The Latest Stories, News, and Updates
Check out the latest updates, stories and announcements from Park Pride.
Beyond greenspace: Why Atlanta’s park water features are essential — and where to find them
If you’re looking for a way to beat the heat over the next few months, turn to the pools and splashpads at our local parks!
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Welcoming our 2026 summer interns!
Meet our four fantastic summer interns!
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Drought is a wakeup call for Atlanta’s park and tree communities
As park people, we at Park Pride consider parks and greenspaces essential areas of resilience which can help address chronic stresses from extreme weather.
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Reflecting on Resilient Parks, Resilient Communities: Takeaways from our 2026 Conference
Continue reading to learn about the ideas and themes that we can’t stop thinking about from our 2026 Parks & Greenspace Conference!
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Meet Park Pride’s 2026 Inspiration Award winners
Our 2026 Inspiration Award winners are part of the network of hardworking and dedicated community members who help us advance our mission of activating the power of parks!
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Springtime in the city: See you in a park!
We caught up with our friends at Birds Georgia, Trees Atlanta, and the Georgia Native Plant Society to chat about what’s going on with our birds, trees, and native plants this time of year — and the best parks to find them!
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Increased funding for park maintenance is essential for a world-class park system
Maintenance is essential.
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From vacant to vibrant: Using greenspace to drive community prosperity
Park Pride’s Vanessa Miot sat down with Detroit Future City's Anika Goss to discuss the role parks play within urban environments and leading greenspace initiatives that are equitable and contribute to inclusive growth.
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Park Pride invests $3.5M in park projects across Atlanta, DeKalb
Keep an eye out for improvements coming to a greenspace near you!
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Parks, Resilience, and the Power of Coming Together — All at Park Pride’s Parks & Greenspace Conference
Picture this: Over 500 park experts, leaders, and advocates coming together for a day of learning, sharing best practices, and making connections to strengthen our parks and the neighborhoods they […]
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Welcoming Grace, Park Pride’s new Executive & Administrative Coordinator
As a strategic systems-thinker with a diverse nonprofit background, Grace enjoys jumping in to support all kinds of projects and initiatives, whipping up spreadsheets, and playing Tetris with calendars.
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Designing for resilience is no longer optional, and parks play a crucial role
For Gena Wirth, designing for resilience isn’t a nice-to-have or a cherry on top — it’s a necessity.
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