Recognized as the largest park in the city of Atlanta, Chastain Park, originally named North Fulton Park, is also one of the most popular.  The park entails approximately 268 acres and some of the features include the 18-hole North Fulton Golf Course and the 50-yard Olympic-size swimming pool which offered the first pool filter system in the city. 

The visionary for the park, Troy Green Chastain, envisioned building an amphitheater in the park, and Chastain Amphitheater began construction in 1944.  It remains a favorite concert venue for the region, featuring concerts through the spring, summer, and early fall.  In the 1950’s, the riding stables were converted into the Red Barn Restaurant which is recognized today as Horseradish Grill.  This popular contemporary southern dining establishment still reserves some of its old rustic flare with the original wood walls and enormous stone fireplace. 

In the early 1950’s, the polo fields were converted into the ball fields (4 fields for softball and 7 fields for baseball) which remain today.  The current facility includes nine tennis courts, locker rooms, restrooms and an office area. 

The Galloway School, founded in 1969 by Elliott Galloway, resides in the white almshouse which was built in 1909.  Considered a “historically significant” structure, this building was built in a horseshoe shape with a unique internal courtyard and today is eligible for becoming recognized on the National Register of Historic Places.