Brookhaven is a small, local community situated west of North Atlanta and sits north of Pine Hills. While once originally part of the North Atlanta region, it has since become known as a separate identity and has established its own distinctive character. The neighborhoods that comprise the area of Brookhaven include Historic Brookhaven (which is where the area's namesake originates from), a largely residential area that is widely renowned for its lush housing design. Historic Brookhaven is home to a number of community events, with an active and prevalent neighborhood association to help organize such occasions. These activities range from regular art gallery exhibitions, live music events, charity functions and an annual street party in celebration of the neighborhood. Check out the Brookhaven Arts Festival and Taste of Brookhaven Lynwood Park is another notable neighborhood in Brookhaven, and connects to Buckhead in the northeastern region. It features the prominent Lynwood Park, a lively recreation area that is host to a number of regular activities and sporting events. It hosts a fully-functional swimming pool, along with a basketball court, tennis court, activity centre and a playground to entertain the kids. Peachtree Road is situated within the northeastern region of Buckhead, which sits adjacent to Brookhaven. It features a very prominent commercial district including Brookhaven Station, which is its main shopping complex. The MARTA Station is the region's established transport system, which is host to a series of interconnecting tramlines and a regular stream of bus services, all of which join up with Peachtree Road. North Brookhaven is located near the Dunwoody region, along with Sandy Springs and Chamblee. The Northern district is split into various divisions for each neighborhood and features a well-rounded mix of commercial and residential areas. Notable places of interest in the area include Blackburn and Murphy Candler Park, along with Cambridge Square, which is the area's main shopping center.

• published: 29 Dec 2013
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