Top 10 Playgrounds in Atlanta

Elizabeth Porter Park | City of Marietta

Here are our top Atlanta playgrounds which are worth the drive across town. From giant slides to circle swings and web climbing structures – these playgrounds stand above the rest. Here are a few other playgrounds with special features you should know about.

Elizabeth Porter Park

370 Montgomery St., Marietta
Our readers agree — this playground was nominated multiple times! Kids love to test their skills on the incredible climbing areas with web-like towers, hanging hoops, hexagons and balancing belt elements. The gravity rail and tall slide add to the entertainment for an easy boredom buster for families to visit again and again!

Brook Run Park | Paul Ward

Brook Run Park

4770 N. Peachtree Rd., Dunwoody
Clusters of bright play structures feature shades to help keep kids cool from the sun. Separate play areas for different age groups include slides, swings, monkey bars, a multicolored tunnel and a “log roll” for balancing. The cushioned rubber matting protects from scrapes and bruises, and the new communication boards support visitors with speech or language challenges.

Chastain Park

135 W. Wieuca Rd. NW, Atlanta
Located in Buckhead, kids will love this playground with a renovated treehouse, roller slides and natural playscapes. Climb the spider web, swing on giant “oodle” disc swings, and visit the wheelchair-accessible musical area. Check their website for free popsicle party dates in the summer.

Peachtree Corners Town Green

5140 Town Center Blvd., Peachtree Corners
This inclusive playground features climbing structures, slides, a roller slide, a We-Go-Swing and a net play structure. Walk the path to discover another area with even more play equipment, and visit the woods for a ninja warrior obstacle course.

Dresden Park

2301 Dresden Dr., Chamblee
This recently renovated park features an incredible three-tier playground that sprawls across the space for huge fun. Slide down slides, climb nets, cross along a rope bridge, walk up artificial turf and more. Travel the walking trail to enjoy the Arrow Creek streambank.

Candler Park

1500 McLendon Ave. NE, Atlanta
A short distance from Little 5 Points, Candler Park offers a playground with multiple slides, climbing structures and swings, and the play area is partially shaded by trees for a cooler experience. Kids will love the long slides built into the hillside.

Brookhaven Park

4158 Peachtree Rd. NE, Brookhaven
Brookhaven Park’s playground is the tallest Robinia wood play structure in the U.S. for adventure and active play. The three-story tower features climbing structures, slides, a rope pendulum and saucer swings. The area has a separate toddler playground with interactives, mini slides and shaded covers.

Carl Miller Park

70 Sewell Rd., Newnan
This 14-acre park features two playgrounds: a more traditional preschool playground and an incredible Kids’ Castle Playground for a medieval adventure featuring a colorful opening arch and wooden towers. In summer, cool off in the splash pad.

PlayTown Suwanee | Explore Gwinnett

PlayTown Suwanee

425 Main St., Suwanee
The design for this playground began with the experts: kids! The inclusive playground features elements for everyone: dig in the sandbox, climb up the net structure, explore Kiddie Hall, and slide
down slides.

Singleton Park

5220 Singleton Rd., Norcross
This vibrant playground was designed for nonstop action with towering slides, climbing elements and plenty of space for kids to play and explore. Bright green slides twist down from elevated platforms, and kids can test their skills and stay active with climbing rings, ladders and activity panels, all while staying cool with overhead shade structures.