Brookhaven

Brookhaven is a city in DeKalb County, Ga., in the metro Atlanta area. Brookhaven officially became a city in 2012. With more than 50,000 residents, the 12 square miles city is home to Oglethorpe University and a 135-acre Murphey Candler Park. The city also boasts both the Capital City Club and the Peachtree Golf Club, which was founded by Bobby Jones. Brookhaven offers 11 great hotels, restaurants, shops and even a dine-in movie theater.

Neighborhoods of Brookhaven

Historic Brookhaven is the historic residential neighborhood from which the area derives its name. It has homes surrounding the Capital City Country Club, many designed by a number of well-known Atlanta architects of the pre-war period.

Brookhaven Village is the name given to the urban town center that has emerged on Dresden Drive. The area is east of the Brookhaven MARTA station and anchored by the Village Place and Village Park Place mixed-use developments. The village is home to commercial establishments, residences, and offices.

Lynwood Park was historically a neighborhood of wood and cinderblock homes. In the last decade, residents seeking a new home in a close-in location have built craftsman-style homes, contributing to the overall improvement of the area’s infrastructure. In addition, the community is home to a large park, Lynwood Park, which features multiple courts, swimming pool, recreation center, playground, and picnic area.

The Buford Highway corridor forms the southern portion of the area. This corridor’s character comes from the high-density housing with a large international population. The international character, ethnic restaurants, and businesses cater to a variety of groups, including Hispanic, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean. Furthermore, Buford Highway is a testament to Atlanta’s growing multi-ethnic makeup.

Brookhaven has a total of 12 parks, therefore making it easy to spend the day under the Georgia sun. The span of green in the area offers fields, picnic areas, recreation center, and more open to the public. While in some of the bigger parks, you’ll find a number of hiking trails to explore. Even more, the Parks and Recreation Department offers activities and programs throughout the year. Wednesdays at Blackburn Park is Food Truck Night and Yoga in the Park. Come to visit where some of the best food trucks in Atlanta gather.