When 2017 drew to a close, so did the Artists Atelier Gallery & Studios, Atlanta’s first co-op gallery founded in 1985. As each of the artists moved on to their … Continue Reading →
YOUR Input Needed on Park Designs for South Atlanta Park
The Friends of South Atlanta Park and the South Atlanta Civic League are working with Park Pride through our Park Visioning process with the community to understand the current needs and desires for this beautiful, but underused, neighborhood park. The outcome of park visioning is a new, community-supported park master plan.
Park Pride Supports People
On an evening back in 2010, a small group of Chapel Hill community members gathered in the living room of Ms. Linda Cotten Taylor. They had learned that Park Pride was extending services into DeKalb County—and they were excited for what that might mean for their park and community.
How Small Actions Make a BIG Difference in Parks!
You might think that making a significant impact to your park and community requires an equally large personal commitment of time and energy. However, in as little time as it … Continue Reading →
Plaid Palooza: Raising the Bar for Parks
The countdown is on! It’s hard to believe that we are only four and a half weeks away from the very first Plaid Palooza! I am thrilled to participate in … Continue Reading →
Give Your Input on the N.H. Scott Park Visioning Plan!
The Friends of N.H. Scott Park & Recreation Center are working with Park Pride through our Park Visioning process with the community to understand and current needs and desires for this beloved neighborhood park. The outcome of park visioning is a new, community-supported park master plan.
Park Pride’s Friends of the Park Groups to Benefit from a Wells Fargo Grant
Atlanta, GA, September 7, 2017 – Park Pride, the only Atlanta-based nonprofit that engages communities to activate the power of parks, received a $7,500 grant from Wells Fargo to increase and expand the resources provided through the Friends of the Park (FOP) Program to increase citizen engagement in neighborhood parks.
I’m Volunteering to Bring Great Parks to Life!
There is so much work to be done in parks across the city, which is why I’m organizing a fundraising and volunteer team for Plaid Palooza on November 4th. At Plaid Palooza, I will work with 200 volunteers at Historic Fourth Ward Park on projects that will complete part of the park’s master plan. Meanwhile, the funds my team and I raise will benefit Park Pride programs that make it possible for neighbors to bring great parks to life in their communities.
Celebrating Spring in Our Parks
Find more photos on our Facebook page. If you see yourself, tag yourself! Check the Park Pride calendar for future event details.
A “Plaid-Tastic” Event to Transform Atlanta’s Parks
Download Printable PDF August 7, Atlanta, GA – Atlanta-based Park Pride, the local nonprofit that engages communities to activate the power of parks, invites Atlantans to take part in a … Continue Reading →