According to the great urban activist and influencer, Jane Jacobs, for a park to be successful, it must “be where life swirls”—it must be the conduit for cultural and artistic … Continue Reading →
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Celebrating Community, Family, & Diversity at Sara J. González Park
The park, shaded by 100-year-old oak trees, was home only to a small, tired playground not fit for use by neighborhood children. Yet, Isabel saw potential; she imagined a new all-abilities playground, a soccer field, and an education nook. She dreamed of a space that would champion inclusivity of cultures, ages, and abilities.
A Park at the Heart of English Avenue
The neighborhood described above was, unfortunately, Atlanta’s own English Avenue just a few years ago. However, due to the persistence of English Avenue residents combined with the support of Park … Continue Reading →
Groundbreaking Event Dedicates New Park in English Avenue Community
Download PDF Press Release Atlanta, GA, August 23, 2018 – Today, Park Pride and The Conservation Fund, together with Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, the City of Atlanta, and representatives from the English … Continue Reading →
Friends Groups Celebrate Park Improvements
Friends of the Park groups across the city are celebrating transformational park improvements made possible by Park Pride grants. Our grants are generously funded by The Woodruff Foundation (Legacy Grants) … Continue Reading →
2017 Impact Report
Download Printable PDF Friend, Parks matter. As a Park Pride supporter, you understand that a great park system is a hallmark of a great city. Parks are more than places … Continue Reading →
Park Pride Announces 2018 Inspiration Award Winners!
Download PDF Press Release At Park Pride’s 17th Annual Parks and Greenspace Conference on March 26, 2018, six Inspiration Award winners were recognized for their commitment to nurturing and strengthening … Continue Reading →
2017 Artists’ Donations to Park Pride
When 2017 drew to a close, so did the Artists Atelier Gallery & Studios, Atlanta’s first co-op gallery founded in 1985. As each of the artists moved on to their … Continue Reading →
Park Improvements Coming to Greenspace Across the City
Download Printable PDF Atlanta –January 16, 2018– Park Pride has announced that $1,027,000 has been granted to 14 community groups in Atlanta and DeKalb to fund capital park improvements. This … Continue Reading →
Park Pride Hires Development Director
Download Printable PDF Atlanta, GA – December 4, 2017 – Park Pride has hired Ariane DeLong as the nonprofit’s new development director. With a 16-year career in fundraising, donor relations … Continue Reading →