Over the past several weeks, while shutdowns and stay-at-home orders clashed with the colorful arrival of spring, metro Atlantans flocked to local parks and trails. You may have been among … Continue Reading →
COVID-19: Park Pride’s Operational Updates
May 20, 2020 Park Pride has decided to postpone all volunteer events until further notice due to concerns surrounding the spread of COVID-19. We are in the process of evaluating … Continue Reading →
#GreenYourSpace Photo Challenge
A greener city and planet starts at home! You know that access to greenspace is good for your mental and physical health. This Earth Day, Park Pride invites you to … Continue Reading →
Should you be visiting your local park?
Among the many uncertainties that we face during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is understandable that you may question whether to visit parks, trails, or open spaces during this time. … Continue Reading →
Spring 2020 Organizational Updates
In the spring of 2020, many faces, both familiar and new, joined the Park Pride team.
Nature for All – Atlanta
With support from the Turner Foundation and in partnership with Trees Atlanta and the West Atlanta Watershed Alliance, Adriana Garcia, was hired to be Park Pride’s Nature Accessibility Advocate and champion an initiative called Nature for All – Atlanta.
Decade in DeKalb!
In 2020, Park Pride, Friends of the Park groups, and DeKalb County were proud to celebrate a Decade in DeKalb and the accomplishments of the communities supported through capital improvements, volunteer engagement, and community building in DeKalb County parks!
COVID-19 Updates from Your Jurisdictions
With things changing daily as society learns how to best respond to the developing COVID-19 pandemic, it is easy to become overwhelmed with information about what to do and what … Continue Reading →
City of Atlanta Parks & Rec COVID-19 Update
Click Here to Download a “PLAYGROUND CLOSED” sign for your neighborhood park
Park Pride Awards Over $1 Million to Fund Park Improvements Across the City
Download PDF Press Release Atlanta – February 24, 2020 – In its 30th year, Park Pride awarded a record $1,385,000 in capital funding for park improvements to 30 Friends of the Park groups across the City of Atlanta, unincorporated DeKalb County, City … Continue Reading →