WALK FOR LUPUS DETAILS

• The Georgia Chapter Walk for Lupus Now is a 1.5 mile walk, beginning at the Meadow at the 10th street entrance to Piedmont Park, opposite Grady High School.

   

• Our teams of walkers will enjoy the preserved and restored Piedmont Park, an Atlanta treasure, with major renovations, including water fountains, gazebo, restored lake, and beautiful landscaping.

   

• Reserved parking for all Walk for Lupus Now Teams and Walkers will be available at Grady High School

Piedmont Park, Atlanta’s “Common Ground” since 1904, is located approximately 2 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. The park runs along 10th Street (a block west of 10th & Monroe Avenue to a block east of 10th & Piedmont Avenue) and Piedmont Avenue (12th & Piedmont to just before 15th & Piedmont) in midtown Atlanta. The park is open daily from 6:00 am until 11:00 pm. Learn more about park activities and amenities.

 

Download this map (PDF 304KB).
 

 

DIRECTIONS

 

By MARTA
The nearest Marta station is the Midtown Station, located on 10th Street, just a few blocks from the park. Upon exiting the Midtown Station, take 10th Street towards Peachtree Street and continue on 10th until you reach Piedmont Avenue. Turn left on Piedmont Avenue and walk two blocks to the 12th and 14th Street gates of Piedmont Park. (or you can continue walking on 10th Street and the park will soon be on your left side).

 

MARTA bus Route 27 (Monroe Dr./Lindbergh) and Route 36 (North Decatur) run by Piedmont Park. Click the route links above to get maps and bus schedules from the MARTA website. For additional information call MARTA at 404.848.4711.

MARTA has expanded the Atlanta Tourist Loop shuttle bus service to add a Midtown loop, Route 101. The new service links many popular downtown and Midtown locations to Piedmont Park. The fare is $1.75 per trip. Riders will be able to transfer for free to another bus or train and use unlimited weekend, weekly and monthly passes. Kids under 6 ride for free. Download a route map (384KB PDF) or visit www.itsmarta.com for more information.

 

Traveling South on GA 400
Follow GA 400 Southbound until it merges into I-85 Southbound. Follow the next set of directions.

Traveling South on I-75/I-85
Exit at 10th - 14th Streets. Go straight through the traffic light at the end of the ramp, crossing 14th Street. Stay to the left when the road splits and at the next traffic light, turn left on 10th Street.

 

Traveling North on I-75/I-85
Exit at 10th - 14th Streets. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right on 10th Street.

From The Intersection of Monroe Drive and Piedmont Avenue
Heading South on Piedmont Avenue towards Midtown, turn left on Monroe Drive.