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Heritage Park (opens in a new tab)

60 Fontaine Rd SW · Mableton

Lush trails wind along a gentle creek linking a photogenic covered bridge with the atmospheric ruins of an old woollen mill, making…

Checked Sep 18

Lush trails wind along a gentle creek linking a photogenic covered bridge with the atmospheric ruins of an old woollen mill, making Heritage Park the kind of close-to-home escape where you can clear your head, stretch your legs, or enjoy a quiet jog without drama.

From the Mableton newsletter, September 24, 2026

Forward, Warrior!! Mural Project (opens in a new tab)

685 Wylie St SE · Atlanta

This annual paint fest, Forward, Warrior!! Mural Project, turns Wylie Street into a rolling canvas with artists painting live, plus a…

This annual paint fest, Forward, Warrior!! Mural Project, turns Wylie Street into a rolling canvas with artists painting live, plus a vintage-and-maker market curated by GVG Events. Circle Saturday, September 19, 2026, and get on their updates or volunteer this week so you can watch the walls come alive.

From the Atlanta newsletter, October 9, 2026

Cliftondale Park (opens in a new tab)

4650 Butner Rd · Atlanta

Cliftondale Park packs a little something for everyone: a dog park for zoomies, lighted tennis and basketball courts for after-work games,…

Checked Sep 23

Cliftondale Park packs a little something for everyone: a dog park for zoomies, lighted tennis and basketball courts for after-work games, two baseball fields and a big multipurpose field for weekend scrimmages, plus a picnic shelter and restrooms. Easy choice when the crew needs fresh air fast.

From the South Fulton newsletter, October 2, 2026