Piedmont Park, Chattahoochee River Travel Guide

Getting There

• Public Transport

  To reach Piedmont Park via public transportation, take the MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) [8, 20]. Two nearby stations are Midtown and Arts Center [8]. From the Midtown Station, walk north on 10th Street until you reach Piedmont Avenue, then turn left and walk two blocks to the park's 12th or 14th Street gates [8]. From the Arts Center Station, walk south on West Peachtree Street for one block, then head east on 14th Street to the park entrance [8]. Several MARTA bus routes, including routes 2, 27, 36, 40, and 809, also stop near key park entrances [8, 15, 21]. A one-way MARTA fare is $2.50 [20].

• Walking

  Piedmont Park is easily accessible on foot, surrounded by Piedmont Avenue, Monroe Drive, and 10th Street [8]. Enter through multiple entry points, such as the 12th or 14th Street gates off Piedmont Avenue, or the Charles Allen Gate off 10th Street [8]. A popular route is via the Atlanta BeltLine, which connects to the park at the north end near Piedmont Commons and at the south end at 10th Street and Monroe Drive [8].

• Parking

  If driving, parking is available in the SAGE Parking Facility, shared with the Atlanta Botanical Garden, accessible via Monroe Drive [8, 24]. The first 30 minutes are free; 31-60 minutes costs $3.00, and each additional 30 minutes is $2.00, with a maximum daily rate of $30 [8, 24]. During festivals, a flat rate of $35 may apply [23]. Note that the SAGE Parking Facility is cashless [8, 23]. Limited street parking is available in surrounding neighborhoods, but be aware of restrictions and enforcement [24]. Alternative parking options can be found using parking apps like SpotHero [22].