City Springs, Sandy Springs' downtown: City Hall, the Performing Arts Center, the 4-acre City Green, the farmers market, parking and how to get there.

Last checked Oct. 5, 2026. Facts come from the City of Sandy Springs and the City Springs district’s own website, linked below.

City Springs is Sandy Springs’ downtown: the district around City Hall, 1 Galambos Way, off Roswell Road. It holds the city’s performing arts center, its main park, its farmers market and most of its big festivals, from Sparkle in December to the Fourth of July fireworks.

Who to call

What is there

Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. Two main venues: Byers Theatre, a 50,000-square-foot hall seating 1,096 on three levels with a fly loft and 4K projection, and the Studio Theatre, a flexible 5,000-square-foot space for up to 350, according to the City Springs website. The 2026-27 season runs from comedy and touring shows to the Atlanta Symphony’s New Year’s Eve concert; the schedule is on SandySpringsPAC.com.

City Green. A 4-acre park with a covered stage, a splash pad, a water wall and fountains inspired by the springs that named the city, a shaded bosque, free Wi-Fi and rotating public sculpture. Pets are not allowed on the lawn or plaza. Source: the City Green page.

Heritage Sandy Springs and the Heritage Amphitheatre. Next door on Blue Stone Road and Sandy Springs Circle: the historic spring site, the Heritage Amphitheatre and a 14,000-square-foot entertainment lawn with a permanent stage (Heritage Sandy Springs). The amphitheatre hosts the city’s free Movies by Moonlight and Concerts by the Springs.

Veterans Park, 6205 Roswell Road, with fountains that mirror those at City Hall and sidewalks into City Springs (city page).

Eat and drink. Café Vendôme has a bakery cafe at 6400 Blue Stone Road, Suite 100 (locations). For more, see our brunch and date night guides.

Regular events

  • Sandy Springs Farmers Market: Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to noon, rain or shine, in season (city page); see our farmers markets guide.
  • Sundown Social: Thursday evenings on the City Green Plaza this fall, with live music and a signature drink, on the City Springs calendar.
  • Movies by Moonlight at Heritage Amphitheatre, and free summer concerts on City Green and at the amphitheatre (concerts page).

The big festivals

Month Event Our guide
October OktoberFEAST Fall festivals
November Elegant Elf Marketplace at the PAC Holiday shopping
Nov. to Jan. Sparkle Village lights Holiday lights
December Sparkle parade, tree and menorah lighting Christmas parade
Dec. 31 Atlanta Symphony and New Year’s party New Year’s Eve
June Juneteenth Celebration Summer
July 4 Stars and Stripes Fireworks Fourth of July
August Back to School Bash Summer

Getting there

By car: from I-285, take Exit 25, Roswell Road; turn left from the eastbound lanes and right from the westbound lanes.

Parking: an underground garage, the South Lot, street parking and valet. Rates vary by day, and event rates are announced two weeks ahead; the next 14 days are on CitySprings.com/Parking. Valet at the retail location runs 5 to 11 p.m. at $10 on most evenings listed. The garage is under planned maintenance; take care entering and leaving. On a typical day there is ample parking, and big events add satellite lots and shuttles, the getting here page says.

By MARTA: bus Route 87 (Roswell Road, linking North Springs and Dunwoody rail stations) and Route 5 (Piedmont Road, linking Dunwoody and Lindbergh Center) stop northbound at Roswell Road and Mount Vernon Highway. Southbound, Route 5 stops at Johnson Ferry Road and Roswell Road, and Route 87 at Roswell Road and Johnson Ferry Road. More in our getting around guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is City Springs in Sandy Springs? City Springs is the city’s downtown district around City Hall, 1 Galambos Way, with the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, the 4-acre City Green park, the Heritage Amphitheatre and nearby shops and restaurants.

Is parking free at City Springs? City Springs has an underground garage, the South Lot, street parking and valet. Rates change by day and for big events; the daily schedule for the next 14 days is on CitySprings.com/Parking.

Can I take MARTA to City Springs? Yes. MARTA bus Routes 5 and 87 stop at Roswell Road and Mount Vernon Highway. Route 87 connects to the North Springs and Dunwoody rail stations, and Route 5 to Dunwoody and Lindbergh Center.

When is the farmers market at City Springs? Saturday mornings, 8:30 a.m. to noon, rain or shine, at City Springs, 1 Galambos Way, during the market season.

How big is Byers Theatre? Byers Theatre at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center seats 1,096 on three levels. The Studio Theatre holds up to 350.

What this means for you

  • Check the parking schedule before big shows; event rates apply.
  • Bring kids in summer for the free splash pad on City Green.
  • Leave the dog at home for City Green events.

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