Dog Walkers in Buckhead Forest

Buckhead Forest is a small neighborhood located in the northern suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia. Buckhead Forest is located in the larger suburb called Buckhead, known for its upscale shopping, fine dining, and restaurants. Residentially, it is a popular neighborhood for young professionals.

Buckhead Forest has a few streets made of standalone, single-family homes. There is also a small duplex complex and some condos in the northern part of the neighborhood. However, much of the neighborhood, particularly in the south, is made of shopping malls. You will also find a bridal shop, a bank, a hotel, some local restaurants and bars, and a brewery.

As for weather, you shouldn't experience anything too extreme. The summers can be hot and humid, but the spring, fall, and winter months tend to be more mild. In the winters in particular, snow is a rare occurrence, but you should experience some rainfall occasionally. 

As it is a suburb of the major metropolis Atlanta, Buckhead Forest is all artificial terrain. There aren't even any manicured public parks in this neighborhood. Unfortunately, sidewalks to hard to find in this neighborhood, so you will need to share the roadways with other pedestrians, cyclists, and oncoming traffic. Always be aware of your surroundings, particularly if you and Fido venture out to the southern part of the neighborhood where the popular shopping complexes are. 

However, Buckhead Forest does have quite a few rolling hills throughout the area, so do your research in advance in case you or Fido have any mobility issues. 

The boundaries of Buckhead Forest include Piedmont Road North to the east, Peachtree Road Northeast to the south, and Roswell Road Northwest to the west. The southern part of the neighborhood is home to all the commercial properties and shopping complexes, so there may be more traffic in that part of Buckhead Forest. 

Unfortunately, there are no greenways located in Buckhead Forest. However, there are a few greenways in the neighboring areas. Tower Place Park is only one block to the west of Buckhead Forest and is a one-acre park with fountains, paved walking trails, and outdoor sculptures. Charlie Loudermilk Park is immediately adjacent to Buckhead Forest on the southwest corner. This small plaza has paved sidewalks and a few manicured green spaces. 

Less than a mile to the south of Buckhead Forest, you will find Frankie Allen Park. This greenway has a few sports facilities, some walking trails, and a historic cemetery. 

Unfortunately, the nearest dog park is six miles away to the southeast. Mason Mill Dog Park is an off-leash area that will be perfect if Fido has extra energy to run, wants to meet some other local pups, or if you're just looking for something different than your routine walk.