Druid Hills

13 stories · Inside The Perimeter, Atlanta

Hikers on South Peachtree Creek Trail at Mason Mill Park
Druid Hills Urbanize Atlanta

South Peachtree Creek Trail Scores Cash for Major Expansion

The Decide DeKalb Development Authority approved funding last week for sections three and five of the popular trail that connects Emory with Mason Mill Park and other greenspaces. The 2.6-mile existing trail through forests and wetlands is getting extended to provide better off-street access to schools, jobs, and retail between I-85 and Emory.

About Druid Hills

Druid Hills is an unincorporated DeKalb County community designed in part by Frederick Law Olmsted, known for its grand homes, the Fernbank Museum of Natural History, and its proximity to Emory University. The tree canopy here is extraordinary, and the winding streets feel a world away from the density of Midtown or Old Fourth Ward. The neighborhood was the setting for "Driving Miss Daisy." Emory Village and the surrounding commercial nodes provide dining and shopping. It's one of the most beautiful residential areas in metro Atlanta.

Quick Facts

  • Frederick Law Olmsted-designed landscape
  • Home to Fernbank Museum and Emory University
  • Stunning historic homes and tree canopy

Resources

Planning Unit NPU-O
Zip Codes 30307, 30306
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