🌳🏞️ Atlanta’s Weekend Escape: Piedmont Park

History Nerd Alert 📜🚨 Once upon a time (1887), a doctor named Benjamin Walker owned this land. He sold it to the Gentlemen’s Driving Club (later Piedmont Driving Club), who dreamed of a posh playground for horse lovers. 🐎🎪 Enter Charles Collier—a bigwig Atlantan—who teamed up with the club to host fairs and expos. The name Piedmont Park stuck! 🏟️🎉 Outdoor Oasis Nestled between Midtown and Virginia Highland, this 189-acre park is Atlanta’s green lung. 🌳💨 What to do? Cycle, Skate, or Stroll 🚴: Miles of paved paths = perfect for wheelies of all kinds. Rent bikes/skates at the 12th St entrance! Picnic Like a Pro : 22 grills = free BBQ access! Pack burgers, blankets, and your squad. Chill on the Lawn 🌱🧘♂️: Find a grassy patch, soak up the sun, and people-watch. Pro tip: Bring a Frisbee—locals love a random game. 📸 Must-See Spots: Lake Clara Meer 🦆🌊: Rent a paddleboat or feed ducks (but not bread—they’re on a diet). Piedmont Park Actives Center 🏀🎾: Basketball, tennis, yoga—it’s all here. Atlanta Botanical Garden Adjacent 🌺🚶♀️: Stroll through blooms, then crash the park’s lawn. Double the green, double the fun. 🌿🌼 Don’t Bother: Bringing a car—parking’s a nightmare. MARTA to Midtown Station + walk = smarter. Visiting in summer without hydration. 🌞💦 Atlanta’s heat = no joke. Final Thought: Atlanta’s backyard. 🌆🌳 Perfect for families, dog parents, or your weekly “I need nature” break. 🐾🍃 Pair it with a BeltLine stroll for a full day of fresh air! 🚶 #AtlantaParks #WeekendVibes #PiedmontParkLife