Hammond Park — Attraction in Sandy Springs

I loved this spot—it’s so friendly and welcoming! I travel for work and always try to get a few games in wherever I’m deployed. I usually feel a bit shy approaching unfamiliar courts and players, so I was hesitant about trying to get a game in at 9:30 PM in a place where I didn’t know anyone.

But I went for it anyway, and duuuuude….IT WAS SICK!!

This is by far the best spot I’ve had the privilege to play at so far. The park has six dedicated, well-maintained courts, all open and free, which in my opinion, is where the most fun happens. They’ve got a great paddle queue system, and the six courts are split between two skill levels, so if you’re worried about your skill affecting the experience, don’t be!

The park offers an insanely beautiful skyline view, and since it stays open until 11 PM, you get to play with one of the most stunning...

Nice athletic space tho I don't recommend playing tennis here as pickleball is squeezing out tennis. The noise from pickleball and the basketball courts make it impossible to hear your opponent and the sound of their racquet hitting the ball. Did have a nice match there but it was a challenge to focus. Parking could have been designed better. Why waste parking spaces by trying to squeeze in pockets of grass and small trees among the parking spaces? Could easily be 20 or 30 more parking spaces if the space were used more efficiently, especially given the large number of activities that can take place simultaneously...

Still love coming to play kickball at this park. Would really be nice if the soccer players would move off the field while we are playing. We are only there from 7 to 9, and they continue to be on the field. We have to constantly stop for stray balls, and they are rude enough to set goals up in the field of play, blocking outfielders. It's absolutely ridiculous how many times the GO umps have to stop to kick them off the field. And it gets very wordy with them. Someone will get hurt if this issue is not addressed soon. We all pay money to be there, but where is the...