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Centennial Olympic Park vs Piedmont Park

Centennial Olympic Park and Piedmont Park are both rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Centennial Olympic Park ranks marginally better than Piedmont Park. Centennial Olympic Park ranks #7 in Atlanta with positive reviews from 8 publications including On the Grid, Fodor's and Not For Tourists.

Centennial Olympic Park
Centennial Olympic Park
8 / 10
265 Park Ave W NW, Atlanta, GA 30313-1591
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This 21-acre swath of green was the central venue for the 1996 Summer Olympics." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Kids love running through the fountains."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park is the city's focal point for visitors." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"The park, with its centerpiece Olympic Rings fountain, hosts special events downtown." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"It was the 1996 Centennial Olympic Summer Games that turned Atlanta into the direction it is now heading." Full review
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Piedmont Park
Piedmont Park
8 / 10
1320 Monroe Dr. NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Piedmont Park is still expanding: 35 acres complete with a fountain and new sports facilities were added in 2011, and another 15 were tacked on in 2012." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"In the middle of midtown, a glorious, rambling urban park and the setting of many cultural and music festivals." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Atlanta's answer to Central Park."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Sprawling 189 acres just northeast of Atlanta's downtown, Piedmont draws sporty types with its miles of trails for running, biking, and strolling." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Piedmont Park's 185 acres encompass the Atlanta Botanical Garden." Full review
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