Why visit Forest Park
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 9 parks and trails, 60 places to eat, 15 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Clayton State University, Spivey Hall and Southside Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Forest Park
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Forest Park
Forest Park is a city in Clayton County, Georgia, United States. It is located approximately nine miles (14 km) south of Atlanta and is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 19,932.
From the Wikipedia article Forest Park, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Clayton State University
School · 2.5 mi
University in Georgia, United States
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes60
Hallo Vegan
Restaurant · Thai, American, Mexican, Burger, Cake · 2.9 mi
1626 Lake Harbin Road, Morrow
Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 13:00-19:00
The Crab Trap House
Restaurant · Seafood · 0.9 mi
1365 Forest Parkway, Lake City
Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:00-19:30
Pho Dai Loi
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 1.6 mi
4061 Jonesboro Road
Mo-Su 09:30-19:00
Buffalo Wings & Rings
Restaurant · Wings · 0.8 mi
4481 Jonesboro Road
48 more on the map.
History
Forest Park has its origins as a "wood and water stop" for the nation's burgeoning railroad system in the early to mid-1800s. Originally the third stop from Atlanta on the Macon and Western Railroad, the city was incorporated in 1908. The community was named for the parklike setting of the original town site. The 1,465-acre (5.93 km2) Fort Gillem was founded nearby in 1941 and was annexed into the city in 1973.
From the History section of Forest Park, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay15
Super 8 by Wyndham Atlanta/Jonesboro Road
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
3701 Jonesboro Road Southeast, Atlanta
Quality Suites Atlanta Airport East
Motel and hotel · 2.5 mi
357 Lee Street, Forest Park
Churches and places of worship19
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 2.2 mi
681 Morrow Road, Forest Park
San Felipe de Jesus Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.3 mi
925 Conley Road, Forest Park
Shopping14
Gas and EV charging32
Schools, colleges and libraries52
Cleveland Avenue Elementary School
School · 4.7 mi
2672 Old Hapeville Rd Sw, Atlanta
Healthcare7
Map of Forest Park
211 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 36°F | 4.6 in | 1.0 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 39°F | 4.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 45°F | 4.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 52°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 61°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 69°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 72°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 71°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 66°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 55°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 44°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 38°F | 4.6 in | 0.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Atlanta Hartsfield Intl Ap 72219 (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Clayton County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-09-15: Hurricane Irma (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- College Park 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- East Point 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Candler-McAfee 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Atlanta 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Belvedere Park 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Decatur 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- South Fulton 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Clarkston 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Brookhaven 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Chamblee 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Forest Park, Georgia City Hall, Thomson200, CC0
- Spivey Hall, Clayton State University 2, Thomson200, CC0
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