Grant Park surrounds Atlanta's oldest park — 131 acres of rolling green that anchor a neighborhood of beautifully restored Victorians and Craftsman bungalows. Zoo Atlanta is on one side, the Beacon Atlanta marketplace on the other, and the BeltLine Southside Trail keeps adding to its momentum.
"Full Grant Park Atlanta Neighborhood Tour" — via All About Living In Atlanta on YouTube. Watch on YouTube ↗
Neighborhood Highlights
- Grant Park (131 acres, oldest in the city)
- Zoo Atlanta
- The Beacon Atlanta marketplace
- Oakland Cemetery (adjacent)
Schools
Elementary
- Parkside Elementary
- Burgess-Peterson Academy
Middle
- Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
High
- Maynard Jackson High School
Nearby Colleges & Universities
- Georgia State University
- Atlanta University Center
- Emory University
Grocery Stores
- Kroger at Glenwood
- Publix at Memorial
- Whole Foods (Ponce, 10 min)
- Grant Park Farmers Market (Sundays)
Downtown & Gathering Spots
The Beacon and Memorial Drive corridor have become the neighborhood's gathering edge — coffee, breweries, and a yoga-then-tacos kind of Saturday.
Developments to Watch
- Beacon Atlanta expansion
- BeltLine Southside Trail completion
- Madison Yards (Reynoldstown border)
Local Restaurants & Nightlife
- Six Feet Under
- Ration & Dram
- Eventide Brewing
- Grant Central Pizza
- Daddy D'z BBQ
Leisure, Activities & Entertainment
- Zoo Atlanta
- Oakland Cemetery
- Grant Park pool & playgrounds
- BeltLine Southside Trail
Family Resources
- Zoo Atlanta membership life
- Grant Park playground & splash
- Atlanta Preservation Center tours
- Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School
Commute Times
Driving estimates outside of peak traffic.
Shopping
- The Beacon Atlanta
- Glenwood Park shops
- Memorial Drive corridor
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