When you choose to live in Washington Park, you’ll find yourself steeped in the neighborhood’s history. Developed in 1919 by local businessman and entrepreneur Heman E. Perry, Washington Park is known as the first planned Black suburb in Atlanta. It attracted some of the most prominent Black community leaders and Black owned businesses. Today, Washington Park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and its residents continue to show their pride with active community-based activities. The neighborhood is part of the popular Atlanta BeltLine, spurring considerable development and interest. The opening of the Westside Trail links Washington Park to Adair Park. Transportation into downtown Atlanta is easily found at the neighborhood’s Ashby MARTA station.

Washington Park remains an area of mostly single-family residences and a few apartment complexes. But property values are jumping due to this newfound interest in the neighborhood. Small, refurbished bungalows sell for around $200,000. But nearby, a 30-unit townhouse project is selling in the $400,000s.

Washington Park is a neighborhood full of parks and trails. Its own Washington Park, the city’s first recreational park for Black citizens, was founded in 1919 and continues to offer residents many amenities, including tennis courts and a natatorium. Families take part in exciting neighborhood programs such as Camp Best Friends, Our Westside Story, and Celebrating 100 Years. The Conservancy at Historic Washington Park, a non-profit organization, is working to preserve the history of Historic Washington Park, and to advocate on behalf of the residents and the neighborhood.