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7 Atlanta Parks Perfect For An Early Morning Jog

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When it comes to running trails, Atlanta has some of the most pleasant ones in the Southeast. You don’t have to be all copped up in your local LA Fitness to find cool trails and pathways.

In this article, we’ll list some of the best Atlanta parks for some brisk walking or running.

Where To Jog: The Best Running Trails In Atlanta

All of these parks in and around Atlanta are free to enter except Stone Mountain, which charges a fee because it is a state park.

Of course, you could jog in the evening too if that fits your schedule better.

1. Westside Park

Johnson Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

Westside Park is a beautiful greenspace with paved walkways perfect for a morning or evening jog. Officially 280 acres, the park has several places to cool off and hydrate all along a backdrop of a awe-inspiring quarry.

2. Piedmont Park

400 Park Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

Piedmont Park Is the city’s green space centerpiece. If you don’t want to walk around the circumference of the park, there is a clay track that you can job on.

3. Chastain Park

135 W Wieuca Rd NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30342

Chastain Park in Buckhead is nestled between mansions along Northside Drive and Wieuca Road, to name two border streets.

4. Stone Mountain

1000 Robert E Lee Blvd, Stone Mountain, GA 30083

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Stone Mountain in DeKalb County is one of the most beautiful parks in Georgia. You can run or job on several trails throughout the park or up the mountain itself.

How Much Does Stone Mountain Park Cost?

To enter Stone Mountain Park, it costs $59.95 for an annual pass. A one-day ticket costs $19.95 for adults and children age 3 and over.

For the price of admission into Stone Mountain Park, you get access to Scenic Railroad, Dinosaur Explore, Historic Square & Mini Golf.

5. Ansley Park

15th St NE #16D, Atlanta, GA 30309

Midtown’s other great park is Ansley Park, an expansive green space anchored by a golf course.

6. Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area has some of the best running trails in the city. You can’t beat the beautiful greenery and tons of offshoot trails.

7. Atlanta Beltline

I couldn’t make this list without including the Beltline, the 22-mile loop connecting many of the city’s best neighborhoods. The most famous part of the Beltline is its Eastside Trail, which stretches from Midtown Atlanta to Old Fourth Ward and more.

On the southside of town, you can jog on the Westside Trail, which encompasses Washington Park, Gordon White Park, and Adair Park. The paved West End Trail is 2.4 miles and runs from Rose Circle Park to Westview Cemetery.

There are also some pretty good restaurants along the Beltline, but that’s another story.

Final Word

With the weather being so nice, it’s a perfect time to get in some outdoor exercise: jogging. You don’t have to stay on the treadmill at your local LA Fitness to get a workout in. All you have to do is venture to one of Atlanta’s great parks.

If you’re in need of some exercise, few things can be a nice, brisk walk. Atlanta, Georgia has plenty of places you can walk or jog.

If exercise if your thing, here are some workout routines you can do in a gym. If you’re not going to the gym right now, here’s how to workout at home.
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