Grant Park, Public park in Eastside Atlanta, United States
Grant Park is a public park on the east side of Atlanta, Georgia, with open lawns, walking paths, and a recreation center that includes a gymnasium and community rooms. The grounds also contain Zoo Atlanta, which operates as a separate ticketed attraction within the same area.
The land was donated to the city of Atlanta in the 1880s by Lemuel Grant, a Confederate engineer, and soon developed into a public park. Parts of Fort Walker, a Civil War earthwork fortification, are still visible on the grounds today.
The park gives its name to the surrounding neighborhood, one of the oldest residential areas in Atlanta. Walking its paths on a weekend, you will find locals jogging, families picnicking, and children playing near the open lawns.
The park itself is free to enter and open year-round, while Zoo Atlanta requires a separate ticket and has its own opening hours worth checking before you visit. The recreation center is also open to the public and offers indoor options when the weather is poor.
The rooftop of the Gateway parking structure at the edge of the park has been designed as a green recreational space open to visitors. It is rarely crowded and offers a different view of the surrounding neighborhood from above.
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