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Neighborhood Parks
Druid Hills is lucky to have so many wonderful parks and greenspaces in our midst! From Olmsted Linear Park running along Ponce de Leon and Fernbank Forest to the pocket parks nestled all over the neighborhood, our residents love that connecting with nature is just a step outside their front door.
In addition to these outstanding partner organizations that care for and raise money for our parks, DHCA has an active Parks & Greenspace Committee.
Olmsted Linear Park
Cared for by Olmsted Linear Park Alliance
​The Olmsted Linear Park is a 45-acre greenspace that acts as a greenspace buffer along Ponce de Leon Avenue from the intersection of Briarcliff Road and Moreland Avenue to the east end of N. Ponce de Leon. The park contains 5 linear pastoral segments and 1 22-acre picturesque and old-growth forest. Starting with Springdale and proceeding through Virgilee, Oak Grove, Shadyside, Dellwood and Deepdene, visitors are taken on a natural journey that includes many elements of Atlanta’s rich, turn-of-the-century cultural history.
Fernbank Forest
Cared for by Fernbank Museum
Explore more than 2 miles of paths winding through Fernbank Forest, a 65-acre old-growth forest. Walk among trees towering 16 stories above the ground and discover breathtaking views of the natural landscape. Listen closely for the sounds of a trickling creek or perhaps the calls of songbirds overhead. It's not just our feathered friends to look out for — the forest is home to hundreds of animal species including amphibians, reptiles and mammals.
Please note that an admission fee or membership is required to visit Fernbank Forest.
Lullwater Conservation Garden
Cared for by the Lullwater Garden Club
The Lullwater Conservation Garden is a 5.21 acre tract of land, which has been maintained by the Lullwater Garden Club since 1931. The garden is a beautiful stretch of natural woodland between Lullwater Parkway and Lullwater Road and bisected by Lullwater Creek. The original landscape plan provided for the planting of more than 1,000 trees, shrubs and bulbs. This garden has developed into a splendid profusion of Georgia's native trees, shrubs, flowers and ferns.
Freedom Park
Cared for by Freedom Park Conservancy
Designated as Atlanta’s Art Park by the city of Atlanta, Freedom Park is home to numerous temporary and permanent installations of significant art created by artists of international status.
The park is at once the treasured legacy of hard-won civic activism and a cherished 130-acre green space. Freedom Park Conservancy works to protect this much beloved public space.
Peavine Trail & South Fork Creek Trails
Cared for by Friends of Peavine Trail and South Fork Conservancy
Enjoy a mile walk along Peavine Creek, a soft-surface trail in Druid Hills near Emory University.
South Fork Conservancy has created 5 miles of trails and spearheaded three new public parks along the North and South Forks of Peachtree Creek. Volunteers from across the Southeast have worked tirelessly to help restore the creek and build access to the trails. The overall plan includes 31 miles of trails along the South Fork and its tributaries.​
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