Local author and park naturalist Jonah McDonald is on a mission to make Atlanta’s hidden forests less hidden.

Park Pride is excited to announce the latest addition to the team, Taraca Jones! Taraca is now serving as the Executive Coordinator to Park Pride’s President & CEO Michael Halicki. Taraca is passionate about creating equitable access to local greenspaces and supporting initiatives that empower urban communities. With experience in organizational management and a love … Continue Reading →

In times like these, many things drag us down, but our parks lift us back up. They are places where everyone is welcome, no matter who sits in the White House.

We’re lucky to live in a city where nature and urban life are so closely tied, and, without this union, Atlanta wouldn’t be Atlanta.

Picture the entrance to your neighborhood park. What does it look like? How accessible is it? What message does it send?

We are saddened to share the news that Tally Sweat, Park Pride’s founding Board President, passed away on August 27th. While many of you may know about Tally’s connection to Park Pride, you probably don’t know the whole story. Although Tally was a longtime advocate of the environment, parks became her passion when she was … Continue Reading →

I have a secret to tell. I’ve lived in Atlanta since 2005 and, this year, I rode a MARTA bus for the very first time.