SWEETWATER CREEK STATE PARK

Located just southwest of Atlanta, Sweetwater Creek State Park offers numerous trails for hiking, and a guided educational wildlife trek. 770-732-5871 www.friendsofsweetwatercreek.org

WINN PARK

This tiny gem of a park is located near a busy part of the city and offers a leafy, tree- shaded retreat within minutes of Midtown.  The park has a baseball field in a addition to short walking trails and a pond.  It is an oasis of calm in the big city that you can escape to for a few moments of calm during your busy workday.  1616 28th Street.

GRANT PARK

The city's oldest park offers plenty of room to jog, picnic, or play a pick up game of soccer.  With awesome attractions like Zoo Atlanta and the Cyclorama and over 88 acres of one of the most historic cemeteries in Atlanta, Oakland Cemetery, Grant Park if own of the best plays to stroll around in the city. www.gpconservancy.org

PERKERSON PARK

Little know Perkerson Park is hidden in the Sylvan Hills neighborhood boasts a very popular recreation center with baseball fields, basketball courts and a tennis complex.  It recently installed a playground and hiking trail.  No matter the activity you will enjoy getting out of the house and into nature at Perkerson Park.  770 Deckner Ave. www.atlantaga.gov

BEN HILL PARK

Just southwest of Atlanta lies a park with tons of baseball diamonds, home to both Little League and adult sports league.  Grab your friends and head out to Ben Hill Park for a pick up game of baseball.  Don't forget the community hods Ben Hill Day on the last Saturday in July, an event that often touches 30,000 people in attendance.  2405 Fairburn Road.

(Source: The Sunday Paper)