Candler Park

Candler Park is a suburb just south of Ponce De Leon Ave that gets its name from one of the best parks in Atlanta…you guessed it! Candler Park. This park has everything from a golf course, swimming pool, playground for kids, and plenty of open green space for families and dogs. It’s the centerpiece of a very friendly community that prides itself on it’s eclectic taste and great walkability. Being only 5 minutes east of downtown and having a wide variety of housing and businesses makes Candler Park a highly desirable place to live.

History

Candler Park was one of the first suburbs of Atlanta. When it was founded near the turn of the 20th century, it was called Edgewood. Candler Park got its name from Coca Cola founder Asa Candler, who donated the land to the city in the early 1900’s. It is also noteworthy that Candler Park had a growing African American working class population as early as the 1870s.

What’s Unique About the Area

Candler Park is a city with many unique shops, people, and landmarks. As we said earlier, the park itself is one of the most comprehensive parks in the city with tons of activities to keep you busy for an entire day. The city is also very walkable and has a great business district to explore. Its really easy to make a day of shopping, eating and enjoying the park. Every year Candler Park hosts many festivals, including Fall Fest, a free festival full of live music, food, and arts.

Architecture

Another great thing about Candler park is the variety of homes to be found. The highly residential areas surround the park are filled with Victorian homes, cute bungalows, cozy cottages and both modern and Tudor-style homes. There are even a few mansions to be found, making Candler Park truly a town for any socio-economic level.

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