Park & Play Series: Part 1 - Centennial Olympic Park

We will meet at the Dunwoody Marta Station next to Perimeter Mall at 1pm (see directions and instructions below).  Day parking is free.  This way we travel together while saving gas, money, and the environment.  : )

After we travel along the Marta rails to the Phillips Arena Station, we will begin our 4 mile hike at approximately 2pm.  We will hike along Techwood Drive to Luckie Street where we will pass by the Tabernacle.  The Tabernacle was once just that, a tabernacle church.  It still has the original organ pipes in the walls behind the stage!  Now the Tabernacle is now a great place to see concerts.  The acoustics are astounding!

We will walk up Luckie Street to Peachtree Street NW and take a left.  This section of Peachtree Street is full of life.  There are restaurants, hotels, tourists and locals all meshed together.  It's great for people watching.  We will pass by the Hard Rock Café and Peachtree Center then take a left onto Baker Street.

We will hike past the World of Coca Cola and the Georgia Aquarium.  Turning onto Park Avenue West NW, we will travel around the perimeter of Centennial Olympic Park.  We will arrive at the park entrance near the CNN Center.

The Phillips Arena Marta Station is just up the hill for those who wish to head out.

Those who choose to stay for the free concert on the lawn will gather in the park for a late lunch/early dinner either at the small park café or you may opt to bring their own food if you'd prefer.  Then we will secure our spots on the lawn and prepare for a free concert in the park with Collective Soul and Drivin N Cryin!  The concert is scheduled from 4pm - 6pm. 

After the show we will walk a short distance (.4 mile) to the Marta Station and catch a ride back to our cars. (Note: last train leaves at 1:00am-we won't be there that long) 

This event will not have a "carpool", but the group will meet at the Dunwoody Marta Station next to Perimeter Mall at 1pm and ride downtown together.   We will meet at the top of the escalators on the platform where the train is.  We will try to catch the 1:05pm train.  Trains run every 20 mins.

Dunwoody Marta Station next to Perimeter Mall - 1111 Hammond Drive, Atlanta, GA 30328

(Intersection of Hammond Drive and Perimeter Center Parkway) 

I-285 Exit #29 Ashford-Dunwoody Rd.  Head North to Perimeter Mall.  Take a left immediately before the mall onto Hammond Dr.  Take a right onto Perimeter Center Parkway.  The Marta station will be immediately on the right.  Day parking is free up to 24 hours.  There are 1,048 parking spaces     ................

OR you can meet us down there at the event if you'd like....we will be exiting at the Phillips Arena Marta Station.  Please note: Traffic may be heavy, parking may be costly and hard to find.

Phillips Arena Marta Station

Address:  100 Techwood Dr NW Atlanta, GA 30303

You may reach this station via any Marta train.  One stop westbound from the 5 Points station.

Group should arrive at the station around 1:35pm.

Centennial Olympic Park Rules:
Glass containers, pets, weapons, vending and grills are prohibited. Alcohol may not be brought into the Park; however, it is available for purchase, along with food and nonalcoholic beverages, inside the venue. All bags are subject to search.