 contributions
Oct 2017 • Family
Our waitress at Ria's Bluebird told us about the Grant Neighborhood. Decorated in Halloween fair. A few trees have demolished homes in this area. Walked around and through this neighborhood. As we conversed with very kind community members.
Written October 22, 2017
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donship
Soddy Daisy, Tennessee
I've been told there was a water wheel (grist mill) located in Grant Park Atlanta during the mid 60's. Can anyone confirm this? I have a photo.
Written November 6, 2017
We are bringing our grandkids to the Zoo tomorrow and wanted to have a picnic lunch at Grant Park beforehand. I need the address for the Park for directions please.
Written May 25, 2017
800 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30315
Written May 27, 2017
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