35 Outdoor Gyms and Exercise Equipment at Atlanta Area Parks (2025)

Are you looking for an outdoor gym and a place to run/walk/bike/skate? If so, this park is for you. Located along the Silver Comet Trail, you can come to this park for the workout equipment and enjoy some of the 61.5 miles of the path.

Workout space:

• Location – The exercise equipment at this park can be tricky to find. If you drive to this park, head to the Silver Comet Trail entrance and make a left. The workout area will be roughly fifty yards down the trail on the left.
• Shade – The fully covered outdoor gym is under a large pavilion, providing relief from the elements. Rain or shine, this is a great place to workout.
• Ground-type – concrete

Equipment details: Most stations include a diagram and directions for proper use. Pull out your smartphone and scan the barcode to see instructional videos.

• Rowing Machines
• Dual ADA Lat Pull-down
• Dual ADA Chest Press
• Shoulder Press
• Leg Press
• Captain’s Chair

One of Atlanta’s most well-known parks has a little of everything, including an outdoor gym. Centrally located in Midtown, Piedmont Park is an in-town option with a great view of the city.

Workout space:

• Location – on the south side of the Active Oval (running track) between the soccer field and Lake Clara Meer (see map for visual)
• Shade – nearby trees provide some shade
• Ground-type – wood chips

Equipment details: This park has a five-station Energi Total Body Fitness System. Each station provides diagrams and directions for beginner, intermediate, and advanced exercises.

• Station 1 – Static & Dynamic Stretches
• Station 2 – Pulling, Back, Angle Bar & Hurdle Exercises
• Station 3 – Squat, Dip, Push-Up & Balance Exercises
• Station 4 – Power & Agility Step Exercises
• Station 5 – Core, Torso & Balance Disc Exercises

In May 2022, Jonquil Park unveiled The Fitness Court, a unique outdoor workout space. This space, which is the first of its kind in Atlanta, was made possible by the National Fitness Campaign.

Workout space:

• Location – in front of the firehouse along Spring Road
• Shade – no shade
• Ground-type – wood chips

Equipment details: There are seven workout zones with endless bodyweight exercise possibilities. You can use your smartphone to scan a QR code and access a free workout library specifically designed for use at the court.

• Core
• Squat
• Push
• Lunge
• Pull
• Agility
• Bend

Peachtree Corners Town Green is a public outdoor space in the Atlanta Area that serves as a gathering place for the Town Center and The Forum. It features a ninja warrior-like obstacle course and an outdoor workout area in the woods, making it a one-of-a-kind destination for fitness enthusiasts.

Workout space:

• Location – in the woods behind the playground
• Shade – heavily shaded by the surrounding woods
• Ground-type – dirt

Equipment details: There are 14 obstacle course-type fitness stations, each with a diagram demonstrating the activity. Nighttime workouts are made possible by the lights placed among the trees.

• Incline wall
• Bender – metal ladder inclined toward you
• 20-foot rope climb
• 30-foot horizontal rope traverse
• Sit-up / Leg lift station
• Ape Hangar
• Multi Rig with 30-foot-long obstacle using rings and bars
• Olympus Wall
• Z Wall
• Dip/parallel bars
• Chin-up/Pull-up bars
• Stretching station
• Monkey bars
• Inverted rows and push-up bars

Arrow Creek Park in Chamblee opened in April 2021 and features a covered outdoor fitness area with state-of-the-art equipment for a comprehensive outdoor workout. The park’s workout area includes equipment for cross-fit training, cardio, and calisthenics.

Workout space:

• Location – at the end of the pathway, at the back of the park
• Shade – provided by large canopies
• Ground-type – soft rubber

Equipment details: The outdoor gym consists of three sections, each targeting a specific type of exercise. Illustrations help you navigate the workout and perform the activities correctly.

• Cross-training
• Core twist poles
• Magnetic kettlebells
• Multi-level rings
• Captain’s chair
• Cardio
• Two ellipticals
• Arm bike
• Two stationary bikes
• Calisthenics
• Sit up bench
• Pull up bars
• Push up bars
• Parallel bars
• Vertical pole
• Horizontal ladder
• Multi-level platforms

Wildwood Park is a great place to incorporate bodyweight exercises while out for a trail run/walk through the woods.

Workout space:

• Location – along the additional trails, just off the park property (after passing through the green gates). These gates are a half-mile down the main gravel loop.
• Shade – the woods provide a break from the sun during those hot summer months.
• Ground-type – dirt and pine straw

Equipment details: There are multiple stations for stretching, plyometrics, and calisthenic activities. Unlike many other parks, no instructions accompany these pieces of equipment.

• Monkey bars aka horizontal ladder
• Balance steps
• Inclined and horizontal bench
• Inclined balance beam
• Hurdle station
• And more

Victory Park is a small neighborhood park in Marietta where you can get a full-body workout. In addition to the workout area, the gated playground has two cardio stations. So parents can burn calories while watching their kids play.

Workout space:

• Location – The workout area is in the middle of the park, next to the sand volleyball court. A cardio walker and a recumbent cycle are also inside the gated playground.
• Shade – nearby trees provide decent shade.
• Ground-type – wood chips

Equipment details: Each station includes diagrams and instructions for proper use. To view instructional videos, pull out your smartphone and scan the barcode.

• Recumbent cycle
• Cardio walker
• Sit-up & back extension
• Chin-up & push-up bars
• Leg press
• Captain’s chair
• Chest press – with wheelchair accessible option
• Lat pull-down – with wheelchair accessible option
• Plyometric station
• Balance board

This small pocket park runs alongside Ridge Road, just off Atlanta Road in Smyrna. The only amenity of this park is the workout equipment. There is no parking available, with the idea to stop by when out for a walk, run, or bike ride.

Workout space:

• Location – along a lighted pathway, a bonus if you are a dusk/dawn exerciser
• Shade – fully shaded by tall trees
• Ground-type – packed gravel

Equipment details: There are eight stations for stretching and calisthenic activities, with large signs providing detailed instructions and diagrams for different skill levels.

• Benches for body curls and stretches
• Bars for push-ups and pull-ups
• Structures for various upper and lower body stretches

This community park has so much to offer, including one of the better outdoor workout areas we have come across. There is something for people of all ages and abilities, with (ADA) fitness equipment wheelchair accessible.

Workout space:

• Location – near the front entrance, along the running/walking path that loops around the park.
• Shade – the small trees in the area provide little shade, so don’t forget the sunscreen.
• Ground-type – padded rubber is a nice bonus

Equipment details: This workout area features the Energi Total Body Fitness System and two additional wheelchair-accessible (ADA) stations. Each station has large diagrams and directions for various exercises for beginner, intermediate, and advanced users.

• Station 1 – Static & Dynamic Stretches
• Station 2 – Pulling, Back, Angle Bar & Hurdle Exercises
• Station 3 – Squat, Dip, Push-Up & Balance Exercises
• Station 4 – Power & Agility Step Exercises
• Station 5 – Core, Torso & Balance Disc Exercises
• Station 6 – PNF & Leg Extension Exercises (ADA), Tricep Strength & Torso Stability Exercises (ADA), and Upper-Body Cycling Exercises (ADA)
• Station 7 – Overhead Press Exercises (ADA), Stretch Exercises (ADA), and Shoulder Stability & Strength Exercises (ADA)

Along the Dunwoody Trailway and around the corner from Georgetown Park, Pernoshal Park offers multiple workout stations. You can come to this park solely to use the outdoor fitness equipment or walk/run/cycle the Trailway and break for a few exercises.

Workout space:

• Location – behind the pavilion and basketball court alongside the walking/running path
• Shade – some shade provided by nearby trees
• Ground-type – some stations have a rubber ground, while others are on concrete.

Equipment details: The multiple stations provide a mixture of cardio, strength training, and endurance workouts. The equipment has instructions for the proper use and diagrams highlighting the targeted muscle groups.

• Single Elliptical
• Single Butterfly
• Sit-up, pull-up, and dip station
• Climbing Arch
• Recumbent Stationary Bike
• Pull-up station with various grip types

You might initially overlook this park because of the small selection of exercise equipment. However, it is one end of the Dunwoody Trailway, connecting it to nearby Pernoshal Park with additional workout stations.

Note: This park has two sections, Central Square and the playground. You can enter and park at either one.

Workout space:

• Location – along the pathway (Dunwoody Trailway), with a station behind the playground and another heading towards Central Square
• Shade – limited shade
• Ground-type – concrete

Equipment details: The stations have instructions for the proper use and diagrams highlighting the targeted muscle groups.

• Single Air Walker
• Two-Person Incline Sit-Up Bench
• Recumbent Stationary Bike

This park is in West Midtown and offers a workout area suitable for calisthenic and plyometric exercises. It is an excellent in-town option if you want an alternative to the larger Piedmont Park.

Workout space:

• Location – next to the basketball court
• Shade – surrounding trees provide ample shade
• Ground-type – wood chips

Equipment details: The use of this equipment is pretty self-explanatory; thus, only a few pieces include instructions and diagrams.

• Parallel bars
• Chin-up & push-up bars
• Plyometric board
• Balance board
• Horizontal sit-up bench
• Sky climber (variation of a horizontal ladder)

A few blocks from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta’s westside Vine City neighborhood, Rodney Cook Sr. Park opened on June 29, 2021. This new 16-acre park offers a large outdoor workout area with climbing boulders/rocks and a nearby basketball court.

Workout space:

• Location – at the south end of the park next to the basketball court
• Shade – no shade
• Ground-type – concrete

Equipment details: There are multiple stations, with many that feature adjustable resistance options. Each station includes a diagram and directions for proper use. Pull out your smartphone and scan the barcode to see instructional videos.

• 2-Person Accessible Vertical Press (Wheelchair accessible)
• 2-Person Chess Press (Wheelchair accessible)
• 2-Person Accessible Lat Pulldown (Wheelchair accessible)
• 4-Person Leg Press
• 2-Person Ski/Strider
• Seated Dips
• Seated Rowing Machine
• Adjustable Squat Machine
• Adjustable Bench Press
• Adjustable Shoulder Press
• Adjustable Leg Press
• Adjustable Arm Curl
• Adjustable Chest Press
• Adjustable Stepper
• Leg Extension & Curl

How about working out with a view of the Chattahoochee River? At Don White Memorial Park, you can do just that. This park is also along the Roswell Riverwalk Trail, connecting multiple parks, and providing miles of trails.

Workout space:

• Location – next to the pavilion and in front of the bathroom, facing the river
• Shade – tall trees around the workout stations provide shade
• Ground-type – grass

Equipment details: The equipment is more weathered than some other parks on this list. There is a sign with instructions for the proper use and diagrams highlighting the targeted muscle groups for each piece of equipment. However, we noticed some of the equipment is no longer there.

• Elliptical trainer
• Rower
• Rotating wheel for pull-ups allowing for multiple grips
• Ab station
• Shoulder press
• Pull up and dip station

Windwood Hollow is a small neighborhood park that offers four outdoor workout stations. These stations perimeter the playground, allowing parents to get in a few sets while watching their kids play.

Workout space:

• Location – along the walkway that borders the playground opposite the picnic pavilion
• Shade – the wooded area provides some shade
• Ground-type – concrete

Equipment details: There are four stations, with diagrams displaying instructions and focused muscle groups.

• Tai Chi Wheels
• Pull-up/dip bars
• Plyometric Station
• Ab crunch/leg lift bench

You won’t find a full outdoor gym at this park, but you can still get a great workout with the equipment available. Positioned along the wide 1.5-mile path, it’s perfect for getting a few upper body and core exercises done while getting in some steps or miles.

Workout space:

• Location – behind the soccer and baseball fields along the paved running/walking path that loops the park
• Shade – mostly shaded by tall trees
• Ground-type – wood chips

Equipment details: There are three sets of bars for basic bodyweight exercises. No instructions or diagrams accompany the equipment.

• Pull-up bars
• Push-up bars
• Parallel bars

Ridgeview Park is a small, quiet neighborhood park with a large outdoor workout area.

Workout space:

• Location – down the hill from the picnic area
• Shade – mostly shaded by nearby tall trees
• Ground-type – dirt and wood chips

Equipment details: There are 20 stations for stretching, plyometrics, and calisthenic activities with diagrams and instructions. Unlike many other parks on this list, the equipment is made of wood and is more weathered.

• Multi-level parallel bars
• Multi-level pull-up bars
• Multi-level push-up bars
• Flat and inclined ab crunch/leg lift benches
• Balance beam and other balancing/plyometric stations

Little Nancy Creek is a great small neighborhood park for a full-body workout. The limited parking keeps this park relatively quiet.

Workout space:

• Location –back corner of the park behind the playground
• Shade – mostly shaded by tall trees
• Ground-type – packed gravel

Equipment details: This park has a five-station Energi Total Body Fitness System. Each station provides diagrams and directions for beginner, intermediate, and advanced exercises.

• Station 1 – Static & Dynamic Stretches
• Station 2 – Pulling, Back, Angle Bar & Hurdle Exercises
• Station 3 – Squat, Dip, Push-Up & Balance Exercises
• Station 4 – Power & Agility Step Exercises
• Station 5 – Core, Torso & Balance Disc Exercises

Spink-Collins Park is a great place to incorporate a total-body workout while out for a trail run/walk through the woods. However, since it is in a wooded area, portions of the equipment can get overgrown by nearby brush.

Workout space:

• Location – The workout stations are along a 0.25-mile wooded trail. To find the start of the fitness trail, turn left after the playground by the picnic table.
• Shade – heavily shaded; the woods provide a break from the sun during those hot summer months.
• Ground-type – dirt and pine straw

Equipment details: This park has a five-station Energi Total Body Fitness System. Each station provides diagrams and directions of various exercises for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.

• Station 1 – Static & Dynamic Stretches
• Station 2 – Pulling, Back, Angle Bar & Hurdle Exercises
• Station 3 – Squat, Dip, Push-Up & Balance Exercises
• Station 4 – Power & Agility Step Exercises
• Station 5 – Core, Torso & Balance Disc Exercises

Pinnacle Park in Norcross is a serene location where you can enjoy a peaceful workout alongside a pond. This park offers a tranquil setting for exercise and is a great place to relax and de-stress.

Workout space:

• Location – along the pathway around the pond
• Shade – partially shaded by surrounding trees
• Ground-type – grass and dirt

Equipment details: Pinnacle Park features a pathway that loops around a pond and has six stations along the way. Each station includes a sign with a diagram, written directions, and suggested rep ranges for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. This makes it easy for park visitors to choose a workout appropriate for their fitness level.

• Sit up bench
• Horizontal bar
• Stretching posts
• Vertical ladder
• Parallel bars
• Spring up bars

Anderson Park provides an outdoor workout area on the west side of Atlanta. As a bonus, parents/guardians can exercise while watching their kids play since the workout equipment and playground are in the same space.

Workout space:

• Location – next to the playground
• Shade – a large mature tree partially shades the workout area
• Ground-type – wood chips

Equipment details: Each of the five fitness stations includes diagrams for the proper use and highlights the targeted muscle groups.

• Free Runner/ Single Air Walker
• Parallel bars (2 heights)
• Flex Trainer – core and upper body station
• Double chest press – with wheelchair-accessible option
• Multi-level pull-up bars

John F. Kennedy Park is one of the small in-town neighborhood parks with an outdoor workout area. This park received upgrades and renovations as part of the 2019 NFL’s Super Bowl Legacy Grant Program.

Workout space:

• Location – at the west entrance of the park next to the playground
• Shade – no shade
• Ground-type – padded rubber

Equipment details: Each of the four fitness stations includes diagrams for the proper use and highlights the targeted muscle groups. You can also visit the website, www.playlsi.com/hb, to view the proper use of the equipment.

• Cardio stepper
• Balance steps
• Parallel bars (2 heights)
• Ab crunch/leg lifts station
• Jump touch station

Kathryn Johnston Memorial Park is one of the small in-town neighborhood parks with an outdoor workout area. There is no designated parking, but street parking is available.

Workout space:

• Location – at the north end of the park near the playground
• Shade – no shade
• Ground-type – wood chips

Equipment details: There are multiple stations for stretching, cardio, and calisthenic activities. Most stations include a diagram and directions for proper use. Pull out your smartphone and scan the barcode to see instructional videos.

• Parallel bars
• Single Strider
• Multi-level pull-up bars
• 2-Person Incline Sit-Up Benches
• Rowing machine
• Leg extension

Mud Creek Soccer Complex is a great place to incorporate exercises while out for a run/walk on the half-mile pathway or when using one of the soccer fields.

Workout space:

• Location – next to the grass field and larger playground
• Shade – a canopy provides partial shade
• Ground-type – wood chips

Equipment details: There are seven stations for balancing, plyometrics, and calisthenic activities.

• Captain’s chair
• Multi-level pull-up bars
• Parallel bars (2 heights)
• Ab crunch/leg lift station
• Balance beam
• Balance board
• 2-person chest press (Wheelchair accessible)

Westside Park is the City of Atlanta’s newest and largest park. After years of planning and construction, the park opened on August 17, 2021. This park does not offer a large workout area but is an excellent place to exercise while enjoying the trails or views of the Bellwood Quarry.

Workout space:

• Location – next to the playground
• Shade – no shade
• Ground-type – padded rubber

Equipment details: There are three pieces of equipment for basic bodyweight exercises. There are no instructions or diagrams.

• Pull-up bars
• Push-up bars
• Horizontal bench

Peachtree Corners Town Green is a vibrant outdoor gathering space perfect for visiting or breaking from the surrounding shops and eateries. It offers a free and enjoyable splash pad for families to cool off on hot days. The park also boasts nearby café tables, shaded seating, and a large open green area for kids to run and play. The park also features an all-inclusive playground, recently added in July 2022.

Dupree Park is an active park in Woodstock with many amenities, including a large workout area. In addition to getting in a workout, you can also enjoy the pirate theme multi-tiered playground, fishing pond, mountain bike trails, pavilions, tennis/pickleball courts, and more.

Workout space:

• Location – next to the multi-use sports fields
• Shade – no shade
• Ground-type – concrete

Equipment details: There are eleven stations for strength training, plyometrics, and calisthenic activities, with many featuring adjustable resistance options. Most stations include a diagram and directions for proper use. Pull out your smartphone and scan the barcode to see instructional videos.

• Adjustable squat
• Leg extension and curl
• Accessible single butterfly (Wheelchair accessible)
• 2-person chest press (Wheelchair accessible)
• 2-person vertical press (Wheelchair accessible)
• Adjustable arm curl
• Adjustable tricep press
• Adjustable bench press
• Pull-up and dip bars
• Plyometric boards
• Ab crunch and leg lift bench

Wills Park is a large community park in Alpharetta with many amenities, including a workout area. In addition to getting in a workout, you can also enjoy the castle-themed wooden playground, walking/running paths, disc golf, pavilions, tennis/pickleball courts, dog parks, and more.

Workout space:

• Location – next to the yellow playground and outdoor basketball courts
• Shade – partially shaded by nearby trees
• Ground-type – soft rubber

Equipment details: Various muscle-building and toning bodyweight exercises for all fitness levels are possible in this workout area. The equipment includes diagrams depicting various exercise activities.

• Parallel bars
• Lift and row bars
• Incline sit-up and leg lift bench
• Push-up bars
• Pull-up bars
• Monkey bars, aka horizontal ladder

Westside Fitness Park is a small pocket park near Avalon along Westside Parkway in Alpharetta. The only amenity of this park is the workout equipment. There is no parking available, with the idea to stop by when out for a walk, run, or bike ride.

Workout space:

• Location – along a lighted pathway, a bonus if you are a dusk/dawn exerciser
• Shade – little shade provided by a canopy at each station
• Ground-type – soft rubber

Equipment details: The use of this equipment is pretty self-explanatory; thus, only a few pieces include instructions and diagrams.

• 2-person chest press (Wheelchair accessible)
• 2-person lat pull down (Wheelchair accessible)
• Decline bench
• Incline sit-up bench
• Multiple grips pull-up bars

East Roswell Park is a community park in Roswell with many amenities, including a workout area. In addition to getting in a workout, you can also enjoy two playgrounds, a splash pad, disc golf, pavilions, tennis courts, soccer and baseball fields, a dog park, and more

Workout space:

• Location – at the entrance of the park across from the baseball field
• Shade – partially shaded by nearby trees
• Ground-type – dirt and wood chips

Equipment details: There are multiple stations for strength training, plyometrics, and calisthenic activities. Most stations include a diagram and directions for proper use. Pull out your smartphone and scan the barcode to see instructional videos.

• Chest press
• Assisted step trainer
• Push-up station
• 2-person pull-up bars
• Leg press
• Lat pulldown
• Captain’s chair
• Sit-up bench
• Back extension
• Recumbent Stationary Bike

Old Clarkdale Park underwent renovations and reopened in August 2022, featuring new exercise equipment. The exercise area is near the playground, allowing parents to stay active while watching their kids play. As the park is not well-known, it is not usually crowded, making it a peaceful place for exercise.

Workout space:

• Location – next to the playground
• Shade – no shade
• Ground-type – soft rubber

Equipment details: The four new pieces of equipment come with instructional diagrams demonstrating how to use them properly.

• Elliptical
• Recumbent bike
• Strider
• Chest press

English Oak Park is a peaceful neighborhood park in Doraville that is perfect for those looking to get in a few basic exercises. It is a great place to get in a quick workout while enjoying the quiet surroundings.

Workout space:

• Location – along the walkway that winds throughout the park
• Shade – mostly shaded by nearby trees
• Ground-type – dirt

Equipment details: There are three stations for basic bodyweight exercises. No instructions or diagrams accompany the equipment.

• Pull-up bar
• Push-up bar
• Incline bench

Twin Bridges, Dunwoody’s newest park, has recently opened to the public in May 2023. Among its many features, this park boasts fitness equipment.

Workout space:

• Location – next to the parking lot
• Shade – little shade
• Ground-type – soft rubber

Equipment details:  The five new pieces of equipment come with instructional diagrams demonstrating how to use them properly.

• Parallel bars
• Ab Crunch / Leg lift
• Pull-up / Dip bars
• Assisted Row / Push-up bars
• Stretch

Esther Peachy Lefevre Park is a cozy park in the historic Cabbagetown neighborhood featuring a workout station. Get active against the backdrop of Wylie St.’s graffiti murals for a uniquely inspiring workout!

Workout space:

• Location – back corner next to the swings
• Shade – mostly shaded by surrounding trees
• Ground-type – wood chips

Equipment details:  Even though the single workout station has few extra features, it can still offer an effective workout.

• Pull up bar
• Horizontal ladder
• Leg raises

Walker Park is a neighborhood park offering an essential workout area. It’s great for doing simple bodyweight exercises while you’re out for a run/walk or enjoying the park’s other activities.

Workout space:

• Location – next to the playground
• Shade – little shade
• Ground-type – wood chips

Equipment details:  Even though the single workout station doesn’t have many extra features, it can still offer an effective workout.

• Pull up bar
• Horizontal ladder
• Leg raises

Collier Park has several exercise stations spread out across the park. You can use them to complete a workout that includes cardio exercises and bodyweight workouts.

Workout space:

• Location – along the walkway that winds throughout the park
• Shade – heavily shaded by surrounding trees
• Ground-type – soft rubber

Equipment details:  There are seven stations with instructional diagrams demonstrating how to use them properly. Pull out your smartphone and scan the barcode to see instructional videos.

• Stationary bikes
• Ab Crunch / Leg lift
• Pull-up bar / Vertical ladder
• Assisted Row / Push-up bars
• Decline press
• Dip bench
• Parallel bars

Phoenix II Park offers a simple yet effective workout space within the Summerhill neighborhood.

Workout space:

• Location – next to the parking lot
• Shade – partially shaded by nearby trees
• Ground-type – wood chips

Equipment details: A single workout station with instructional diagrams demonstrating proper use. Pull out your smartphone and scan the barcode to see instructional videos.

• Overhead ladder
• Vertical ladder
• Push-up bars
• Incline press
• Pull-up bars
• Multi-use net