Ashley Courts

Ashley Courts is a neighborhood on the south west side of Atlanta known as the SWATS. The name Ashley Courts is a bit misleading because this area has always been referred to as Kimberly courts based off of the apartment complex that is located there. The community is located on Kimberly road which intersects with Cascade Rd.

Ashley Courts is near an affluent African American community called Cascade. About 1 mile north, residents can enjoy Landon’s restaurant and winery. The Cascade corridor area is a glimmer of hope for southwest Atlanta where small business owners are firmly planting their roots to make this a more desirable area. This area may be ideal for a student that attends the Atlanta University Center (Clark Atlanta, Spelman, & Morehouse) It is only about 6 miles away from those campuses and rent may be a little less expensive with roommates.

As I have said many times before, the west and southwest portions of Atlanta are generally less desirable areas. The last remnants of development faded away way almost a decade ago and much of this area has become a ghost town. Although you maybe able to find great inexpensive deals on real estate, you will most likely commute to other regions for business and leisure.

Ashley Courts is a great Atlanta neighborhood. Why, you ask? Well one thing about the residents of Ashley Courts is they have tremendous opportunity to engage in recreational activities. With Melvin Drive park on one side and Utoy and Herbert Greene Park on the other and Niskey Lake right around the corner,what more could you ask for?

At a time when not enough of us take the time to physically get out of the house and enjoy the great outdoors, residents of Ashley Court can and do. Water activities including fishing and boating, and then land based activities from bike riding to walking trails, golf and ball fields, its a lot that can be enjoyed. There are even dark parks and dog trails for the family pet.

This would be a great neighborhood for anyone who likes having natural amenities at their fingertips. This is also a great neighborhood for those who like nature right in the middle of the city.