The park was originally established in the early 20th century to commemorate the Battle of Peachtree Creek, a significant American Civil War engagement.
The Bobby Jones Golf Course within the park was redesigned in 2018 to feature the first reversible 9-hole layout in the United States.
The park serves as a critical urban watershed, with Peachtree Creek running through the center of the grounds.
The Bitsy Grant Tennis Center has hosted various regional and state-level tennis championships since its inception.
The park contains the memorial site for the Battle of Peachtree Creek, marked by historical signage explaining the 1864 military conflict.
Atlanta Memorial Park is a 199-acre urban green space located in the Peachtree Battle neighborhood along Peachtree Creek. The park is anchored by the Bobby Jones Golf Course, which features an innovative reversible 9-hole layout designed to change directions daily. Visitors have access to the Bitsy Grant Tennis Center, one of the oldest and most active public tennis facilities in the city. The park grounds include extensive walking trails that connect to the broader Atlanta BeltLine trail network. A dedicated playground area serves families, situated near the rolling terrain of the golf course. The park functions as a key floodplain management area for the surrounding Peachtree Battle and Memorial Park neighborhoods.
The pedestrian bridge over Peachtree Creek, offering a view of the water and the rolling park hills.
Park at the Bitsy Grant Tennis Center for the easiest access to the northern trails and playgrounds.
Check the daily configuration of the Bobby Jones Golf Course before visiting if you plan to walk the perimeter paths near the greens.
Bring bug spray if visiting the trails closer to Peachtree Creek, especially during the humid summer months.
Do not attempt to walk through the active golf fairways unless utilizing the designated public trail corridors.
Athletic wear is standard for the tennis courts and golf course; stay on marked paths to avoid stray golf balls.
