Located about seven miles southwest of Atlanta, East Point is home to more than 39,595 residents. It is recognized as one of the top five neighborhoods for new homeowners in the Atlanta-metro area. There is plenty to do here including 23 parks, a recreation center, and 100s of acres of recreational green space.
Although East Point, Georgia is only 14.7 square miles, you'll never lack when it comes to places to indulge your active lifestyle. You can take part in a sporting event, explore nature, or ride your bike on a scenic trail. No matter what you're in the mood for, East Point has a lot of options. Read on to learn about eight of the best ones.
Are you looking for something fun for your family to do this weekend? You don't have to travel to Atlanta, College Park, or Decatur. There are lots of activities to keep your entire family entertained right here in East Point.
The Dick Lane Velodrome
This bicycle racing facility has a 1,056 foot, 36° banked concrete track with a sweet gum tree and a creek running through the infield. One only 22 active velodromes (or tracks) in the United States (the two other closest ones are in Rock Hill, SC, and Miami, FL).
The Georgia Sports Park
This reservation only sports field complex located off of Ben Hill Road has 16 natural grass fields. They host several programs open to the community, such as ultimate Frisbee. There are also plans to build a new 6,000-square foot pavilion and classroom building.
Sumner Park
This neighborhood park is home to three fields, a playground, two pavilions, a tennis court, and grills. Although there are larger parks in town, this is a quiet place to kick back and enjoy the day.
Sykes Park
Sykes Park is home to a 1.5-mile intermediate loop trail that will eventually be part of a planned network of trails for biking and hiking. There are picnic pavilions, exercise equipment, basketball and tennis courts, and a nature trail.
Brookdale Park
Located on Sylvan Road, this park has a basketball court, playground, restrooms, a pavilion, and two tennis courts. Open sunrise to sunset, Brookdale Park is a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle and recharge your batteries.
Connally Nature Park
This 27-acre park was designed to preserve the trees and flowers indigenous to the area including Atlanta's champion white oak and the rare pink lady slippers. There are about one miles worth of trails here as well as a large grassy area near the parking lot.
Jefferson Park Recreation Center
This is a friendly neighborhood recreation center. It's a safe place to play ball or sign your kids up for any number of extracurricular activities.
John D. Milner Athletic Complex
This 18-acre sports facility has baseball, soccer, and football fields as well as a track and a small play zone for the little ones making it the perfect place to bring the entire family because there is something for everyone.
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