See the Power of Community in Action
Parks bring people closer to nature and to one another. They create space for play, connection and joy, support healthier and more resilient communities, and improve quality of life for the people who live nearby. Park Pride works to help more people experience those benefits—especially in communities that have historically received less investment.
The Impact Adds Up
Every Number Has a Story
Behind every grant, volunteer hour and park improvement are people working together to make a difference in their communities. See what that impact looks like in parks across the region.
Recreating Community, One Park and One Home at a Time
Parks and housing aren’t separate policy issues. They are deeply connected.
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Park Pride engages youth in accessibility efforts at Thomasville Heights Park
How can we make the playground at Thomasville Heights Park more accessible and welcoming for everyone?
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Community Celebration at Cascade Springs Nature Preserve
On Friday, June 16, Park Pride joined partners at the City of Atlanta, including Council Member Marci Collier Overstreet, the Department of Parks & Recreation and Commissioner Justin Cutler, the Cascade Springs Nature Conservancy, Nature Gurlz, and the Southwest Atlanta community to celebrate the completion of several major park improvements at the Cascade Springs Nature Preserve, made possible with funding through a Park Pride grant.
Read the storyCommunity Leads. Park Pride Helps Make Progress Possible.
Lasting change starts with the people who know and care for their parks. Park Pride works alongside communities with leadership development, planning and design, funding, volunteer support and advocacy—helping neighbors turn priorities into action and strengthen their parks for the long term.
