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Piedmont Park

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Location: Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States

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1. Piedmont Park and Freedom Park loop — Druid Hills

29.0km

01:55

260m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Piedmont Park – Honorable John Lewis Burial Site loop from Edgewood/Candler Park

19.0km

01:12

130m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Piedmont Park – Freedom Park Pathway loop from Midtown

68.9km

04:14

590m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Jamie S.

June 4, 2024

Piedmont Park, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a historic and expansive, 200-acre urban park. The park's origins trace back to 1887 when it was originally developed as a fairground for the Piedmont Exposition. In 1904, the City of Atlanta purchased the park and subsequently commissioned the Olmsted Brothers, sons of the famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, to redesign it. Their vision included sweeping meadows, curvilinear paths, and scenic vistas, elements that still define the park today. Currently, Piedmont Park offers a wide array of recreational opportunities; it features multiple sports fields and courts, including soccer fields, softball fields, and tennis courts, making it a hub for athletic activities. The Active Oval is a popular area within the park for running and walking. The park also boasts beautiful natural areas, such as Lake Clara Meer and its surrounding walking paths, perfect. The Piedmont Park Aquatic Center provides swimming facilities, while the Green Market, held on Saturdays, offers local produce and artisan goods. Additionally, the park hosts numerous annual events and festivals. For families, Piedmont Park provides playgrounds and the Noguchi Playscape, an interactive play area designed by artist Isamu Noguchi. The park's dog parks are popular among pet owners, offering spacious off-leash areas for dogs to play.

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Location: Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States

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Piedmont Park

1. Piedmont Park and Freedom Park loop — Druid Hills

2. Piedmont Park – Honorable John Lewis Burial Site loop from Edgewood/Candler Park

3. Piedmont Park – Freedom Park Pathway loop from Midtown

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