Cheney Stadium

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 functions.
  • Open to the public from 3:30 p.m. - 8:00 a.m. weekdays and all weekends except during APS district events and reserved, permitted functions. During operating hours, use at your own discretion.
  • 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, February 24 - May 9, 2025, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Atlanta Run Club Interval Workouts every Thursday from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (not Atlanta Track Club)
  • Atlanta Track Club's Track and Field Youth Team every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, February 10, 2025 - June 27, 2025, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • FCA Soccer League - Most Saturday mornings

FACILITY RULES & GUIDELINES

  • SHARED SPACE: Be respectful of the shared nature of the facility and mindful of other activities taking place.
  • SITUATIONAL AWARENESS: Stay aware of other participants and activities within the space to ensure safety.
  • LANE COMMUNICATION: Coaches must communicate lane assignments to other groups to avoid confusion and ensure safe operations.
  • AVOID LARGE GROUPS DURING YOUTH TIME: Please avoid scheduling large groups or speed work during designated youth activity times.
    Youth Programming Hours: Monday - Thursday, 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • CLEAN UP: After use, clean up your area.
  • APPROPRIATE MUSIC AND LANGUAGE: This is school property; please ensure all music played and language used is appropriate for the environment.
  • BIKES, SCOOTERS, OR VEHICLES: These and similar items are not allowed in the facility at any time.
  • NO BALLS ON THE TRACK: Balls should be used on the infield or grass fields only
  • CHILDREN UNDER 14: Must be accompanied by an adult.
  • PROHIBITED ITEMS: 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.
  • FACILITY ETIQUETTE: No climbing over or under the fence or gates. No loud music, spitting, inappropriate language, verbal abuse, or fighting. Violators may be restricted from future use, ejected, fined, or assessed damages for repairs

  • APS PERMIT REQUIRED: APS has priority usage of the facility. A permit is required for events, organized athletics, or groups larger than approximately 20.

  • RESERVATIONS: To reserve space, please visit: www.atlantapublicshools.us For any questions or concerns, please contact the Atlanta Track Club Performance Programming Director: Eric Heintz - eheintz@atlantatrackclub.org

Atlanta Public Schools Safety and Security Contact

404-802-2000

Address

741 Connally Street SE
Atlanta, GA 30315