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Piedmont Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 17,919 Google reviews · Running trail in Atlanta, Georgia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
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Confirmed from Piedmont Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Sprawling park featuring jogging paths, basketball courts, dog parks, a farmers' market & more.
What runners say about Piedmont Park
“The park is always clean, spacious, and perfect for families, outdoor workouts, biking, or simply taking a peaceful walk.”
“Absolutely beautiful Park with so much to explore from waterfronts, lengthy trails, playgrounds for the kiddos, and just so much more!”
“The park is pretty big, with lots of open green space, shady trees, and paths that are easy to walk or bike around.”
“I grabbed a coffee from a little vendor near the entrance and found a quiet spot on the grass to sit for a while, just watching people go by and enjoying the view over the pond.”
Piedmont Park is truly the heart of Atlanta! Whether you’re here for a morning jog, a family picnic, or one of the many festivals, the park delivers every time. The views of Midtown’s skyline over Lake Clara Meer are stunning, and the walking trails are well‑maintained and inviting.
I visited Piedmont Park on a sunny afternoon and it ended up being one of the more relaxing parts of my trip to Atlanta. The park is pretty big, with lots of open green space, shady trees, and paths that are easy to walk or bike around.
I absolutely love visiting Piedmont Park. It’s one of the best places in Atlanta to relax, be active, and enjoy nature right in the middle of the city. The park is always clean, spacious, and perfect for families, outdoor workouts, biking, or simply taking a peaceful walk.
Absolutely beautiful Park with so much to explore from waterfronts, lengthy trails, playgrounds for the kiddos, and just so much more! Great for a picnic on a sunny day, a run just to take the edge off, or if you'd just like to enjoy beautiful scenery.
Trail conditions & character
“I grabbed a coffee from a little vendor near the entrance and found a quiet spot on the grass to sit for a while, just watching people go by and enjoying the view over the pond.”
“There were a fair number of people there — joggers, families with kids, folks walking dogs — but it didn’t feel overly crowded.”
“I grabbed a coffee from a little vendor near the entrance and found a quiet spot on the grass to sit for a while, just watching people go by and enjoying the view over the pond.”
“The park is pretty big, with lots of open green space, shady trees, and paths that are easy to walk or bike around.”
Plan your run at Piedmont Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitepiedmontpark.org
- Phone+1 404-875-7275
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
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