What is Park Visioning? Parks are good for people, good for the environment, and good for communities! Parks are treasured neighborhood amenities where children can play safely, friendships start, … Continue Reading →
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Atlanta Park Commissioners Minute Books: An Important Collection for Contemporary Research
At first glance, the Board of Park Commissioners Minute Books for Atlanta may seem ordinary, even inconsequential. Yet, these resources hold significant information, reflecting the intersectionality of race, gender, and class in urban spaces during the early 20th century. Minute books are the written record of what is said and done in meetings. Their contents reveal the discussions and decisions of the park commissioners, an all-white, male governmental body, during part of the Jim Crow era. These minute books are part of the records donated by Park Pride (MSS 1158) to the Cherokee Garden Library collection of Kenan Research Center.
SOURCE: Atlanta History Center
Great Parks and Recreation Systems Make Great Cities
The City of Atlanta recently adopted a new comprehensive plan to advance parks and recreation. In this Saporta Report contribution to “People, Places, and Parks,” Park Pride’s Executive Director, Michael Halicki, shares his excitement for the plan and highlights several priorities that will increase access to great parks across the city.
SOURCE: Saporta Report
Tips for Solo Litter Cleanup in Parks
Whether solo or with your quarantine pod, picking up litter in your local park is a great way to get out and enjoy the benefits of greenspace while giving back … Continue Reading →
Pay a Visit to These Parks on MLK Day
The long weekend created by the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service (coming up on January 17!) is a great opportunity to get outside and explore Atlanta’s parks, … Continue Reading →
Easy Park Projects for a Successful MLK Day of Service
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service (January 17) is quickly approaching! This is a great opportunity for Friends of the Park groups to engage volunteers from across the … Continue Reading →
Ribbon Cutting for New Dog Park at Mozley Park!
On Thursday, December 9, Park Pride joined the Friends of Mozley Park, the City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation, and neighbors to celebrate the official opening of … Continue Reading →
Ribbon Cutting at the Confluence Bridge
On December 14, 2021, the South Fork Conservancy, the City of Atlanta, Park Pride, and many additional supporters and friends gathered to cut the ribbon and official open the Confluence … Continue Reading →
2020 Impact Report
Friends, Following the celebration of our 30th anniversary, we began 2020 with strong expectations and significant goals. Little did we know that March would bring about unexpected and unprecedented … Continue Reading →