Dunwoody’s largest park, Brook Run, has various amenities that appeal to sports enthusiasts, festival-goers, dog lovers, sightseers, and more. The recently added fields and gathering spaces offer more ways to enjoy this beautiful park.
Disc Golf – This new disc golf course was added to the park in Summer 2020
- 9 concrete pads to tee off from
- 2 baskets from each pad (long – blue and short – white)
- The course is wooded and somewhat hilly
- The start of the course is located next to Community Garden
- Must bring own discs (Here is a well-rounded starter set on Amazon) This is an affiliate link, as an Amazon Associate, if you click through and make a purchase, we may receive a commission (at no additional cost to you). Thanks for your support in this way!
Skatepark
- Features: Peanut bowl, pumping bowl, and street sections
- Includes: Lighting, benches, and bathrooms
- Helmets are required
- No shade
- Hours 7 am – 9 pm (Sunday through Thursday) and 7 am – 10 pm (Friday and Saturday)
Soccer fields – 2 artificial turf fields
- Parking: Designated parking lot
- Includes: Overlook plaza, lights, concession building, a few picnic tables, bathrooms, and soccer goals
- First-come-first-serve basis, except during scheduled programs
Softball/Baseball – 2 fields
- Parking: Peachtree Charter Middle School at 4664 N. Peachtree Road
- Includes: Lights, covered dugouts, concession building, bathrooms, and extra safety nets
- Field: Artificial turf infield, outfield, and baselines
- The outfield features an overlay for soccer
- No metal cleats allowed
Walking/Running
- Wide concrete loop around the park with rolling hills ~ 1.8 miles
- Water fountains along the path
- Connection to Dunwoody Trailway (connecting to Georgetown and Pernoshal Parks)
The Front Field – near the playground
The Great Lawn – near amphitheater
Peach Field – this smaller green space is near Community Garden overlooking the 1st disc golf hole
“Children’s Adventure Garden” play area with structures designed for ages 2-5 and 5-12
- Features: Multiple slides, swings, and climbing structures
- Ground-type: soft rubber
- Shade: Equipment fully shaded by ‘Hip Roof Shades’
- Seating: Multiple benches in the play areas
- Multiple covered picnic tables with lights and outlets available on a first-come, first-serve basis
- Water fountains and bathrooms in the playground area
Brook
- Kid-friendly stone water feature designed for play
- Gentle and continuous flow
- Serenely runs along the heart of the playground
Outdoor Stage/Amphitheater – reservable
- Terraced seating accommodating ~ 500
Arboretum Pavilion
- Includes: Lights, outlets, multiple picnic tables, water fountain, and bathrooms
Pavilion at Great Lawn Amphitheater
- Includes: Lights, outlets, multiple picnic tables, and bathrooms
Picnic Shelter – located next to disc golf hole #4
- Includes: Lights, outlets, and 2 picnic tables
Dunwoody Community Garden and Orchard – Hours: 7 am to sunset
- Check out their website for more information
Tree Top Quest – tree to tree elevated obstacle course and zip-lining
- Check out their website for more information.
Veterans Memorial
Environmental Classroom
Take a Book Leave a Book library – next to the playground
Dog park – 2 off-leash dog enclosures
- Hours: 7 am to sunset
- ~ 2-acre area for large dogs (>25 lbs)
- ~ .5-acre area for small dogs (<25 lbs)
- Parking next to the dog enclosures
- Environment: gravel at the front with no shade
- Large wooded areas in the back. No grass.
- Both enclosures include: water spigots and waste stations
- Wash station available outside large dog enclosure
- Seating: Covered and uncovered benches throughout both dog enclosures
- Shade: Shade only within the wooded sections
Dog waste stations available throughout the rest of the park
Dog water fountains available throughout the rest of the park
Large dog enclosure
Small Dog Enclosure
Multiple parking lots located near most amenities
- Handicap parking available
- Electric vehicle charging station at the playground
Bathrooms located at playground, Arboretum Pavilion, Great Lawn Amphitheater Pavilion, Baseball fields, and Multi-use fields
Water fountains located at bathrooms and throughout the park
Fields, Pavilions, and Amphitheater/Stage: Online
