Looking to get outside? These parks, trails, and greenspaces are accessible from Emory’s main campus using MARTA and Emory shuttles. Travel times are estimates and may vary based on time of day and connections.
🏞 Piedmont Park / Atlanta BeltLine (Eastside Trail)
One of Atlanta’s most walkable and bikeable greenspaces, with festivals, skyline views, and direct access to the Beltline.
🕐 ~20–25 minute trip each way
Getting There:
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Take the MARTA Route 36 bus Westbound toward Midtown Station
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Exit the bus at Charles Allen Dr @ 10th Street
Return Trip:
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Take the MARTA Route 36 bus Eastbound toward Decatur
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Exit at Emory University along North Decatur Road
🌲 Freedom Park
A linear park with trails stretching through Little Five Points, Candler Park, and Virginia Highland. Connects to the BeltLine and PATH.
🕐 ~15–20 minutes each way
Getting There:
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Take the MARTA Route 816 bus from Clifton Road or Michael Street
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Exit at North Highland Avenue near Freedom Park Trail access
Return Trip:
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Take the MARTA Route 816 bus back to Emory
🚶♀️ Lullwater Preserve
Hidden right on campus, this wooded preserve includes a lake, trails, and the historic Lullwater House.
🕐 ~5 minute walk from campus
Getting There:
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Walk from central campus or take Emory’s “Loop” or “C” shuttles to the Starvine Campus
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Enter via the gate near 1463 Clifton Road or from the Clairmont campus
🌿 Olmsted Linear Park
A scenic chain of historic parks along Ponce de Leon Avenue, perfect for a relaxing walk or picnic.
🕐 ~15–20 minute trip each way
Getting There:
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Take the MARTA Route 36 bus Westbound toward Midtown Station
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Exit at Ponce de Leon Ave @ Oakdale Rd or Clifton Rd
Return Trip:
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Take the MARTA Route 36 bus Eastbound to return to Emory
🐘 Zoo Atlanta / Grant Park
A large, tree-filled park home to Zoo Atlanta, historic homes, and playgrounds.
🕐 ~50–60 minutes each way
Getting There:
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Take the MARTA Route 6 bus Southbound from Clifton Road or Michael Street
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Exit at Inman Park Station
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Transfer to the MARTA Blue Line Train Westbound (Hamilton Holmes) and ride 1 stop
- Exit at King Memorial Station
- Transfer to the MARTA Route 9 bus Eastbound
- Exit at Boulevard @ Berne Street.
- FOR THE ZOO: Enter Grant Park and follow directional signage to the Zoo Atlanta main entrance
Return Trip:
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Exit Grant Park and take the MARTA Route 9 bus Westbound at Boulevard @ Berne Street
- Exit at King Memorial Station
- Transfer to the MARTA Blue Line Train Eastbound (Indian Creek) and ride 1 stop
- Exit at Inman Park Station.
- Take the MARTA Route 6 bus Northbound and exit on Clifton Road or Michael Street