Formerly an illegal dump, this seven-acre slice of paradise is a forest filled with trails, a creek and even a community garden.

Just one-and-1/2 acres, this elevated piece of land next to the MARTA tracks used to be filled with kudzu. Now there's a playground complete with resident emu, Big Lou.

With five separate parks nestled amongst the winding streets of Ansley Park, there's plenty of space to relax in the shade of big oaks, surrounded by beautiful old homes.

Located at the Frazer Center, this 39-acre old-growth forest is one of the few remaining historic estates in the metro area and a popular spot for weddings.

Stretching through the heart of Inman Park, Springvale was the brainchild of Joel Hurt and designed by the famous landscape architects the Olmsteads.

Epitomizing feng shui, complete with a 32-foot waterfall, the park was designed by a Kyoto-based architect, making it super-legit.

Located beneath Georgia Highway 400 in a secluded residential valley, the park is undergoing some major upgrades in preparation for its linking to PATH400.

Owned by Emory University, this 154-acre preserve features a massive suspension bridge over a lake, plus trails and plenty of opportunity to see wildlife.