Is Almond Park safe?
Atlanta, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Not recommended for casual walking around, especially after dark.
VibeLoco rates Almond Park as “No-go after dark”.
Gogo's take on Almond Park
“Go with care. Almond Park is a quiet, predominantly residential Northwest Atlanta neighborhood that lacks typical tourist amenities and experiences higher-than-average rates of property and violent crime. Casual visitors have little reason to explore the area on foot, especially after dark.”
Northwest Atlanta corridors along Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway continue to be the focus of targeted Atlanta Police Department patrols to combat recurring property crime and gun violence.
About the area
Almond Park is a modest, historic residential neighborhood situated in Northwest Atlanta near the Proctor Creek corridor. It features older single-family homes, industrial edges, and quiet streets that are gradually feeling the spillover development from nearby West Highlands and the Proctor Creek Greenway.
- Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
- Developing
Walking and biking in Almond Park
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
The neighborhood has convenient access to the Proctor Creek Greenway multi-use trail, though dedicated on-street bike lanes and Relay bike-share stations are scarce within Almond Park itself.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Direct proximity to outdoor recreation along the Proctor Creek Greenway trail system
- Lower traffic congestion and quieter residential streets compared to central Atlanta corridors
- Growing public investment in nearby green infrastructure and park restoration projects
Cons
- Violent crime and property crime rates remain significantly above national and metro-wide averages
- Elevated poverty rate with limited commercial options, grocery access, or retail within the neighborhood borders
- Sparse street lighting and intermittent sidewalk coverage across several residential side streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal on interior residential streets, but occasional individuals and panhandling can be observed along the commercial stretch of Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway to the south.
What Almond Park is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Relatively calm and quiet as residents commute, though caution is still advised on secluded residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Generally slow-paced, with occasional local foot traffic near major intersections and transit stops.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity winds down quickly, and reduced lighting makes situational awareness essential.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Walking alone is not recommended due to heightened risk of opportunistic crime and sparse ambient activity.
Transit, parking and getting around
MARTA provides local bus coverage primarily via Route 58 along Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway and Hollywood Road, connecting riders directly to the Bankhead MARTA Rail Station approximately two miles south.
Free residential street parking is generally plentiful and easy to find, with no meters or paid parking decks in the neighborhood.
Things to do in Almond Park
- Walk, run, or cycle along sections of the paved Proctor Creek Greenway
- Visit neighboring Gunn Park for community recreation and neighborhood green space
- Take a short drive to Westside Park to explore Atlanta's largest green space and scenic quarry overlook
Local favorites
- B's Cracklin' Barbeque (Nearby Catering / Pop-ups) · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.4★ (850)Well-known regional pitmaster serving classic wood-smoked Georgia barbecue and hearty sides.
- JJ Fish & Chicken (Donald Lee Hollowell) · Fast Food / Seafood · 4.0★ (420)Straightforward local counter-serve spot known for fried catfish, chicken wings, and crinkle fries.
- Bankhead Seafood · Seafood Restaurant · 4.3★ (310)Historic Westside institution revived by local artists serving fried fish platters, hush puppies, and sides.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.