Park of the Month: Gordon White Park

Atlanta BeltLine is so much more than just trails, and our parks are true gems along the city’s “emerald necklace.” We hope our “Park of the Month” series will help you find greenspaces on the Atlanta BeltLine that you haven’t discovered yet, and maybe even show you something new about your favorite parks!

Beltline May photography "Development, progress, and change" Westside
Gordon White Park sits across White Street from the Westside Trail.

July’s Park of the Month is Gordon White Park. Located in Southwest Atlanta, Gordon White Park opened in 2008 as the Atlanta BeltLine’s first park and connects with the West End Trail, the Atlanta BeltLine’s first trail. The West End Trail runs along White Street to Westview Cemetery and connects West End, Mozley Park, and Westview.

Beltline May photography "Development, progress, and change" Westside
The West End Trail runs through Gordon White Park.

In the fall, Gordon White Park is a popular location for musical events and has hosted the Atlanta Jazz Festival and many Art on the Atlanta BeltLine performances each fall. Across White Street, the Westside Trail is presently under construction, which will further connect this recreational space to the neighborhoods between Adair Park and Washington Park. Gordon White Park is close to other southwest Atlanta gems such as the Wren’s Nest, Bearings Bike Shop, and the Atlanta BeltLine’s first Urban Agriculture site.

Art on the Atlanta BeltLine piece Sunrise Cube at Gordon White Park 2014
Art on the Atlanta BeltLine installation Sunrise Cube at Gordon White Park in 2014.
Art on the Atlanta BeltLine piece Sunrise Esther de Monteflores at Gordon White Park 2014.
Esther de Monteflores performs at Gordon White Park for 2014 Art on the Atlanta BeltLine.
BeltLine Art on the BeltLine Opening Event at Gordon White Park June 5, 2010 photos by Christopher T Martin
A variety of performers have used Gordon White as a staging area.
Gordon White Park music in the park 2014
Music in the Park performs at Gordon White Park in 2014.

The park has also hosted free Atlanta BeltLine fitness events, and is a featured part of the Run.Walk.GO! Race Series’ Southwest 5k.

SW 5K 2013 July 13, 2013 photos by Christopher T Martin www.christophertmartin.com
The Southwest 5k on the Westside Trail in 2014, across from Gordon White Park.

More great events will continue over the summer and fall, so stay tuned to our events calendar. Or, take a stroll along the West End Trail and check out this park on your own!

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