Winnona Park in Decatur

Winnona Park is a historic neighborhood consisting of 700 homes located in the Southeast corner of Decatur in the 30030 zip code and is close to Agnes Scott College and downtown Decatur.

With a charming mixture of bungalows, ranch homes and new construction homes, Winnona Park is a wonderful neighborhood to explore!

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Here are the top 10 reasons we love Winnona Park and the Decatur Area.

1. Award-winning City Schools of Decatur – Winnona Park children attend Winnona Park/Talley Street Elementary School, Renfroe Middle School and Decatur High School. Winnona Park Elementary School is in the center of the neighborhood. The sidewalks throughout the neighborhood make it easy for families to walk their kids to school.
2. Winnona Park Neighborhood Association – Part of what makes Winnona Park special are the neighbors! The Winnona Park Neighborhood Association holds social events throughout the year to encourage neighbors to gather, meet and mingle. 
3. Location – Winnona Park is located in the heart of Decatur with easy access to Decatur Square, Oakhurst and I-285. It is an ideal location for CDC and Emory employees or midtown and downtown commuters. The Decatur MARTA station located at 400 Church Street is also a great option for commuting.
4. Annual Events – Decatur has fun events year round. Events include Decatur Arts Festival, Decatur Beach Party, Pied Piper Parade, Concert and Fireworks,  Great Decatur Beer Tasting Festival and Decatur Wine Tasting Festival.
5. Shopping – Decatur Square shopping is an adventure with charming storefront shops where merchants welcome you with one-of-a-kind finds and personalized service. Here are a few of my favorites: Feather Baby and Squash Blossom for fun, unique fashion. For folk art and funky finds, check out Wild Oats and Billy Goats.
6. Dining – You’ll find restaurants set along tree-lined streets all around downtown Decatur and in Oakhurst village, just south of the square. From American to Vietnamese, Mexican to French, dessert to after-dinner drinks, you’ll find something for every appetite. Wahoo! Grill, Brick Store Pub and former gas station Leon’s Full Service are just a few of the amazing places to eat in Decatur. 
7. Green Space – Dearborn Park is a small park adjacent to the south side of Winnona Park. Maintained by Dekalb County, Dearborn Park has walking trails, a picnic pavilion, playground and a basketball court. Or visit Oakhurst Park, an eight acre park with two multipurpose fields, a picnic pavilion with restrooms, and a concession/scoring building. There are two lighted tennis courts, a basketball court and a playground area. Oakhurst Dog Park is on East Lake Drive, adjacent to the Boys and Girls Club. Across the street from Winnona Park, you can also stroll along Agnes Scott College‘s beautiful campus.
8. Music – Eddie’s Attic is home to some of Atlanta’s best up-and-coming artists. Eddie’s Attic has been the spring board for many aspiring songwriters including John Mayer, Sugarland and many more. There are also several music festivals held throughout the year including BBQ, Blues and Bluegrass Festival.
9. Oakhurst -Explore the charming downtown area of Oakhurst with restaurants, shops and art galleries. One of my favorite events is the Oakhurst Porchfest.
10. Farmer’s Markets – Winnona Park is close to the Decatur Farmer’s Market and DeKalb Farmer’s Market. The Decatur Farmer’s Market is located at First Baptist Church Decatur, 308 Clairemont Ave. At Dekalb Farmers Market you will discover foods from around the world. It is located at 3000 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030.