Skyline Park
Family of 4
Ride tickets and activities vary.
Duration
1.5-2.5 hours
Best Ages
Best for ages 5-17
About
Skyline Park perches on the rooftop of Ponce City Market — a converted 1920s Sears warehouse that's become one of Atlanta's most vibrant mixed-use destinations — delivering a genuinely one-of-a-kind family entertainment experience. The combination of vintage carnival attractions (mini golf, traditional carnival games, rides) with panoramic Atlanta skyline views creates something that no ground-level park can match.
The Ferris wheel is the centerpiece, lifting riders above the rooftop for unobstructed 360-degree views of Atlanta's skyline. On a clear Atlanta day, you can see the full sweep of the city in a way that typical tourist viewpoints don't provide. For children visiting Atlanta from smaller cities or suburbs, this is the moment they understand they're in a genuinely major metropolitan area.
The vintage carnival game aesthetic — ring tosses, ball games, skill games with prizes — adds a nostalgia layer that appeals to parents and grandparents while the rides and mini golf satisfy younger kids. Evening visits (Friday and Saturday after 7pm) are particularly atmospheric as the skyline lights up and the park takes on a festive, urban carnival feel.
Practical notes: Skyline Park is only open Wednesday through Sunday, which trips up visitors who don't check. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Ponce City Market's legendary food hall is directly below, making this the natural first stop on a PCM visit — eat in the food hall, then head up to Skyline for activities.
The Old Fourth Ward location connects to the Atlanta BeltLine trail for families who want to extend their day with a walk.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
No
Nursing / Changing
Not Available
Kid Meals
Available
Setting
Outdoor
Rainy Day
Not ideal
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Weekend afternoons; Friday evenings for the atmosphere
Wait Times
10-20 min for popular rides on busy weekends
Nearby Food
Ponce City Market's food hall is directly below Skyline Park — one of Atlanta's best casual dining destinations with dozens of vendors. The BeltLine trail connects to other neighborhoods.
Why Kids Love It
Skyline Park sits on the rooftop of Ponce City Market with panoramic Atlanta skyline views — the combination of carnival games, mini golf, and a Ferris wheel with that view creates an experience that genuinely can't be replicated anywhere else in the city. Kids standing on the Ferris wheel at the top of a historic building with the full Atlanta skyline spread below them have one of those 'I'm actually in a real city' moments that makes urban travel memorable. The vintage carnival game aesthetic gives it a nostalgic quality that appeals to multiple generations simultaneously.
From Reddit Parents
“I think admission may still only be $5 mon - Thur. It is worth it”
Pro Tips from Parents
- Open Wednesday-Sunday only; closed Monday and Tuesday
- The Ferris wheel provides the best skyline views in the park
- Ponce City Market's food hall is directly below — one of Atlanta's best food courts for pre/post dining
- Evening visits (7-9pm) on Fri/Sat have the best atmosphere and skyline lighting
- The Old Fourth Ward location connects to the BeltLine trail — extend the visit with a walk
What to Bring
- Camera or phone for skyline photos
- Cash or card for games and food
Cost Info
Tips to Save
- Ponce City Market's food hall below is one of the best value food courts in Atlanta — eat there before or after the rooftop.
- Check poncecityroof.
- com for current activities and pricing.
- Open late (10pm) on weekends — come in the evening after dinner for more affordable time.
