Dick Lane Velodrome, Atlanta

Name: Dick Lane Velodrome
Address: Atlanta, United States

#522 among attractions in Atlanta

Sport venue, Sport

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Dick Lane Velodrome, constructed in 1974, is a bicycle racing facility inspired by a group of residents and City officials that visited the Munich Olympics. Located eight miles south of downtown Atlanta, the Velodrome is 321.8 metres and 36° banked concrete track, set in Sumner park in a residential part of East Point. Dick Lane is the only velodrome in the world with a green space that contains a large sweet gum tree and a creek running through the in-field. The City of East Point owns the facility and has a long-term partnership with East Point Velodrome Association, Inc. to manage it. ()

Coordinates: 33°41'7"N, 84°27'7"W

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East Point (Conley Hills)Atlanta United States

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Dick Lane Velodrome – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Georgia International Convention Center, Greenbriar Mall, Perkerson Park, Delta Flight Museum.

2.8 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
Georgia International Convention Center, Atlanta
71 min walk • The Georgia International Convention Center (GICC) stands as a premier sports venue in the vibrant city of Atlanta, United States. This state-of-the-art facility, renowned for its expansive and flexible event spaces, caters to a diverse range of sporting events, from...
2.4 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Greenbriar Mall, Atlanta
61 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Atlanta, Greenbriar Mall stands as a testament to the city's vibrant shopping culture. This bustling shopping center, established in 1965, has been serving the Atlanta community for decades, offering a wide array of retail options to locals...
2.9 miNE
Park
Perkerson Park, Atlanta
74 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Southwest Atlanta, Perkerson Park stands as a verdant oasis offering a multitude of recreational opportunities to city dwellers and visitors alike. Spanning over 50 acres, this urban park is not only a green retreat but also a hub for community...
2.7 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Delta Flight Museum, Atlanta
68 min walk • The Delta Flight Museum is an aviation and corporate museum located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, near the airline's main hub, Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
2.7 miS
Sport, Sport venue
Gateway Center Arena, Forest Park
69 min walk • Gateway Center Arena at College Park is a 100,000 square foot multi-purpose arena in College Park, Georgia. It is the home venue of the College Park Skyhawks of the NBA G League and the Atlanta Dream of the Women's National Basketball Association.
3.1 miNE
Neighbourhood
Oakland City, Atlanta
80 min walk • Oakland City is a neighborhood in southwestern Atlanta, Georgia, just southwest across the BeltLine from West End and Adair Park. Oakland City was incorporated as a city in 1894 and annexed to Atlanta in 1910. Oakland City Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.6 miS
City, Area
East Point, Atlanta
15 min walk • East Point is a suburban city located southwest of Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 38,358.
2.9 miSE
City, Area
Hapeville, Atlanta
75 min walk • Hapeville is a city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States, located adjacent to the city of Atlanta. The population was 6,373 at the 2010 census. It is named for Dr. Samuel Hape, one of the area's original landowners and its first mayor.
2.6 miS
City, Area
College Park, Atlanta
66 min walk • College Park is a city in Fulton and Clayton counties, Georgia, United States, adjacent to the southern boundary of the city of Atlanta. As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,930.
2.8 miN
Cemetery
Greenwood Cemetery, Atlanta
72 min walk • Greenwood Cemetery is located at 1173 Cascade Circle SW, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States.
2.1 miN
33°42'52"N • 84°27'51"W
Alfred Tup Holmes Golf Course, Atlanta
55 min walk • Golf, Outdoor activities

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How to get to Dick Lane Velodrome by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dick Lane Velodrome:

Metro

East Point • Lines: Gold, Red (23 min walk)