Guide to Atlanta: The Sports Report

The Home of the Brave(s): Atlanta Sports

From the wildly successful Atlanta Braves baseball team to the 1996 Olympics which were hosted by the city, Atlanta loves its sports.

Biking and Rollerblading

Piedmont Park is a popular destination to rollerblade and bike. A local shop, Skate Escape, rents bikes and skates so even those without equipment can enjoy the park.

Georgia Golf

Atlanta has enough golf courses for even the most ardent of golf enthusiasts. The Bobby Jones Golf Course is open to the public and located right downtown, and other popular courses are located in North Fulton and Stone Mountain Park.

Running

With over 70 miles of trails along the banks of the Chattahoochee River, the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area is a prime destination for runners.

Tennis

Bitsy Grant Tennis Center offers 13 clay courts for public use. Piedmont Park also maintains 12 lighted hard courts for tennis enthusiasts to enjoy.

Baseball

Atlanta boasts Major League Baseball's team with the best overall record for the past decade. At beautiful Turner Field, with its new huge video score board, Braves fans enjoy the best of America's favorite pastime.

Basketball & Football

Basketball Coach Lenny Wilkens of the Atlanta Hawks coached the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team. On the football field, the Falcons have achieved success, going to the league playoffs seven times.

Hockey

A young hockey team, the Atlanta Thrashers debuted only 7 years ago. The team is backed by Ted Turner, a strong supporter of Atlanta sports.

Reading Up on Sports

Atlanta Sports & Fitness and Georgia Athlete are two good resources for sports-lovers and athletes in Atlanta.

Sources
Atlanta.net
Fodor's