Olmsted Linear Park

Today, Olmsted Linear Park is actually a collection of six parks. Each one is a bit unique.

Deepdene

The largest of the parks is called Deepdene. It’s located all the way on the eastern most end of Linear Park and provides a wooded track and a stream. The park covers 22 acres and ranges from flat meadow to steeper slopes.

Dellwood

Dellwood has a natural depression, which is the dell in the name. It’s a pastoral style park with plenty of open space and just a few groups of trees.

Shadyside

a park named for the very wooded areas providing plenty of shade, Shadyside is both wooded and pastoral. It has many beautiful elements throughout and a well was added in the 1930s, along with a bridge, a pool and a waterfall.

Oak Grove

Named for the oak grove found within it, Oak Grove is mainly a pastoral park. It has been maintained by the Druid Hills Garden Club and many Olmsted elements have been preserved.

Virgilee

The only of the six segments named for an actual person, Virgilee park is named for Joel Hurt’s daughter. It’s a pastoral park with beautiful landscaping, some streets, a few paths and a few other types of plants throughout.

Springdale

Found on the most western side of Linear Park, Springdale is the gateway to the entire park form Atlanta. It’s known for the mature oak trees and the green knoll.

All six parks are very beautiful and offer something a bit different. Events are held here throughout the year and plenty of green space is provided for residents of Druid hills to enjoy. Of course, the many paths attract many walkers, bikers and joggers to the parks, as well.