Lake Claire Playground
Rating
Price
Free
Duration
45-90 min
Best Ages
Best for ages 1-10
About
Lake Claire Playground is a free neighborhood playground at 420 Lakeshore Dr NE in Atlanta's Lake Claire neighborhood — one of the city's most distinctive intown communities with a strong sense of local identity. The playground serves the surrounding residential area and has earned a 4.9 rating from its regulars.
The park is a neighborhood-scale playground rather than a destination facility, but what it does it does well: clean, well-maintained equipment in a community-oriented setting. The Lake Claire neighborhood itself adds to the experience — it's an artsy, walkable, close-knit community where playground visits feel like genuine neighborhood socializing rather than just an activity.
Everything is free. Street parking is available on Lakeshore Dr. There are no facilities on-site beyond the playground equipment.
The Lake Claire neighborhood sits adjacent to Candler Park and near Little Five Points, making it easy to combine a playground visit with dining at nearby restaurants. The area has excellent food options including Candler Park Market and the eclectic options in Little Five Points.
For families visiting the northeast Atlanta intown neighborhoods or looking for free options near the BeltLine east side trail, Lake Claire Playground is a solid choice.
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
Wait Times
No waits — open access
Nearby Food
Little Five Points is minutes away with diverse restaurant options. Candler Park area on McLendon Ave also has local dining nearby.
Why Kids Love It
Lake Claire Playground serves the closely-knit Lake Claire and Candler Park neighborhoods with a quality neighborhood playground that has earned a 4. 9 rating from a small but clearly devoted community of regulars. The playground is well-maintained and the neighborhood setting — tree-lined streets, community garden, outdoor gathering spaces — gives visits a warm, community-feel that's distinctive from generic park playgrounds.
Pro Tips from Parents
- Free neighborhood playground — completely no cost
- Lake Claire is a wonderful walkable neighborhood; combine with a neighborhood walk
- Nearby Candler Park, Little Five Points, and Kirkwood all within a few minutes for food
- Low-key and community-oriented — a nice break from busy commercial playgrounds
- Street parking on Lakeshore Dr
What to Bring
- Sunscreen
- Water bottles
- Snacks
Cost Info
Free Admission
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
$0 (free neighborhood park)
Tips to Save
- Free neighborhood playground in the beloved Lake Claire neighborhood of northeast Atlanta.
- Lake Claire is a walkable, artsy intown community — combine the playground visit with a walk through the neighborhood and a stop at nearby Candler Park or Little Five Points for food.
