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Is Sherwood Forest safe?
Atlanta, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Sherwood Forest as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Sherwood Forest
“Go. Sherwood Forest is an exceptionally peaceful, leafy residential enclave that is very safe for daytime and evening walks. Keep in mind that it is strictly residential with no shops or restaurants within the neighborhood borders, so you will need to head to nearby Ansley Park or Midtown for commercial amenities.”
About the area
Tucked just north of Midtown, Sherwood Forest is an affluent, tranquil neighborhood known for its lush tree canopy and streets named after the Robin Hood legend. It offers quiet, winding residential roads featuring mid-century and modern homes alongside the border of the Ansley Golf Club.
- Quiet / Residential
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Affluent
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Sherwood Forest
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 52/100
While Sherwood Forest has no dedicated bike lanes, its quiet streets are pleasant for cycling, with direct access to the Atlanta BeltLine Northeast Trail extension near Piedmont Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low violent crime and minimal through-traffic
- Canopied, scenic streets ideal for peaceful residential walks
- Immediate proximity to Piedmont Park, Ansley Mall, and Midtown amenities
Cons
- Completely residential with no commercial shops or dining inside neighborhood boundaries
- Hilly terrain and discontinuous sidewalks on certain residential streets
- Occasional opportunistic car break-ins typical of Intown Atlanta
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the interior residential streets, though unhoused individuals may occasionally be seen along commercial transit corridors on nearby Piedmont Avenue.
What Sherwood Forest is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very peaceful and safe, with neighbors walking dogs and joggers taking advantage of low-traffic streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and calm, feeling secluded despite its central Intown Atlanta location.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Pleasant for walks before dusk, though street lighting varies along winding residential lanes.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet with virtually no foot traffic; safe, but lacks commercial activity and feels isolated.
Transit, parking and getting around
The Arts Center MARTA rail station is roughly 1.2 miles southwest, while MARTA Bus Route 27 runs along nearby Piedmont Avenue with stops adjacent to the neighborhood.
Street parking is permitted on most residential streets for visitors, though restrictions may apply during neighborhood events; commercial parking decks and open lots are readily available at nearby Ansley Mall.
Things to do in Sherwood Forest
- Take an architectural walking tour of mid-century modern and ranch-style homes along Robin Hood Road
- Enjoy a scenic, hilly jog through tree-lined streets with views of Ansley Golf Club
- Stroll south down Montgomery Ferry Road to connect into Ansley Park and Piedmont Park
Local favorites
- Ansley Golf Club · Golf & Country ClubHistoric private golf and social club framing the eastern edge of the neighborhood.
- Brooklyn Bagel Bakery · Bakery & CafePopular nearby breakfast and bagel shop located just across Piedmont Avenue in Ansley Mall.
- Hobnob Neighborhood Tavern · GastropubLively tavern nearby on Piedmont serving craft beers, burgers, and southern comfort fare.
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.