The Duck Pond

I was thrilled to discover one of Atlanta’s best kept secrets just a few blocks from my house. This beautiful, serene and peaceful oasis is such a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of the concrete jungle of Buckhead around it! I walk my dog around the duck pond several times a week. When the weather is nice, I bring a blanket and a good book along because it is the perfect spot for a little down time!

I love this, as other people have called it so perfectly, «hidden gem.» I would have never known that this pond was in Buckhead and so close to my apartment had Unilocal not suggested it. I drove by here last week just to scope it out and fell in love with how peaceful it is. It is in the middle of a neighborhood without all of the Buckhead traffic. It feels like you are out of the city which is wonderful.
My dog loves getting to sniff where all the ducks have been but luckily she doesn’t mess with them and they don’t mess with her. They tend to stay on their little island in the middle of the pond or swim around
Two days after my initial visit I walked back here with my dog and once again loved it. There are a couple of benches to sit on so Sophie and I decided to just sit and watch the ducks for a couple of minutes and it was so tranquil. I started to forget everything that was going on in my life for those few minutes. It allowed me to relax. This is my new favorite spot in my neighborhood.

Visiting from out of state with our 5 year old daughter. We had a few hours to kill before heading to the airport and we were looking for someplace near our hotel. We found the duck pond which is quite lovely. The ducks are very friendly and are looking for handouts but there are signs everywhere not to feed the ducks. There are plenty of turtles too. My daughter enjoyed imagining they were sea monsters. She also enjoying throwing pine cones, sticks & rocks into the pond. We were hoping to read a book there but there aren’t any real benches, just a few rustic backless benches made of stone that aren’t very comfortable. So BRING A BLANKET or something to sit on if you plan on staying to soak in the beauty, so that’s why I am only giving it 4 stars. There are plenty of folks out dog walking the neighborhood and the surrounding houses are quite quaint.

Love me some Duck Pond. This is a relaxing place to take a break in the middle of my work day. And the ducks are entertaining. They will cross the street, so slow the hell down.

I love the Duck Pond. As you approach the duck pond you will see ducks roaming free. Most the ducks are fully grown but I have seen some baby chicks on occasion. It is a very friendly community, great for a family outing, taking young kids, or just for a nice walk. I take my dog there on walks and we always enjoy ourselves. Dogs are required to stay on a leash, but that is probably best since for the protection of the ducks. It is a hidden gem in the community.

I was reminded today, when visiting one of the other boutique parks in town, if you will, of when I used to drive by the Duck Pond years ago when I lived nearby, and when I later spent a lot of time there because the bf’s kids were totally enamored of it.
Warm weather or cold, this is just a lovely place. Head over, bring a loaf of bread with, and enjoy time with ducks, strolling around, whatever your pleasure — this is gem of nature in our fair city.
Even if you don’t «like» being outdoors, my money’s on you liking this! Take pictures.

Did I really just discover this beautiful, scenic paradise?
The Duck Pond is a lovely historical area of Buckhead where the ducks roam freely to the shore, when not laying eggs on their own «private island». I was surprised at how cozily the pond fits into this residential area. There are several bridges to cross the water, and the whole area spans larger than a football field. It is undoubtedly breathtaking.
Besides being a fun place to take children, it is also very serene. I would like to know what the Duck Pond is like on a «busy» day. The parking is unclear. In fact, I parked behind someone else on the perimeter of the pond – as if to follow their lead. Since this is a residential area, you want to make sure you don’t block a driveway, and follow appropriate traffic rules.
I can definitely see myself taking a picnic lunch and a nice book here to relax, study, or write Unilocal reviews.

An absolute oasis. It has everything! Get your workout trying to out run the super-​aggressive ducks and geese. Nothing burns calories and gets the heart rate up like fear induced cardio. Also, former pet goldfish get trophy fish status here. I’ve seen some that weigh several pounds. Huge snapping turtles that could take your hand off, and bullfrogs that could take your wallet if they wanted it. I only wish it were in a bad neighborhood to add a little more excitement.
I take my kids here 2 – 3 times a week. They bring their little nets and we catch minnows. Then they carry them around for 30 minutes and wonder why they don’t swim away when we release them.