30 Apr Candler Park: A True Community
Just a little south of Ponce de Leon, east of downtown Atlanta but still west of Decatur lies one of Atlanta’s oldest neighborhoods, Candler Park. Candler Park is a beautiful neighborhood and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This neighborhood highlights gorgeous bungalow homes, beautiful parks and a vibrant business district. Many of the homes in Candler Park have been remodeled, and they add to the true beauty of this neighborhood. Candler Park offers residents the unique opportunity – life here will remind you of what many neighborhoods have lost – a true sense of community. It also offers easy access to almost all of their needs. Everything you want is nearby.
The business district is located along McLendon Avenue and DeKalb Avenue and is known for its eclectic establishments. Many different types of business are located there, including great restaurants, markets that sell a wine for every palate, and a dance studio. There is even a MARTA station nearby. That’s how you make and keep a community, when the residents lives revolve around their immediate area it breeds familiarity. People here know their neighbors and they socialize together.
The homes in Candler Park surround the large park by the same name. The park has something for everyone: swimming pools, a public golf course, a playground, picnic areas and tennis courts. Candler Park is not the only park located in this neighborhood, but it is the largest. Residents can also visit Goldsboro Park, Freedom Park and Iverson Park.
Those who live in homes in Candler Park are a part of the City of Atlanta school district. Elementary school students can attend Mary Lin Elementary. Inman Middle School and Grady High School also serve the Candler Park area. Several private schools are in the vicinity as well.
The Neighborhood Organization for the homes in Candler Park plans many activities for the residents. There is a free movie night on Friday nights during the spring and fall seasons. The movies begin at dusk, and every movie is family friendly. Candler Park provides its residents with a quiet escape from the noise of the big city.