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 green spaces, with festivals, skyline views, and direct access to the Beltline.
🕐 ~20–25 minute trip each way
Getting There:
Take the MARTA Route 11 bus Westbound toward Midtown Station
Exit the bus at Charles Allen Dr @ 10th Street
Return Trip:
Take the MARTA Route 11 bus Eastbound toward Decatur
Exit at Emory University along North Decatur Road
🚶♀️ 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:
Walk from central campus or take Emory’s “Loop” or “C” shuttles to the Starvine Campus
Enter via the gate near 1463 Clifton Road or from the Clairmont campus