The Play Mobile brings structured activities, sports and games to neighborhood parks that create an interactive and fresh air atmosphere that encourages children to go outside and play.
Do you live near or regularly use N. H. Scott Park? Does your family take advantage of the programs and classes offered at N. H. Scott Recreation Center? Join us for the presentation of the preliminary design concepts at N.H. Scott Park Recreation Center on Tuesday, August 29th from 6:30 - 8PM.
The Atlanta BeltLine is helping to transform our city. Originating as “belt line” railroads built over a century ago to expand the industrial base of the city, the corridors were largely abandoned by the late 20th century, but are now being repurposed as a planned 22-mile trail and transit loop that will connect new and old parks.
Ever wanted to volunteer alongside your dog? Then load up your pooch and come on out to the South Bend Park Dog Park to help with a variety of projects to recognize the 9/11 National Day of Service.
Join Park Pride on the second Thursday of every month at 7:30am as community leaders and park advocates from throughout Atlanta and DeKalb come together for education, networking and strategy for advancing the parks movement. This month's meeting will take place at Kirkwood Urban Forest.
Fundraising for park projects can be challenging as each park, park project and community is unique. But don't get discouraged! There are some tried and true tactics to successful park fundraising.
The Friends of Jennie Drake Park invite you to take a walk on the new trail on Saturday, September 16, between 8 and 10 AM. The park entrance is across from 668 Waterford Road NW, near the corner of Waterford Road and Oldknow Drive.
This year’s Atlanta Canopy Conference, Giving Voice to Tree Protection, will focus on effective tree protection ordinances and policies, organizations and people who advocate for trees, and practical strategies and tactics to better conserve Atlanta’s canopy cover. Tree protection is a community initiative.
Take a Child Outside Week (Sept. 24-30) is an annual program that encourages people all over the world, particular children, to participate in outdoor activities.
Park Pride’s Community Building Grants (funded by The Home Depot Foundation) provide matching awards between $2,500 - $50,000 for capital park improvements in City of Atlanta and DeKalb County parks. Deadline: September 29, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. For more details, visit the Grant Programs page.
Park Pride’s Legacy Grants (funded by the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation) provide matching awards up to $100,000 for capital park improvements in City of Atlanta parks.
Join EcoAddendum for this natualist walk of approximately 1.5 miles on natural trails on the east side of the park through several woodland areas, then along a creek, and ending at the lower edge of the lake.