Brook Run Park in Dunwoody is one of the easy to miss gems in Atlanta that is worth a drive, no matter where you live in the metro area.  Families with children of all ages were taken into consideration when this huge multi-million dollar park was designed. This 102 acre park has something for nearly everyone.

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Within Brook Run Park, there is a 5 acre playground area called Children’s Adventure Garden.  The playground areas are generously spaced to allow plenty of room to toddle, walk or run on a wonderful rubbery surface.  This playground is appropriate from 9 months through elementary school with three areas separated for ages 1 -3, 4-7 and 8 and up.  There are many pavilions with picnic tables to provide a place for lunch or snacks.  All of the play areas are connected by wide concrete sidewalks- great for strollers, wheelchairs or tricycles.  There is great parking too.

Of course, Brook Run has lots more to offer including large fields for pick up games of tag, flying kites or for picnics, a 1600 square foot tree house, a huge skateboard park (27,000 square feet!), a large public dog run park and many trails.

One concern is that while there are large mature trees surrounding the park, there aren’t any within the play areas.  The sun can be intense.  While there are areas to retreat to to find shade after you play, ie the pavilions or the tree house, none of the larger play equipment is in the shade.  It can be quite hot and bright in the summer.  Bring sunscreen and hats.  On hot days, consider dressing your children in long pants as the slides can get very hot too.

4770 North Peachtree Rd, Atlanta GA  30338

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