MARTA to the Atlanta Technical College

The Atlanta Technical College at 1560 Metropolitan Parkway SW is near the Oakland City MARTA station on the red/gold rail line.  Programs include Associate of Applied Science Degrees and Technical Certificates from accounting to railroad engineering. Walking time is approximately 30 minutes from the station (see walking map), or board bus 95 at the West End MARTA … Continue reading MARTA to the Atlanta Technical College

MARTA to James Orange Park and Recreation Center

The Rev. James Orange Park and Recreation Center is a short walk away from the Oakland City MARTA station on the red/gold line. The park has a tennis court, ballfield, playground, pool and a recreation center. Take any red or gold line train to Oakland City and turn right on Lee Street in front of the MARTA … Continue reading MARTA to James Orange Park and Recreation Center

B Complex Atlanta

MARTA to the B Complex

The B Complex is an art gallery and artist cooperative near the Oakland City MARTA station at 1258-1296 Murphy Avenue SW. Affordable artist and event space is available to rent in the 40,000 square foot complex full of old warehouses and Lanham Cotton Cultivator Company building. The grounds are next to the MARTA station, but on the other side of the railroad … Continue reading MARTA to the B Complex

MARTA to Adams Park

Adams Park is a neighborhood and public park in Southwest Atlanta closest to the Oakland City MARTA station on the red and gold line. The large park includes the Alfred Tup Holmes Golf Course as well as a recreation center, playground, basketball court, tennis courts, little-league baseball fields and a swimming pool. The surrounding neighborhood … Continue reading MARTA to Adams Park

Perkerson Park Atlanta

MARTA to Perkerson Park

Perkerson Park is a large neighborhood park in the Capitol View neighborhood of Atlanta. In addition to a summertime splashpad, the park has a playground, basketball courts, tennis courts, disc golf course and other sport fields for baseball and softball. The closest MARTA station to the park is Oakland City on the red/gold line. Walking … Continue reading MARTA to Perkerson Park

MARTA to the Atlanta Metropolitan State College

The Atlanta Metropolitan State College offers certificate, associate and bachelor degree programs at 1630 Metropolitan Parkway in Southwest Atlanta. The closest MARTA station is Oakland City on the red/gold rail line, which is about a 32-minute walk away (view walking map). You can also connect with bus 95 at the West End MARTA station to get to campus.  … Continue reading MARTA to the Atlanta Metropolitan State College

Capitol View Neighborhood

MARTA to Capitol View

Capitol View is a historic Atlanta neighborhood near Adair Park and Sylvan Hills in Southwest Atlanta. Established around 1913, the neighborhood was named for its views of the Georgia Capitol. It declined in the years following and crime has been a problem, though the area is slowly revitalizing. Most homes cost under $200,000. The closest … Continue reading MARTA to Capitol View