Cheney Stadium

***CHENEY STADIUM TRACK will be CLOSED Sunday 11/10 through Tuesday 11/12 to be cleaned. It will also be CLOSED from Sunday 11/17 through Sunday 11/24 to be restriped/repainted***

Nestled in the historic Summerhill neighborhood of Atlanta, Cheney Stadium houses the recently resurfaced 1996 Olympic warmup track. Tread upon by the world's greatest athletes nearly three decades ago, the track is now used by community members, youth teams, and professional athletes to train. Owned by Atlanta Public Schools (APS), a modern surface was installed in 2017 with the generous support of donors and Atlanta Track Club. Cheney represents Atlanta Track Club's commitment to equitable access and is a visible manifestation of the Track Club's partnership with APS.

Hours

  • Closed during school hours (8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) except for reserved, permitted reservations.
  • Open to the public from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m. weekdays and all weekends except during APS district events and reserved permitted functions.
  • If you want to reserve Cheney Stadium, please create an account and submit your request here.

Upcoming Scheduled Events with Limited Track Access

  • Atlanta Track Club's Kilometer Kids: Monday and Wednesday, September 4, 2024- November 13, 2024, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • ARC Interval Workouts every Thursday from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Atlanta Track Club's Track and Field Youth Team every Tuesday and Thursday, February 13, 2024 - June 27, 2024, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • FCA Soccer League - Most Saturday mornings

Facility Rules

  • APS has priority usage of the facility.

  • APS permit is required for events, organized athletics, and groups larger than ~50. Reservations can be made HERE.

  • During operating hours, use at your own discretion.

  • Children under the age of 14 MUST be accompanied by an adult.

  • Walkers and runners ONLY.

  • No vehicles, bicycles, scooters, mopeds, rollerblades, or skateboards.

  • No weapons, alcohol, smoking, illegal drugs, or chewing tobacco.

  • No gum or food of any kind.

  • No pets or animals, except for service or guide dogs.

  • No glass, bottles, cans, or sharp objects.

  • No drones, remote-controlled planes, etc.

  • No climbing over the track fence.

  • No loud music, spitting, inappropriate language, verbal abuse, or fighting.

  • Violators may be restricted from future use, ejected, fined, or assessed damages for repairs.

Atlanta Public Schools Safety and Security Contact

404-802-2000

Address

741 Connally Street SE
Atlanta, GA 30315