BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Park Pride - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://parkpride.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Park Pride REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T180511Z CREATED:20260423T180511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T180511Z UID:13493-1779906600-1779910200@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Park Visioning Info Session DESCRIPTION:Use the form below to register! \n\n\n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Friends of the Park Group(Required)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nIt’s been almost a year since Park Pride welcomed Teri Nye back to lead the Park Visioning Department. Since her return\, we’ve been working on ways to improve our program offerings — changes we think will make us more effective at meeting the various needs of our Friends groups and our government partners. \nJoin us to learn in-depth how we: \n\nRefined the Consultation system\nReimagined the Park Design Workshop\nRefocused aspects of the Visioning Process\n\nAll are welcome to attend\, but our design services are currently only available to Friends groups with parks owned and maintained by the City of Atlanta. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/park-visioning-info-session/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:General,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20230520_FWP_PM3_9131-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T193000 DTSTAMP:20260526T164646Z CREATED:20260526T160537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T164646Z UID:13532-1779989400-1779996600@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Commissioner Cutler's Going Away Party DESCRIPTION:Use the form below to let us know you’re coming! \n\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Affiliation (Friends of the Park group\, organization\, etc.)(Required)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nJoin us to bid farewell to Justin Cutler\, Commissioner of Parks & Recreation for the City of Atlanta\, and to celebrate his next chapter in the Pacific Northwest! The Commissioner’s last day is Friday\, May 29. We are grateful for his years of partnership\, and the meaningful work done on behalf of Atlanta’s parks and greenspaces. Let’s celebrate his impact together! URL:https://parkpride.org/event/commissioner-cutlers-going-away-party/ LOCATION:Park Tavern\, 500 10th St. NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Commissioner-Cutler-Going-Away-Party-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T100000 DTSTAMP:20260407T172410Z CREATED:20260407T171312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T172410Z UID:13465-1781254800-1781258400@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Second Friday Walk in the Park @ Hairston Park DESCRIPTION:Join us for our upcoming Second Friday Walk. Use the form to let us know you’re coming! \n\n \n PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Which walk are you attending?(Required)Friday\, August 14 - Red's Farm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nExplore a 33-acre gem with Park Pride! Join us on Friday\, June 12\, for a stroll around DeKalb County’s Hairston Park — a space that truly offers something for everyone. \nWhether you’re seeking a moment of calm in the tranquil garden\, casting a line in one of the park’s two scenic lakes\, or enjoying a leisurely stroll along paved paths and natural trails\, Hairston Park invites you to slow down\, explore\, and connect with nature. \nNOTE: The park has a parking lot. The walk will include a mix of paved paths and natural trails\, with the paved areas providing accessible routes for visitors of varying mobility levels. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/second-friday-walk-in-the-park-hairston-park/ LOCATION:Hairston Park\, 889 S Hairston Rd\, Stone Mountain\, GA\, 30088\, United States CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/HairstonPark.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T100000 DTSTAMP:20260519T161853Z CREATED:20260519T161627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T161853Z UID:13528-1783674000-1783677600@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Second Friday Walk in the Park @ John Howell Park DESCRIPTION:Join us for our upcoming Second Friday Walk. Use the form to let us know you’re coming! \n\n \n EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Which walk are you attending?(Required)Friday\, August 14 - Red's Farm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nNestled in the heart of the Virginia-Highland neighborhood\, this beloved 3-acre park is a testament to the power of community advocacy! Once threatened by plans for a highway expansion\, residents came together to protect the land and successfully champion its transformation into John Howell Park instead. With its spacious lawns\, mature shade trees\, and amenities for visitors of all ages\, the park remains a cherished gathering place in one of Atlanta’s most active and connected neighborhoods. The park is also home to the only AIDS memorial located within Atlanta city limits\, offering a place for reflection and remembrance alongside everyday recreation. \nBring your coffee and walking shoes! See you soon! \nNOTE: There is free street parking near park. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/second-friday-walk-in-the-park-john-howell-park/ LOCATION:John Howell Park\, 985 Barnett St NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30306\, United States CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/John-Howell-Park-rotated.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T200000 DTSTAMP:20260710T195710Z CREATED:20260427T204541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T195710Z UID:13494-1784739600-1784750400@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Parks & People: Friends of the Park Social DESCRIPTION:Use the form below to let us know you’re coming! \n\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Friends of the Park GroupMY GROUP IS NOT LISTEDAdams Park FoundationAtlanta Memorial Park ConservancyCabbagetown Community Garden GroupCandler Park ConservancyCapitol View Manor Neighborhood AssociationCascade Springs Nature ConservancyDeerwood Park FriendsEast Lake Neighbors Community AssociationFriend of an Urban Farm in OrmewoodFriends of Adair ParkFriends of Anderson ParkFriends Of Ashford ForestFriends of Atlanta Urban Food Forest at BrownsmillFriends of Atlanta WaterworksFriends of Avondale Dunaire ParkFriends of Bagley ParkFriends Of Barker Bryant ParkFriends of Beaverbrook ParkFriends of Benteen ParkFriends of Biffle ParkFriends of Blackburn ParkFriends of Blue Heron Nature PreserveFriends of Bolton ParksFriends of Briarlake Forest ParkFriends of Brownwood ParkFriends of Cedar ParkFriends of Center Hill ParkFriends of Channing Valley ParkFriends of Chattahoochee ParkFriends of Chosewood ParkFriends of Columbia ForestFriends of Constitution Lakes ParkFriends of Dean Rusk ParkFriends of Dearborn ParkFriends of DeKalb Memorial ParkFriends Of Delano-Line ParkFriends of Duck PondFriends of Fake ParkFriends of Falling Water ParkFriends of Flat Shoals ParkFriends of Fork Creek Mountain ParkFriends of Frazier-Rowe ParkFriends of Glen Emerald ParkFriends of Grove ParkFriends of Hairston ParkFriends of Herbert Taylor Park and Daniel Johnson ParkFriends of Iverson ParkFriends of Jennie Drake ParkFriends of June MundyFriends of Kittredge ParkFriends of Knight ParkFriends of Lake Claire ParkFriends of Lang-Carson ParkFriends of LaVista ParkFriends of Lillian Cooper Shepherd ParkFriends of Lindsay Street Park And Kathryn Johnston Memorial ParkFriends of Lionel Hampton Beecher ParkFriends of Lithonia ParkFriends of Little Nancy Creek ParkFriends of Louise Howard ParkFriends of Lynwood ParkFriends of Maddox Park SustainabilityFriends of Mary Scott Nature ParkFriends Of Mason Mill ParkFriends of Mattie Freeland ParkFriends of Mechanicsville Community ParksFriends of Medlock ParkFriends of Melton ParkFriends of Michelle Obama ParkFriends of Morrison Farms ParkFriends of Mozley ParkFriends of Needham ParkFriends of NH Scott Park (Formerly Mark Trail)Friends of Noble ParkFriends of Orme ParkFriends of Ormewood ForestFriends of Parkwood ParkFriends of Pea Ridge ParkFriends of Peachtree Hills ParkFriends of Peavine TrailFriends of Pendergrast ParkFriends of Peoplestown ParksFriends of Perkerson ParkFriends of Pittman ParkFriends of Pleasantdale ParkFriends of Rev James Orange ParkFriends of Ridgewood Rutledge ParkFriends of Rowland ParkFriends of Sara J. González ParkFriends of Shoal Creek I ParkFriends of Shoal Creek II ParkFriends of Shoal Creek III ParkFriends of Sidney Marcus ParkFriends of Sky HavenFriends of Spink-Collins ParkFriends of Springbrook ParkFriends of Springlake ParksFriends of Springvale ParkFriends Of Sugar Creek ParkFriends of Summerhill ParksFriends of Sunken Garden and Lenox-Wildwood ParksFriends of Tanyard Creek ParkFriends of Thomson ParkFriends of Vermont ParkFriends of Wade Walker ParkFriends of Walker ParkFriends of Washington Park - DecaturFriends of Westside ParkFriends of Whittier Mill ParkFriends of Zonolite ParkGrant Park ConservancyGresham GuardiansHistoric Fourth Ward Park ConservancyHistoric Hunter Hills Neighborhood AssociationHistoric Oakland FoundationHome Park ParksLittle 5 Points AllianceLittle Creek Farm ConservancyLive Thrive\, IncMurphey Candler Park ConservancyNPU-I Parks\, Trees and GreenspaceO4W Freedom Barkway Dog ParkOlmsted Linear Park AlliancePeachtree Battle AlliancePeachtree Hills Community Garden GroupPiedmont Park ConservancyRock Creek Watershed AllianceScottdale Avondale Community GroupSouthside Concerned Citizens of Atlanta Community AssociationTapestry Homeowners Association IncThe Alliance for the Activation of Cook ParkThe Concerned Neighbors AssociationThe Conservancy at Historic Washington ParkThe Garden at Brookhaven ParkVirginia-Highland Civic AssociationWest Atlanta Watershed AllianceIf your Friends group wasn't listed above\, write it hereIf you are with a partner organization or agency\, please indicate your affiliation here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nSummer is the perfect time to reconnect\, share ideas\, and prepare for another season of caring for our beloved parks. Whether your group has been busy hosting volunteer workdays\, planning improvements\, or simply keeping an eye on your park\, we want to help you stay connected and make the most of everything your Friends of the Park network has to offer. \nThe Friends of the Park Social is an opportunity to meet other volunteers\, hear what groups are working on\, reconnect with Park Pride staff\, and learn about resources available to support your park. \nYou’ll also have the opportunity to:\n– Learn how Park Pride can support your fall volunteer workdays.\n– Hear important updates from our team as you prepare for the months ahead.\n– Meet with our Visioning team to learn about the Project Design Accelerator\, a technical assistance program that pairs Friends groups with professional design firms to help transform park improvement ideas into concept designs—the first step toward bringing projects to life. \nThe first beverage is on us! \nNOTE: There is ample free parking across three nearby lots. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/parks-people-friends-of-the-park-social/ LOCATION:Monday Night Brewing – The Grove\, 670 Trabert Ave NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30318\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of the Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Friends-of-the-Park-Social-Tour-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T210000 DTSTAMP:20260707T202501Z CREATED:20260707T202501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T202501Z UID:13621-1785862800-1785877200@parkpride.org SUMMARY:NPU-G - Sirens\, Scoops\, & Screens DESCRIPTION:Join NPU-G for Sirens\, Scoops & Screens this National Night Out! “Sirens” connects neighbors with APD & Fire. “Scoops” is an ice cream social for community bonding. “Screens” features an outdoor movie screen and health screenings from the Morehouse School of Medicine H.E.A.L. unit. Come out for a fun evening where public safety meets neighborhood wellness! URL:https://parkpride.org/event/npu-g-sirens-scoops-screens/ LOCATION:Shirley Clarke Franklin Park\, 1660 Johnson Rd NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30318\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NPUGNightOut.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T100000 DTSTAMP:20260713T202840Z CREATED:20260713T193434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T202840Z UID:13638-1786698000-1786701600@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Second Friday Walk in the Park @ Red's Farm Preserve DESCRIPTION:Use the form below to let us know you’re coming! \n\n \n LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Which walk are you attending?(Required)Friday\, August 14 - Red's Farm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nJoin us for a one-hour walk at Red’s Farm Preserve\, a unique community greenspace tucked into the heart of Ormewood Park! This special preserve blends urban agriculture\, environmental education\, and community gathering spaces\, creating a place where people and nature thrive together. \nAs we explore the preserve\, you’ll learn about its history\, the role it plays in connecting neighbors to local food and nature\, and how this community-led space supports environmental stewardship in the city. You’ll also learn about the new Vision Plan that was recently completed by the Park Pride Visioning team and the Friends group. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or visiting for the first time\, come discover what makes Red’s Farm Preserve such a valued neighborhood resource. \nBring your coffee and walking shoes! See you soon! \nTerrain: This walk follows mostly natural and grassy paths with some uneven ground. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared for unpaved surfaces. Portions of the route may not be fully ADA accessible. \nParking: There’s a gravel road on Mercer St SE to the east of the park with a few spaces for parking and more at Mercer and Siloam to the west of the park. More on-street parking is available around the neighborhood. URL:https://parkpride.org/event/second-friday-walk-in-the-park-reds-farm-preserve/ LOCATION:Red’s Farm Preserve\, 703 Naomi Street\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30316\, United States CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Reds-Farm-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T130000 DTSTAMP:20260724T154348Z CREATED:20260724T154348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T154348Z UID:13671-1789203600-1789218000@parkpride.org SUMMARY:Juanita Wallace Day of Service DESCRIPTION:Come out for a service day in memory of Mrs. Juanita Wallace\, English Avenue’s tireless advocate of greenspace and watershed health in Proctor Creek Watershed! Volunteers will help with water monitoring and testing\, maintaining stormwater infrastructure\, and more. The celebration will follow the service experience. \nClick here for more information and to sign up! URL:https://parkpride.org/event/juanita-wallace-day-of-service-2/ LOCATION:Kathryn Johnston Memorial Park\, 870 Proctor St NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30314\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://parkpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Juanita-Wallace-Day-of-Service-2026.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR