Tanyard Creek Park

Great park with separate toddler and big kids playground. Picnic tables and benches. The park itself is well maintained. Nice paved walking trail connecting to a section of the Beltline that also runs along the creek.
I tried parking in the lot off Collier and it is rough. Can only fit at most 6 cars, asphalt all ripped up. Would be hard for lowriders to get out of there. Also there were seedy cars there parked at 10:30 am!? With broken glass on the ground....no thanks.
There is off street parking off Walthall Dr, adhere to the "No Parking" signs as it is a residential area.

I hesitate to review this park, because it's one of those little secret getaways in Atlanta that I enjoy for its relative seclusion. But...to share is to care, I suppose.

Tanyard Creek Park is the site of some of the fiercest fighting during the Battle of Atlanta in the Civil War. It's difficult to see how big it is from Collier as you drive by. Most people probably just see the historical markers and think that's it. If you park and walk down the hill to the park, you'll see there's a huge open field on the other side of the creek. It's a fantastic place to take your dog, play some frisbee, have an impromptu game of kickball, read a book...the list goes on and on.

If you're looking for a wide open space in the middle of the city (that isn't Piedmont Park) that won't feel like it's a scene, this is your best bet.

Wonderful park and walking/biking trail... nice shaded enjoyable experience..

Neat railroad trestle.... trails follow the creek.

Connects to the ATL BeltLine.... give it a go

Myself and my family really enjoy this park. It's located on part of the Beltline so you can get a little walk/jog/ or bike ride fit into your day. But, the path isn't very long either way you take.

But, there are two playgrounds. Very nice play grounds not far from one another. There's also a large grassy field. And down the opposite end of the trail, there's the golf course.

There's a nice stream that follows beside the path and goes under a couple bridges. There's even some beautiful graffiti under one bridge.

If you like trains, you might be lucky enough to see the train pass by over head. You can see some old tracks right above the little hand made wooden bridge. It's beautiful :)

I just wish there wasn't so much trash scattered on the playgrounds and that the Beltline was longer.

This park has multiple entrances. Although there is a small lot off Collier Road right where Overbrook deadends into Collier, I do not recommend that entrance if you cannot handle stairs. This entrance is not handicap accessible. This same parking lot is also small, it can only handle about 7 cars. Next time I attend this park, I will try parking along Walthall Drive, where there is a paved ramp connecting to the park which will make an easier entrance for those handicapped or with strollers.

From the parking lot off of Collier the Beltline path splits, running NorthEast under Collier Road towards Bitsy Grant Golf Course, or SouthEast along Tanyardd creek towards Ardmore Park.

Heading Southeast with the creek we discovered there is a playground for little tikes just over the 1st hill along the path. There were plenty of benches and picnic tables where parents could have a day in the park with their family.

As already stated by others, this is a well maintained park with a wide, flat surfaced trail good for dog walkers, runners, bikers, rollerbladers, strollers and wheelchairs. NOTE: Be aware there are NO bathrooms here.

Great park to run, cycle, take your dogs or kids. There are nice trails, lots of trees and it's in a very convenient location. If you can't find parking in the 5 spots available you will need to find appropriate roadside parking.

I live next to this park and I used to love going there but now... not so much. I would ask that people please stop referring to this as a dog park. It gives the impression that it's OK to let dogs run free here, however it's not an off-leash dog park. Loose dogs run out of the park (because it's not a dog park... and it's not fenced in) and they run in the street, near playgrounds, and in neighborhood yards. Loose dogs from this park have killed both of my cats. Please go to the Piedmont park dog park if you need your dogs to run free for exercise... in a giant fenced in area where they won't kill anymore neighborhood pets. :(

In memory of Pika & Alice... all I can do now is spread the word.

My favorite neighborhood park. Love taking my daughter on a nice stroll here and letting her play at the park. Nice playground, perfect spot for children.

This park is like a hidden GEM! My dogs love it, I love it and it's so tranquil. Collier has tons of hidden parks and this is just one of the best. I actually got lost in search of this Doggy park. But once you find it, you will find yourself coming back for more of the peaceful surroundings.

I will describe this place as the "hidden jewel" of dog parks!!. It is a huge, green, open space in the middle of the city where you will always find a bunch of dogs (and probably their owners) all of which get along with each other!! So, if you like dogs, or quiet parks, or both you will love this place

ENJOY!!