Events
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Park Design Workshop: Gathering Spaces
Oakland Cemetery Visitor Center 374 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesUse the form below to let us know you're coming! Gathering spaces in parks play a vital role in building community and connections. When designed well, they become welcoming places where everyone feels like they belong — regardless of age, background, or ability. Through our Park Design Consultation & Workshop, Park Pride has paired seven … Continue Reading →
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Second Friday Walk in the Park – Shirley Clarke Franklin Park
Shirley Clarke Franklin Park 1660 Johnson Rd NW, Atlanta, GA, United StatesUse the form below to let us know you're coming! Let's explore Atlanta's largest park! Join us on Friday, September 12 at 9 a.m. for a one-hour walk at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park (formerly Westside Park)! The 280-acre park was developed on the site of the former Bellwood Quarry and features a reservoir, trails, meadows and … Continue Reading →
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Springbrook Park Workday
Springbrook Park 1502 Springbrook Drive, Decatur, GA, United StatesThe Friends of Springbrook Park invite you to a volunteer work day! Volunteers will help with general park and garden cleanup, including weeding, mulching and freshening the play equipment. Gloves and tools will be provided. Please dress for the weather and bring your water bottle!
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Juanita Wallace Day of Service 2025
Kathryn Johnston Memorial Park 870 Proctor St NW, Atlanta, GA, United StatesMark your calendar for this special day of service on Saturday, September 13 at 9am!This volunteer event will honor Ms. Juanita Wallace, one of English Avenue's tireless advocates of greenspace and watershed health. Volunteers will help maintain one of English Avenue's parks, participate in ongoing citizen science efforts, and enjoy a family reunion-style celebration after … Continue Reading →
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Friends of the Park Social + Tour
Red's Beer Garden 1328 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesJoin Park Pride and fellow Friends of the Park members for a casual evening of connection and community on Thursday, September 25, from 5 – 8:30 pm at Red's Beer Garden! Come explore, grab a beer (or a kombucha), swap ideas, and celebrate the awesome work happening in our parks. If you're feeling adventurous, you're … Continue Reading →
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Second Friday Walk in the Park – Bagley Park
Bagley Park 431 Pharr Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesUse the form below to let us know you're coming! Raise your Park IQ with Park Pride! Join us on Friday, October 10, at 9 am for our Second Friday Walk in the Park at Bagley Park! Bagley Park (formerly Frankie Allen Park) is a 21-acre greenspace nestled in Buckhead’s Garden Hills near Buckhead Village. Known … Continue Reading →
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Greenspace Candidate Forum
You're invited to tune into the virtual Greenspace Candidate Forum with Atlanta City Council President candidates on Thursday, October 16, at 6:30 pm! Moderated by local journalists Thomas Wheatley at Axios and Molly Samuel at WABE, Atlanta City Council President candidates Marci Collier Overstreet and Rohit Malhotra will answer questions about the greenspace issues that … Continue Reading →
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Greener Good Volunteer Day @ Harper Park
Harper Park Ruby H Harper Blvd SE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesWant to get sweaty for a good cause? Join us for our Greener Good Volunteer Day on Saturday, October 18, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Harper Park! Hosted by Delta Air Lines, Park Pride and community members will work on trail maintenance, invasive species removal, and litter clean up. Click here to sign … Continue Reading →
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Friends of Park Group Structure, Governance and Sustainability
VirtualUse the link below to register! Friends of the Park groups come in many varied varieties. Some have a handful of members, others have dozens; Some are active on a regular basis, some are not. Guest speakers will cover some of the basics of their groups’ structure and governance, and ways to achieve success, avoid … Continue Reading →
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Red’s Fall Fest
Red's Farm Preserve 703 Naomi Street, Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesThe Urban Farm in Ormewood invite you to the 2nd annual Red’s Fall Fest, an autumnal celebration bringing the community together and honoring the life and legacy of their founder, Brian “Farmer Red” Harrison (d. October 7, 2022). Neighbors will gather to celebrate the preservation of Red’s Farm, enjoy live music, workshops, and activities supporting … Continue Reading →