City Nature Challenge BioBlitz at Chosewood Park

Chosewood Park 397 Nolan St SE, Atlanta, GA, United States

This is a family friendly event from 10am to noon on Saturday, April 29th, 2023. Park Pride will lead park visitors on an urban park adventure documenting plants, fungi, and animals in the iNaturalist smartphone app as part of the City Nature Challenge (April 28 - May 1)! We can finally put Chosewood on the … Continue Reading →

Mason Mill Park Tour with Commissioner Spears

Mason Mill Park 1400 McConnell Dr., Decatur, GA, United States

Officials from DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs and DeKalb County Commissioner Michelle Long Spears will hold a public tours on May 17 to review improvements for Mason Mill Park (1340-B McConnell Drive) at 6 p.m. The community is invited to attend the meetings and provide input regarding the master plan update, SPLOST, … Continue Reading →

DeKalb Parks Tour with Commissioner Spears

Deepdene Park 2199 N. Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA, United States

Officials from DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs and DeKalb County Commissioner Michelle Long Spears will hold public tours on May 20 of local parks to review improvements for: Deepdene Park (N. Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeast in Atlanta) - 9:30 a.m. Briarlake Park (3330 Briarlake Road in Atlanta) - 11:30 a.m. and … Continue Reading →

Grant Info Session (Virtual): City of Atlanta Only

Park Pride's Grantmaking Program provides funding for park improvement projects. The application process is an intensive and competitive endeavor that includes collaboration with neighbors, community stakeholders, the parks department, and (of course!) Park Pride. Attendance at a Park Pride grant info session is mandatory for Friends of the Park groups interested in applying for a grant … Continue Reading →

GreATL Campout

The Home Depot Backyard 1 Backyard Way, Atlanta, GA, United States

Ready to get your camp on? Join REI for an amazing overnight experience full of music, food, family-friendly activities and more at REI’s signature camp in The Home Depot Backyard. Hurry this event sells out fast! Campout registration fees will be donated to Park Pride!   GreATL Volunteers on National Trails Day Before you camp, … Continue Reading →

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 →