Parks
With hundreds of acres of parks, playgrounds, and green spaces, DeKalb County is where community and nature thrive together.
Families can enjoy recreation centers, sports fields, picnic areas, and trails that make outdoor fun accessible for everyone. From neighborhood parks to expansive nature preserves, there is a place for every age and interest. Whether you are planning a family outing, a morning jog, or a quiet moment in the sun, DeKalb County Parks offer a refreshing escape for all to enjoy.
Parks
Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve: This nature preserve features 2,120 acres of wetlands, rock outcrops, and beautiful forests.
- 3787 Klondike Road, Lithonia, GA
View Arabia Mountain Preserve Website
Barker Bryant Memorial Park: A beautiful park with lake views and walking trails, perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature.
- 2300 McAfee Road, Decatur, GA
View Barker Bryant Memorial Park Website
Bouldercrest Park: A neighborhood park with a playground, open green space, and outdoor sports facilities for recreation and family-friendly activities.
- 4184 Bouldercrest Park Road, Ellenwood, GA
View Bouldercrest Park Website
Briarlake Forest Park: Once inhabited by Creek Native Americans, this 21-acre forest is sure to amaze.
- 3330 Briarlake Road, Decatur, GA 30033
Brookside Park: Just off I-285, this is a welcoming park featuring two playgrounds, a pavilion, a trail, and a picnic area.
- 3661 N. Decatur Road, Decatur, GA
Chapel Hill Park:A park with multi-use sports facilities, open green spaces, and a variety of outdoor recreational activities for all ages.
- 3985 LeHigh Blvd, Decatur, GA
Constitution Lakes Park: This wetland habitat is home to birds, fish, wildlife, and a vast array of plant life.
- 1305 S. River Industrial Blvd SE, Atlanta, GA
View Constitution Lakes Park Website
County Line Park: A wooded park that includes outdoor sports facilities and a picnic area.
- 4059 Old River Road, Ellenwood, GA
Dearborn Park: This environmentally friendly park is meant to protect the wildlife within, from fish to owls and everything in between.
- 1301 Deerwood Drive, Decatur, GA
DeKalb Memorial Park: This park, located along I-20, is steeped in Civil War history with monuments and historical sites.
- 353 Wilkinson Dr. SE, Atlanta, GA
View DeKalb Memorial Park Website
Delano Line Park: A park with big plans for the future, featuring outdoor education and beautiful trails.
- 1598 Delano Drive, Decatur, GA
Ellenwood (Alice White Bussey Legacy) Park: An eight-acre park featuring multiple recreation facilities for basketball, tennis, and more.
- 4100 River Road, Ellenwood, GA
Exchange Park: A recreation center with a playground, a large gymnasium, and tennis courts.
- 2771 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA
Flat Shoals Park: A great park that has rentable pavilions with a capacity of 50 for special events.
- 4522 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur, GA
Fort Creek Mountain Park: A developing park that will feature a community garden and a playground area for kids.
- 2892 River Road, Ellenwood, GA
View Fort Creek Mountain Park Website
Forty Oaks Nature Preserve: This nature preserve is deeply rooted in the nature and history of DeKalb County.
- 3790 Market Street, Clarkston, GA
Frazier-Rowe Park: A park that features a garden, a playground in a wooded area, and place for exercise, and geocaching.
- 2886 LaVista Road, Decatur, GA
View Frazier-Rowe Park Website
Gresham Park: A perfect place for youth, with a pool, a nature trail, and basketball courts.
- 3113 Gresham Road SE, Atlanta, GA
Hairston Park: Home to wildlife and featuring fitness equipment and a playground, this park is great for all ages.
- 911 S. Hairston Road, Stone Mountain, GA
Henderson Park: 120-acres of amenities that include soccer fields, tennis courts, a playground, picnic areas, hiking trails, and so much more.
- 4000 Henderson Park Road, Tucker, GA
Lithonia Park: An excellent location with multiple recreation facilities like a swimming pool and basketball courts.
- 2501 Park Drive, Lithonia, GA
Little Creek Horse Farm and Park: Both a traditional park with trails and picnic areas and a 13-acre equestrian paradise.
- 2057 Lawrenceville Hwy, Decatur, GA
View Little Creek Horse Farm and Park Website
Longdale Park: A neighborhood park with a playground, pavilion, and scenic trails for outdoor fun and relaxation.
- 1830 Longdale Drive, Decatur, GA
Lou Walker Park: A neighborhood park equipped with a playground, open green space, and areas for casual outdoor recreation.
- 2538 Panola Road, Lithonia, GA
Mary Scott Nature Park: A beautiful nature park with more than 10-acres of play area and nature trails.
- 4150 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta, GA
View Mary Scott Nature Park Website
Mason Mill Park: This park stands out for its Junior Ranger Program that helps get youth in nature.
- 1400 McConnell Drive, Decatur, GA
Medlock Park: A large park that features softball and baseball fields, and other recreational areas.
- 874 Gaylemont Circle, Decatur, GA
Montreal Park: A heavily wooded nine-acre park with some developed area that has swings ands picnic spaces.
- 1341 Montreal Road East, Tucker, GA
N.H. Scott Park: A recreation center with a full-sized gym, multiple outdoor rec facilities, and a playground.
- 2230 Tilson Drive, Decatur, GA
Pendergrast Park: A gorgeous park that features tall trees, beautiful seasonal flowers, and a peaceful natural setting for relaxing walks.
- 1996 Chrysler Drive NE, Atlanta, GA
Pea Ridge Park: Renovated in 2022, this park features an updated playground and pavilion.
- 3085 Tolbert Drive, Decatur, GA
Rutledge Park: A unique park with multiple trails, a butterfly garden, and several events.
- 1812 Ridgewood Drive NE, Atlanta, GA
Pleasantdale Park: A great park for kids, with several recreational fields and a playground.
- 3686 Pleasantdale Road, Atlanta, GA
View Pleasantdale Park Website
Shoal Creek Park: A park in Decatur with baseball and other multi-use fields as well as basketball courts and a playground.
- 3649 Glenwood Road, Decatur, GA
Springbrook Park: A beautiful park with unique amenities, including a climbing wall, charcoal grill, and a community garden.
- 1502 Springbrook Drive, Decatur, GA
Wade Walker Park: A great park for sports lovers with recreational areas for basketball, baseball, football, and even street hockey.
- 5585 Rockbridge Road, Stone Mountain, GA
W.D. Thomson Park: A wooded park with plenty of shade, featuring a playground, tennis and basketball courts, and walking trails.
- 1760 Mason Mill Road, Decatur, GA
View W.D. Thomson Park Website
Zonolite Park: A park that will immerse you in nature with a 1.5-mile trail through 13-acres of forest, meadows, and wetlands.
- 1164 Zonolite Road NE, Atlanta, GA