Candler Park Playground
Rating
Price
Free
Duration
1-2 hours
Best Ages
Best for ages 1-10
About
Candler Park Playground is a free neighborhood playground in one of Atlanta's most beloved intown communities. Located at McLendon Ave NE in the Candler Park neighborhood, it sits within the larger Candler Park park complex and provides quality play equipment in a genuinely charming setting.
The playground serves ages 1-10 well, with equipment for toddlers alongside more challenging structures for school-age kids. What makes Candler Park stand out beyond the equipment is the surrounding environment: generous flat grassy areas for running and games, mature trees providing shade, and the community atmosphere of a well-loved intown Atlanta neighborhood.
The park complex also includes a disc golf course, making it a multi-activity destination for older kids and adults who want to combine playground time with something more challenging. The walking paths around the park are stroller-friendly.
There are no restrooms directly at the playground — a practical consideration for families with toddlers. The nearest facilities are elsewhere in the park or at nearby businesses.
Candler Park is adjacent to Little Five Points, one of Atlanta's most distinctive neighborhood commercial districts with excellent food options including pizza, tacos, and casual dining at family-friendly prices with outdoor seating.
Parking is available on McLendon Ave and surrounding streets. The playground and park are always free.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Yes
Nursing / Changing
Not Available
Kid Meals
N/A
Setting
Outdoor
Rainy Day
Not ideal
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Weekend mornings in spring and fall; weekday afternoons after school
Wait Times
No waits — open access
Nearby Food
Little Five Points, just minutes away, has excellent and eclectic dining options including Elmyr (Tex-Mex), The Porter Beer Bar, and Fellini's Pizza — all family-friendly with outdoor seating.
Why Kids Love It
Candler Park Playground sits in the middle of one of Atlanta's most charming intown neighborhoods, with a community atmosphere that makes playground visits feel genuinely social rather than just a stop to burn energy. The equipment serves the full range of preschool through elementary ages, and the park's flat, open grassy areas give kids room to run freely beyond the playground structure. The neighborhood character — artsy, dog-friendly, community-oriented — creates a relaxed, welcoming vibe that parents enjoy as much as kids.
Pro Tips from Parents
- Completely free — one of Atlanta's best free family parks
- Combine with Little Five Points for food and local shopping nearby
- The park has disc golf available for older kids and adults
- Flat, open grassy areas adjacent to the playground for additional running space
- Street parking available along McLendon Ave; arrive early on weekends
What to Bring
- Sunscreen
- Water bottles
- Snacks or picnic food
- Frisbee or ball for open grass area
Cost Info
Free Admission
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
$0 (free; bring your own food)
Tips to Save
- Completely free neighborhood playground in one of Atlanta's most walkable and beloved neighborhoods.
- Combine with the Candler Park Golf Course (disc golf available), a walk around the park trail, or a coffee stop at a nearby Little Five Points café.
