Candler Park and Lake Claire are two of Atlanta's best-kept open secrets. Bungalows, community gardens, a public golf course in the middle of the neighborhood, and Saturday-morning porches that turn into impromptu block parties. East of the BeltLine, it feels like a real small town inside the city.
"Living in Candler Park Atlanta 2024 — Atlanta Neighborhood Tour" — via All About Living In Atlanta on YouTube. Watch on YouTube ↗
Neighborhood Highlights
- Candler Park 55-acre greenspace and public 9-hole golf course
- Lake Claire Community Land Trust (and yes — a llama named Big Lou)
- McLendon Avenue village strip
- Easy access to Freedom Park and the PATH trail
Schools
Elementary
- Mary Lin Elementary
- Springdale Park Elementary
Middle
- Inman Middle School
High
- Midtown High School
Nearby Colleges & Universities
- Emory University
- Agnes Scott College (Decatur)
- Georgia State University
Grocery Stores
- Publix at Edgewood
- Whole Foods at Ponce City Market
- Sevananda Natural Foods (Little Five Points)
- Kroger at Ponce
Downtown & Gathering Spots
McLendon Avenue is the heart of Candler Park, and Little Five Points is a 5-minute walk for record stores, vintage shops, and a kind of Atlanta weirdness you want to protect.
Developments to Watch
- PATH Trail extensions through Freedom Park
- Continued Edgewood Retail District infill
- BeltLine Northeast Trail proximity build-out
Local Restaurants & Nightlife
- Flying Biscuit Café (original)
- Fellini's Pizza
- The Pinewood (Decatur-adjacent)
- Little's Food Store
- Variety Playhouse (L5P)
Leisure, Activities & Entertainment
- Candler Park golf & pool
- Freedom Park PATH trail
- Lake Claire Land Trust drum circle (Saturdays)
- Little Five Points music venues
Family Resources
- Candler Park playground
- Mary Lin school community
- Lake Claire pocket park
- Horizon School (independent)
Commute Times
Driving estimates outside of peak traffic.
Shopping
- Little Five Points shops
- Edgewood Retail District
- McLendon village
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