Parks and Recreation
- Fernbank School Park, 157 Heaton Park Dr. This DeKalb County 12-acre (49,000 m2) park is located west of the CSX railroad tracks. It includes a multi-use field and court, playground, picnic area and walking trails.
- Hidden Cove Park, 758 Scott Blvd. This City of Decatur park is east of the CSX railroad tracks, behind the former Westchester Elementary School. The park is located between Chelsea Heights and Westchester Hills. The City of Decatur also purchased a vacant parcel containing a stream and trail that adjoins this park, and falls between N. Parkwood Rd. & Westchester Hills Dr. in 2007. The "Wildcat Trail" runs through this park.
- Venetian Pool Community Association, 150 Scott Blvd. A private community association with a pool.
- YMCA - Decatur, Clairemont Ave. & Maediris Way.
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