Stretching more than 200 acres across several eastside neighborhoods, Freedom Park is Atlanta’s largest public art park — a green ribbon of meadows, ponds, and trails dotted with sculptures that surprise you around every bend.
The park’s paved PATH trails link the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library area with the Old Fourth Ward and Inman Park, making it a favorite for cyclists, runners, and long weekend walkers. Public art pieces — from playful to thought-provoking — turn every outing into a free outdoor gallery visit, and the wide-open lawns are made for kites, dogs, and lazy afternoons.
It is perfect for art lovers, cyclists, and families who like room to roam. Tip: start near the Carter Center and walk west — the skyline views get better with every mile.
Keep an eye out for the park’s resident wildlife — herons fish in the ponds and hawks circle overhead. The trails are well-lit and popular at all hours, and free parking areas dot the park’s edges.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Marc Merlin
