Park Description

This Atlanta city park covers 17 acres and is the historic site of an 1800s cotton mill. Remnants of the mill tower and carpenter’s shed remain while the rest of the property has been converted into green space, wooded trails, a bocce court, and a playground.

Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Park sign
Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Green space next to mill tower
Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Green space in front of Mill
Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Large green space
Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Playground
Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Playground teeter totter
Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Playground climbing wall
Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Playground butterflies play structure
Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Playground and slides
Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Picnic area in front of Whittier Mill Tower
Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Picnic area grill next to playground and Whittier Mill Carpenter Shop
Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Picnic Area and benches
Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Outdoor Bocce Court
Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Mill Tower Entrance
Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Historic Tower and information sign
Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Historic Brick Pathway
Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Historic Carpenter Shop information sign
Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Historic Cotton Carpenter Shop outside view
Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Historic Carpenter Shop inside view
Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Hedgerows Trail Head Sign
Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Hedgerows Trail Head
Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Hedgerows Trail
Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Hedgerows Trail pathway
Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Hedgerows Trail cross Train Tracks to Chattahoochee River
Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Hedgerows Trail Chattahoochee River
Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Street parking
Features
Playgrounds
Sports
Walking/Running
Activities Green Space Playground Gathering Unique Features Pets

Walking/Running

  • Two wooded trails with offshoots around the park
  • There are additional trails across train tracks (leaving park grounds) leading to the Chattahoochee River

Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Hedgerows Trail

Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Hedgerows Trail Chattahoochee River

 

Bocce Court

Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Outdoor Bocce Court

Wide-open and relatively flat green space with a line of mature trees running up to the Mill Tower

Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Green space in front of Mill

Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Large green space

Playground designed for ages 2-5 and 5-12

  • Includes: Swings, slides, a climbing wall, and a balance beam
  • Ground-type: Wood chips
  • Shade: Fully shaded by surrounding forest trees
  • Seating: Benches and nearby picnic tables

Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Playground

Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Playground teeter totter

Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Playground climbing wall

Picnic tables

  • Around the playground and bocce area with one charcoal grill

Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Picnic area grill next to playground and Whittier Mill Carpenter Shop

  • Fixed picnic tables on the lawn of the Mill Tower

Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Picnic area in front of Whittier Mill Tower

Historical Sites

  • Whittier Mill Tower
  • Whittier Mill Carpenter shop – reservable

Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Historic Cotton Tower

Whittier Mill Park Fulton Atlanta Historic Cotton Carpenter Shop outside view

  • No fenced area
  • Dog-friendly water fountain available
Parking/Toilet/Water

Street parking ~15 spaces

NO bathrooms

Water fountain next to Carpenter’s shed

Booking/Reservations

Park Reservations – Online