Chastain Park – Atlanta GA's Largest and most INCREDIBLE park!
There are parks and there are PARKS! Chastain Park nestled in the North Buckhead suburbs is QUITE a park. How many parks boast a public golf course, horse park, concert amphitheater, top notch sports programs (including Baseball, Softball, T-ball, Football, & Basketball – Northside Youth Organization or NYO), tennis courts, community swimming pool, playgrounds, arts & crafts building and a walking/jogging trail? I can’t think of another park in Atlanta that begins to compare!
Chastain Park evolved from 268 acres of farmland in North Atlanta with the goal of becoming a premier showplace recreational area in Atlanta envisioned by Troy Chastain – then a member of the local Atlanta Commissioners. The main part of the park was developed in the 1940’s and when Chastain died, the park was renamed in his honor! Today, it still stands as a testament to one man’s vision of a heck of a recreational facility!
Chastain Park is the largest Park in Atlanta. Let’s take a walk through the highlights of the park.
1. Chastain Park Walking/Jogging Trail – commonly known as the PATH sees a ton of folks exercising, strolling or walking with friends on a daily basis.
2. Chastain Park Horse Park – known for it’s therapeutic riding, as well as horse shows, it’s a tremendous asset to the area.
3. Chastain Park Tennis Courts – home to some awesome ALTA, USTA and junior tennis academies, it’s been totally redone in 2010!
4. Chastain Park Golf Course – a fabulous 18 hole golf course
5. Chastain Park Concert Amphitheater – yes, awesome concerts from top talent held under the stars with tables as well as stadium seating that allow for an incredible experience of dining and enjoying incredible music.
6. Chastain Park Playground – a huge part of the park is a large playground with additional space for throwing a frisbe or just hanging out with friends
7. Chastain Park – Northside Youth Organization – (commonly called NYO by the locals) offers incredible youth sports – from Baseball, Softball, & T-ball in the spring and fall to Football and Basketball as well. There are college campuses that don't have fields this nice!
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Chastain Park Swimming Pool – home of North Atlanta Swimming Association who in the early 1990’s worked on the pool to turn it into a lovely community pool with an amazing swim team and a fabulous pool facility.
9. Chastain Park Arts Center – from Art Shows to classes to summer camps, this facility is deceptively small from the front, but stretches far back to house quite a complex.
10. Chastain Park Community Picnic Pavilions – Last but not least are the less known Picnic Pavilions for family and friends to gather with a large covering.
It’s no wonder why the other 1000 acres that were used to develop a residential area around the park are so darn popular. Besides these amenities, Chastain Park is within 15 minutes of downtown and about 30 minutes to the Atlanta Airport!
Are you looking to live in Atlanta’s top park area? Feel free to call or e-mail, we know Chastain Park!
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