The Power of a Great Park from Park Pride on Vimeo. For almost 30 years, Park Pride has engaged communities to activate the power of parks, making communities: Healthier Safer … Continue Reading →
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Making a Difference through Volunteering
“I’m a firm believer that we don’t have to leave our neighborhood to have something nice and enjoy something nice.
Without Park Pride, we wouldn’t have what we have today.” ~ Gwendolyn Stegall
Turning Park Dreams into Realities
“Having these grants [from Park Pride] and what we’ve done, it brings so many people to the park. So, really Park Pride, from the design, getting volunteers, helping us coordinate work days, and then the grant process… there’s no other group that does that.” ~ Tom Branch, Friends of Frazier-Rowe Park
Park Pride Receives Kaiser Permanente Grant to Promote Healthier Communities
Atlanta, GA, November 15, 2018 – Park Pride, the Atlanta-based nonprofit that engages communities to activate the power of parks, received a grant from Kaiser Permanente to promote healthier communities on Atlanta’s Westside.
A Partner to Rely On
“Parks live and breathe, and communities thrive where there are greenspaces and safe spaces for children to play and for communities to come together.” ~Isabel González Whitaker Ten years ago, … Continue Reading →
Parks are the Heart of Community
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 →
Greener Good Volunteer Day at Collier Park, powered by Habersham Garden Club
A small group of volunteers got into the *volunteer spirit* at this festival Greener Good Volunteer Day at Collier Park, hosted by Park Pride in partnership with the Friends of Collier Park and with the support of the Habersham Garden Club.
How to Build Sustainable Trails
A natural surface trail is a fantastic addition to any park, especially those with forests. Natural trails are affordable, protect the ecosystem from destruction caused by the heavy machinery required to lay pavement, and are gentle on your knees!
Ayanna Williams Departs Park Pride After 11 Years
This fall, Ayanna Williams, Park Pride’s Director of Community Building, announced her departure from the organization after 11 years! It would be impossible to overstate Ayanna’s accomplishments with Park … Continue Reading →
Give the Gift of Greenspace
Introducing Park Pride’s Tribute Cards! Truly the gift that keeps on giving, Park Pride’s Tribute Cards allow you to support Atlanta’s parks, greenspaces, and trails in honor of a friend, … Continue Reading →