Get your checkered blanket, pack your favorite food, grab your favorite people, head to the park, and enjoy an al fresco lunch, because June 18 is International Picnic Day. This unofficial holiday is all about enjoying good food and good company in a beautiful setting. Our real estate agents hope you get a chance to soak up some sun and have fun in a park around Atlanta. Here are some of the parks that offer a grassy spot, as well as scenic and active settings.

• Historic Fourth Ward Park - 680 Dallas St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
  Located just a few blocks from Atlanta homes for sale, the Historic Fourth Ward Park is one of the highest-rated in the area. It offers 17 acres of green space, a skate park, a 2-acre lake, and athletic fields. The kid-friendly spot has a splash pad, slides, and climbing structures. You can grab a picnic bench, but there are lots of wide-open spaces where you can set up a picnic if the area is busy.
  
  
• Candler Park – 1500 McLendon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
  Located 5 minutes east of downtown Atlanta, Candler Park offers countless pleasures for those visiting. The park is known for its walkability and events. There are plenty of spots to set up a picnic without feeling too crowded. And after you're done eating, visit the Candler Park pool, basketball court, tennis court, or golf course for continuous enjoyment. Kids can have fun at the playground.
  
  
• Piedmont Park – 400 Park Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
  Just because Piedmont Park is one of Atlanta's most popular parks doesn't mean there aren't perfect picnic spots waiting for your basket and blanket to pay a visit. Covering more than 180 acres, this park has lush woods, walking and running trails, lakes, skate paths, and a vast amount of space for you to set up your picnic for the day. You can also enjoy outdoor activities like swimming and tennis.
  
  
• Grant Park – 90 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
  Tucked in a beautiful Victorian neighborhood, Grant Park is the oldest surviving park in Atlanta City. Spanning 131 acres, this green space offers an escape from the city and is a favorite picnic spot among the locals. You get a beautiful and tranquil atmosphere to cloud gaze or blow some bubbles while munching on some snacks. After your meal, you can enjoy a wide range of activities at the athletic fields, walking trails, kids' playground, or the Atlanta Zoo.
  
  
• Centennial Olympic Park – 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
  A 22-acre park located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, Centennial Olympic Park is Georgia's preeminent remnant of the 1996 Summer Olympics. It has become a huge draw for locals and tourists alike. This urban oasis offers all the benefits of a go-to picnic spot with great views of the city, luscious green grass, benches, and a relaxing atmosphere. After tucking into your picnic, take photos in front of the Olympic Rings sculpture, check out the interactive mural at the Visitors Center, and let the kids have a splash at the Fountain of Rings, where waters dance to familiar tunes complete with lighting and sound effects.
  
  
• Peachtree Hills Park – 308 Peachtree Hills Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
  Close to Peachtree City homes for sale is Peachtree Hills Park, a quaint little park in the heart of the community. This park features a full-sized baseball field, spacious playground, mini-library, lush community garden, tennis courts, and a covered picnic area. The park is across the street from local eateries, shops, and a coffee shop, which can be convenient if you don't have enough time to prepare a meal yourself.

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