Whalebones at the Park - Sun, May 18 2025

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Whalebones at the Park


The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: 1621 Johnson Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318   Urban Hike: Whalebones at the Park  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, May 18 2025  5:30 pm >> Sun, May 18 2025 7:30 pm
Registration Opens: Sun, May 11 2025 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, May 18 2025 4:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:6 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Deema
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Let's check out this quaint hidden gem in our town, while this is an urban hike, it's not on streets, it's on paved paths and boardwalk, think something along the lines of the Beltline just not as crowded.

We will pass by art exhibits such as The Birth of Atlanta Pavilion and The Whalebone Sculpture, and we will walk along Proctor Creek.

I added links in the Notes section if you are interested in reading about the public art displays.

Full disclosure: I scheduled this event because I will be in West Midtown checking out the "Frühlingsfest" spring German Art Festival, I added the link to the festival in my notes if you are interested but it's not part of the event.

Our pace will be moderately on the fast"ish" side, as the elevation is minimal, and I want to make sure you have time to take pictures by the art exhibits, and get back to our cars before it's dark, although sunset doesn't start till 8:30ish.

 


Required Items to Bring:

Plenty of Water

Good walking shoes

A Smile and Peppy Step

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:

 

Westside Park Entrance address is : 1621 Johnson Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

Google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Q2o1F7fAGUZocqj88


Notes:

 

Frühlingsfest" spring German Art Festival: https://www.goethefruehlingsfest.com/

Birth of Atlanta: https://ocaatlanta.com/archives/15557


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