Parks and Greenspaces
Discover the enchanting charm of Adair Park, a picturesque four-acre neighborhood park nestled in the heart of the Swanton Heights and Lenox Place communities. With its rich history, serene atmosphere, and recreational amenities, Adair Park is a beloved gathering place for residents and visitors alike.
A large multipurpose field is a key feature at this five-acre neighborhood recreational facility. There is a pool with a splash pad, basketball courts and playground area. Recent additions include a small pavilion with restrooms. The Decatur Parks and Recreation youth sports and Decatur High School athletic programs use the field. The park sits adjacent to the Police Department, City Schools of Decatur Administration and Ebster Recreation Center. The park shares a parking lot with City Schools of Decatur and Ebster Recreation Center staff.
A 17-acre neighborhood park with two pavilions, picnic tables, grills and trash receptacles. Glenlake Pool is located in the park along with Glenlake Tennis Center which includes five lighted tennis courts and outside restrooms. There is a small upper field and lower field, basketball court, playground area, walking trail and a small fenced dog park. Parking lot, available parking on Norris Street and parking in the Decatur Cemetery.
A two-acre bio reserve of native Piedmont Habitat maintained by neighbors and owned by the City. Glenn Creek (formerly Hunter's Branch) runs through the property and is part of the South Fork Peachtree sub-watershed. Glenn Creek Nature Preserve was added to the Old-Growth Forest Network in February 2021.
A three-acre park directly behind Westchester Elementary School, offering a perfect place for a walk or some quiet time on a sunny day. The Westchester community has worked hard to preserve and beautify the park with native plants and a nature trail along the creek. Parking is available in the school parking lot after 5 p.m. on weekdays and on Saturdays and Sundays.
The nine-acre neighborhood recreational facility has a 330-foot baseball field that is fenced and lighted, grills, bike racks, a picnic pavilion with restrooms, a concession/scoring building and McKoy Pool, which has zero depth entry and water features. The freshly painted basketball court has new goals. The adult fitness zone offers a variety of adult fitness equipment options. There is a playground area, a greenspace for games, picnic tables with grills, and McKoy Skate Park. The site also includes two separate parking areas and concrete walkways connecting the site features.
Located on .75 acre adjacent to Oakhurst School, the park offers a large, open grassy area, a play structure, a basketball court and three shaded picnic tables. Parking is available during out-of-school hours in the Oakhurst School parking lot.
This eight-acre neighborhood recreational facility has two multipurpose fields, two buildings, including a picnic pavilion with grills, restrooms, a concession/scoring building, and bike racks. There are two lighted tennis courts, a basketball court and a playground. The park has two parking areas with walkways connecting the site features.
Located between East and West Parkwood Roads, this quiet, natural oasis, is a great place for a pleasant walk using the timberlined trails developed by residents. Home to the Parkwood Garden Club.
This four-acre park located behind Decatur Recreation Center includes a playground with ADA features, picnic tables, trash receptacles, a dog station, art murals, open green space, two lighted tennis courts/pickleball courts that are available to rent. Parking is available in the library/recreation center parking deck.
Sycamore Park is located on Sycamore Street which is both a street and a historic neighborhood of Decatur. The street is known for its homes, which are some of the largest historic homes in Decatur. The Death House (named for a family of that name) was moved from 719 to 813 Sycamore Street for the construction of MARTA, Sycamore Park is where the Death House once stood. The front steps of the house were stranded during the move and now provide an entrance to the park.
Waddell Park, a ravine-like oasis and green space, is located at the corner of Geneva Street and Champlain Street and serves as a local meeting place and play area. Originally named "Closeburn Park", an open space fed by natural springs "Lake Seneca" and saved from development and donated by the neighborhood in 1994 to the City of Decatur. It was renamed "Gladys Morgan Waddell Park" at the request of a major benefactor who donated in her name.
