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Welcome to Medlock Park!
Welcome home! We hope this information helps you get oriented to the Medlock Park area.

• MEDLOCK AREA FEATURES & AMENITIES

History
The Medlock Park area emerged from farmed land; as of the 1940's, the area was mostly open fields. Traces of that history remain, particularly illustrated by the Steele-Cobb House, originally built in 1855 [for a bit of history about that property's first inhabitants, see this link]. Suburban home tracks were developed in the 1950's and 1960's in response to post-war housing booms. Older homes are typically smaller and follow the American small house style, with later construction reflecting the ranch style that is so prevalent in our state. See all our posts on Medlock-area history here, including aerial views from the 1940's, 1950's and 1960's.
Parks, Wildlife & Greenspace
In addition to the eponymous Medlock Park, our neighborhood is lucky to have access to the Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve. This 29-acre site is maintained by a core of dedicated volunteers who have established and maintained a network of paths and learning stations. The Preserve is a birdwatcher's paradise as it includes a pond (that is full for parts of the year).
Medlock offers a safe environment for pedestrians, dog walkers, and cyclists. Part of the PATH Foundation network, the South Peachtree Creek Trail connects Medlock Park to Mason Mill Park. The trail is either paved or built on an elevated boardwalk that allows for mud-free walking and cycling.
The South Fork of the Peachtree Creek wends its way through our neighborhood, creating habitat and shelter for native plants and animals. The creek's year-round water supply, combined with easements and floodplain areas, translates into widespread proximity to wildlife corridors.
The Medlock area is a birdwatcher's paradise; we seem to be particularly well-supplied with woodpeckers and raptors. As is the case with most communities in the US and the Metro area, we have our fair share of coyote sightings and encourage all pet owners (but in particular those who own cats and small dogs) to obey leash laws and keep pets safe, in particular near dawn and dusk. Deer are often seen on the easement in the middle of the neighborhood and nearby homes, to the combined delight and terror of our wildlife-loving gardeners.

Pets
We are a little bit critter-crazy around here! We remind residents that there are leash laws for both dogs and cats and that for the safety of our waterways and shoes, folks should pick up after their pets.
MANA and volunteers maintain pet waste stations in Medlock Park. We ask that dog owners pick up after their pets AND dispose of said waste appropriately.
Sanitation
DeKalb County offers trash, recyclables, and yard waste pick-up once a week. Days vary by street, consult your neighbors. See DeKalb's website for additional information. There is a glass recycling dumpster (currently all colors comingled) in Medlock Park, in the area near the clubhouse.
ccess to Nearby Attractions & Transportation Options
Many first find our community while searching for intown housing that is close to large employers in the area (DeKalb Medical Center, Emory University, CDC, VA Hospital, Agnes Scott College, DeKalb County government and courthouse offices in downtown Decatur). Proximity to major arterials (Scott Blvd. / Lawrenceville Hwy., North Druid Hills Road, North Decatur Road) offers easy access to other Metro Atlanta attractions.
The PATH offers connectivity to Mason Mill Park and its playground, tennis facilities, to the Central DeKalb Senior Center, and the Toco Hill-Ava G. Williams Library.
The neighborhood is served by both MARTA and the Cliff shuttle services. The Cliff shuttle is free and our route connects to the Emory campus and to downtown Decatur.