Historic Fourth Ward Park is a 17-acre green space in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward, behind Ponce City Market and beside the Eastside BeltLine Trail. Clear Creek Basin, a two-acre pond that also helps reduce neighborhood flooding, anchors the park. Walk its paths and bridges, watch activity at the skatepark, or bring children to the playground and seasonal splash pad. Grassy areas, an amphitheater and sports facilities add room to pause or play. Go on a cooler day for a more comfortable walk.
A park built around a flood-control basin
Historic Fourth Ward Park covers about 17 acres in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward, behind Ponce City Market and alongside the Eastside BeltLine Trail. It was built on the site of the former Ponce de Leon amusement park and opened in 2011.
At its centre is Clear Creek Basin, a two-acre pond designed to hold stormwater and help reduce flooding in nearby neighbourhoods. The basin also gives the park its main water feature. Paths, bridges and viewpoints run through the green space, with the surrounding buildings helping orient visitors as they move around.
Paths, play and skating
The park has landscaped walkways, grassy areas and an amphitheater at the southern end of the pond. Its playground includes climbing structures, slides and swings, with a splash pad nearby for warm-weather visits. The splash pad operates seasonally from May through October; one account gives its daily hours as 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., so check current details before planning around that schedule.
The skatepark was designed with input from local skaters and has facilities for different skill levels. If skating is not your plan, it is still a place to watch activity from the nearby paths. The park also has multi-use athletic fields and space for community events, including free activities such as yoga.
Planning a stop
The park is at 680 Dallas St NE, one block from the BeltLine’s Eastside Trail and close to Ponce City Market. It works as a break between time on the trail and a visit to the market, or as a family outing centred on the playground and splash pad.
Street parking can fill up, so arriving early is useful if you are driving. On hot days, a walk around the grounds can feel tiring, and the pond may smell unpleasant; cooler weather is a better fit for a longer stroll. The park has accessible ramps and level areas for resting.
FAQ
Where is Historic Fourth Ward Park?
It is at 680 Dallas St NE in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward, behind Ponce City Market and beside the Eastside BeltLine Trail.
Is there a splash pad at Historic Fourth Ward Park?
Yes. It is seasonal and operates from May through October. Bring towels and a change of clothes for children.
Does Historic Fourth Ward Park have a skatepark?
Yes. The skatepark was designed with input from local skaters and has opportunities for different skill levels.
Is parking available at the park?
Street parking is available nearby, but spaces can fill quickly. Arriving early can help.
