Honesty without a lens
Is Memorial Park safe?
Atlanta, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Memorial Park as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Memorial Park
“Go. Memorial Park is one of Atlanta's safest, most peaceful, and scenic residential areas to explore on foot. Centered on historic green spaces and active recreational facilities, it is a delightful destination for walkers, joggers, and sports enthusiasts.”
About the area
Centered around the sprawling Atlanta Memorial Park and Peachtree Creek, this affluent Buckhead enclave is defined by rolling topography, mature hardwood canopies, and historic homes. It provides a tranquil natural retreat boasting premier recreational hubs like Bitsy Grant Tennis Center and Bobby Jones Golf Course while remaining just minutes from urban amenities.
- Lush Parkland
- Affluent Residential
- Active & Athletic
- Quiet & Peaceful
Walking and biking in Memorial Park
Walk score: 46/100 · Bike score: 52/100
The Northside BeltLine Trail runs directly through Atlanta Memorial Park, offering paved, scenic off-street cycling along Peachtree Creek, though dedicated city bike lanes on adjacent roads are limited.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extensive green space and walking trails connecting to the Northside BeltLine
- Premier recreational access at Bitsy Grant Tennis Center and Bobby Jones Golf Course
- Exceptionally low crime rate and very quiet residential ambiance
- Scenic topography and mature tree canopy offering pleasant shade
Cons
- Very few commercial businesses or restaurants within the interior residential grid
- Hilly terrain and occasional missing sidewalks on secondary residential streets
- Peachtree Creek areas can occasionally flood or get muddy after severe storms
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the neighborhood and park grounds. Any occasional transient presence is typically limited to the perimeter corridors like Northside Drive or Howell Mill Road.
What Memorial Park is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Lively and very safe as joggers, dog walkers, and golfers take advantage of the cool, scenic paths.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Pleasant and secure with active tennis players, families at the playground, and trail users enjoying the park.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Wind down into a calm, quiet neighborhood setting where walking remains very safe, particularly along main park areas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low traffic and safe from violent crime, though the park and residential streets become very dark.
Transit, parking and getting around
The closest MARTA rail stations are Arts Center and Lindbergh Center, both roughly 2 to 2.5 miles away. MARTA bus routes 110 along Peachtree Road and 12 along Howell Mill Road provide perimeter bus service.
Free designated surface parking lots are located at Atlanta Memorial Park, Bitsy Grant Tennis Center, and the Murray Golf House at Bobby Jones. Street parking on residential side streets is generally free and accessible where not restricted by signage.
Things to do in Memorial Park
- Walk or run along the paved Northside BeltLine Trail through the park
- Play a round of golf at the public, reversible Bobby Jones Golf Course
- Book a court for tennis or pickleball at the historic Bitsy Grant Tennis Center
Local favorites
- Boone's · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (650)Upscale neighborhood dining with scenic patio views overlooking Bobby Jones Golf Course.
- Bobby Jones Golf Course · Golf Club · 4.6★ (820)Historic public golf facility featuring a unique reversible 9-hole layout and driving range.
- Bitsy Grant Tennis Center · Tennis Club · 4.7★ (390)Historic and bustling public tennis facility featuring clay and hard courts.
Scores blend recent reported crime levels, area poverty and walk/bike access, refreshed nightly. They are a guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.