Park Description
This Atlanta city park covers 17 acres and is the historic site of an 1800s cotton mill. Remnants of the mill tower and carpenter’s shed remain while the rest of the property has been converted into green space, wooded trails, a bocce court, and a playground.
Features
Playgrounds
Sports
Walking/Running
Walking/Running
- Two wooded trails with offshoots around the park
- There are additional trails across train tracks (leaving park grounds) leading to the Chattahoochee River
Bocce Court
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Wide-open and relatively flat green space with a line of mature trees running up to the Mill Tower
Playground designed for ages 2-5 and 5-12
- Includes: Swings, slides, a climbing wall, and a balance beam
- Ground-type: Wood chips
- Shade: Fully shaded by surrounding forest trees
- Seating: Benches and nearby picnic tables
Picnic tables
- Around the playground and bocce area with one charcoal grill
- Fixed picnic tables on the lawn of the Mill Tower
Historical Sites
- Whittier Mill Tower
- Whittier Mill Carpenter shop – reservable
- No fenced area
- Dog-friendly water fountain available
Parking/Toilet/Water
Street parking ~15 spaces
NO bathrooms
Water fountain next to Carpenter’s shed
Booking/Reservations
Bookings, Reservations, & Inquiries – Online
