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Park Pride Virtual Roundtable: Inclusive Play Spaces
Did you know that playgrounds have more diverse users than any public space amenity? Or that half of all playground visitors are not children? Research shows that play provides the foundation for how humans learn and connect, underscoring the importance of play spaces that are accessible to and inclusive of all ages and all abilities. In this virtual Roundtable … Continue Reading →
Second Friday Walk in the Park
Kirkwood Urban Forest Preserve 125 Dearborn Street SE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesDid you know there's a six-acre forest hidden in the middle of Kirkwood? Join us on Friday, November 10, to explore Kirkwood Urban Forest and learn more about this hidden gem! This is the inaugural event for our pilot program, Second Friday Walk in the Park. Join the Friends of the Park group and local … Continue Reading →
Big Park Meeting 2023
Trees Atlanta Kendeda Treehouse 825 Warner St SW, Atlanta, GA, United StatesPark Pride’s annual Big Park Meeting is an opportunity for Atlanta and DeKalb Friends of the Park groups to celebrate our successes and unite around the importance of greenspace. Attendees enjoy light refreshments, mingle with local greenspaces leaders, and explore how Park Pride services are revitalizing community parks! This is a free event for registered … Continue Reading →
Second Friday Walk in the Park
Frazier-Rowe Park 2886 Lavista Rd, Decatur, GA, United StatesWant to raise your Park IQ? Join us on Friday, December 8 at Frazier-Rowe Park in DeKalb County. The nine-acre park boasts walking trails, a pollinator garden, a playground, an exercise area and more. The park is also a certified Wildlife Sanctuary, with a variety of plants native to Georgia and the Southeast region that … Continue Reading →
Ribbon-cutting at West Cascade Park
West Cascade Park 4391 Danforth Rd SW, Atlanta, United StatesJoin us on Friday, December 15 at 1 p.m. to celebrate the unveiling of West Cascade Park and its new playground — the first park playground in NPU Q! Through Park Pride’s Grantmaking Program, the Friends of West Cascade Park was awarded $300,000 to purchase and install playground and recreation equipment, with $150,000 coming from … Continue Reading →
Second Friday Walk in the Park
Melvin Drive Park 3881 Melvin Dr SW, Atlanta, GA, United StatesThis event has been cancelled due to severe weather conditions. We will meet at Melvin Drive Park on Friday, February 9 at 9 a.m. Click here for additional details. Want to learn more about Atlanta's hidden gems? Look no further! Join us on Friday, January 12 at Melvin Drive Park on the city's westside. During this … Continue Reading →
Second Friday Walk in the Park
Melvin Drive Park 3881 Melvin Dr SW, Atlanta, GA, United StatesWant to learn more about Atlanta's hidden gems? Look no further! Join us on Friday, February 9 at Melvin Drive Park on the city's westside. During this one-hour walk, we'll learn more about this neighborhood park from our Friends of the Park group. The park includes a walking trail, playground, tennis courts, a dog park … Continue Reading →
Second Friday Walk in the Park
W.D. Thomson Park 1760 Mason Mill Rd, Decatur, GA, United StatesJoin us on Friday, March 8 at W.D. Thomson Park to discover (or rediscover!) this quiet, wooded park in Decatur. During this one-hour walk, we’ll learn more about the neighborhood park from our Friends of the Park group. The park features trails and natural areas, creek bed restoration and a new playground. Second Friday Walk in the … Continue Reading →
Easter Egg Hunt & Picnic at Needham Park
Needham Park 756 McLendon Dr, Scottdale, GA, United StatesAll ages (with children or without) are invited to join the Friends of Needham Park for an Easter Egg Hunt & Picnic on Saturday, March 30 at 11am! The Friends group will provide refreshments and you're welcome to also bring your own! A local photographer will be in the park offering 10-minute photo sessions, with … Continue Reading →
Walk in Biffle Park
Biffle Park 5221 Biffle Road, Stone Mountain, United StatesJoin the Friends of Biffle Park for a one-hour walk in the park at 8 a.m. Bring your water! This is the first of four events leading up to the Hidden Hills 5K race on June 8 (an official timed event). The walks in the park will be held on Saturday, April 13 and 27 … Continue Reading →