Piedmont Park Dog Hike - Sat, May 8 2010

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Piedmont Park Dog Hike

The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Atlanta, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, May 8 2010 11:00 am >> N/A

Registration Opens:

Mon, Apr 26 2010 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, May 7 2010 4:00 pm

Event Duration:

approx 2 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Sarah H

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

We had so much fun last time, we just had to do it again!

Piedmont Park is a 189 acre "Central Park" of Atlanta located in the heart of the city, Midtown. The park is home to miles of beautiful walking paths and the first off leash dog park in the city of Atlanta. We will take advantage of both of these on our Saturday morning (ish) stroll.

We will meet up at the Park St Bridge entrance to the park, right on the bridge. Our path will take us around the meadow, Lake Clara Meer, Oak Hill, the activity oval, and the tennis courts to end up back at the bridge. The hike will end there, but anyone wishing to stay and play in the dog park located just under the bridge is invited to do so.

In order to accommodate dogs of all shapes and sizes, we will be going a shorter distance (~3 miles) and taking a slower pace (<= 2mph) than a typical D2 hike. While this event is geared towards dog owners, bringing a dog is not required, so anyone wishing to sign up is more than welcome.

Beginners and new members are encouraged to join us on this easy hike!

For more information on Piedmont Park, visit the Piedmont Park Conservancy website:
http://www.piedmontpark.org/index.html

Required Items to Bring:
Plenty of water for both you and your dog, Pick-up bags, Water dish

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Good walking shoes, Dog treats

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We will be meeting at the Park Dr Bridge entrance to the park.

400 Park Dr NE
Atlanta, GA 30306

from I-75/85, Exit 10th St

Turn East on 10th St (this is a left if travelling south, a right if travelling north on 75/85)

Go 5 blocks, park will be on the left

Parking can get interesting, so allow extra time to park and get to the meet up spot.

Free on-street parking can be found in the neighborhood south of 10th street (across from the park), but be prepared to hunt for a space.

There is a brand new parking deck for the Botanical Garden which is open to park visitors, but there is a fee (usually $5, but bring more just in case). To get to the parking deck, continue on 10th St past the park, turn left on Monroe Dr, then left on Worcester.

An excellent map of the park can be found here: http://www.piedmontpark.org/pdf/Parking_Facility_Map.pdf

Notes:

Leash and Pick-Up laws will be strictly enforced on this hike. Absolutely no swimming in Lake Clara Meer (this includes dogs).

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.