Park Pride
Deadline to Apply for Design Consultation
As part of this year's Park Design Workshop, we will be selecting up to five parks in our service area to work with a volunteer landscape architect to design a small area of your park (think $10,000 or less). You will then have the opportunity to present your idea at the workshop in a friendly … Continue Reading →
Brainstorm for Big Park Meeting
Save the date for Saturday, November 14 to join us for the Big Park Meeting to learn and network with over 100 other Friends virtually. Registration will be available October 1. As we plan this event, we to know how we can make this a valuable experience to help you meet your park goals. Join … Continue Reading →
October Park Meeting (virtual)
Every month, Park Pride brings together community leaders and park advocates from throughout Atlanta for education, networking and strategy. Representatives from dozens of Friends of the Park Groups, park conservancies and the parks department attend to learn more about the community efforts in that park, discuss current park and greenspace issues and support each other … Continue Reading →
Big Park Meeting 2020 (virtual event)
We know it has been a frustrating year (to put it mildly!). We could all definitely use a boost. So, let's come together at this year's virtual Big Park Meeting and focus on what's good and positive: our communities and our parks! Part social gathering and part education, this year’s Big Park Meeting will focus on the … Continue Reading →
Park Design Workshop (virtual event)
If you ever wanted to get a community park project approved, but didn't know how, this is the workshop for you! Join Park Pride, representatives from Atlanta and DeKalb Parks, and members of local Friends of Park groups to learn about the approval process for community projects in parks! Learn presentation tips directly from government … Continue Reading →
February Park Meeting (Virtual)
Every month, Park Pride brings together community leaders and park advocates from throughout Atlanta for education, networking and strategy. Representatives from dozens of Friends of the Park Groups, park conservancies and the parks department attend to learn more about the community efforts in that park, discuss current park and greenspace issues and support each other … Continue Reading →
March Park Meeting (Virtual)
Every month, Park Pride brings together community leaders and park advocates from throughout Atlanta for education, networking and strategy. Representatives from dozens of Friends of the Park Groups, park conservancies and the parks department attend to learn more about the community efforts in that park, discuss current park and greenspace issues and support each other … Continue Reading →
Grants Workshop (Virtual)
Attendees will walk through Park Pride's grant application forms step-by-step, discussing all of the requirements needed to submit a complete application. Attendance at this workshop is a mandatory component for Community Building or Legacy Grants. However, all Friends of the Park groups are invited and encouraged to attend! Be prepared to share a one paragraph … Continue Reading →
Park Pride Grants: Application Deadline
GA, United StatesApplications for 2021 Community Building and Legacy Grants are due Monday, November 1st by 11:59 p.m. Please refer to the grant application information on the Grant Programs page for more details about your submitting your application. The application will be available after September 1. You must submit a Letter of Intent and be invited to complete … Continue Reading →
Big Park Meeting 2023
Trees Atlanta Kendeda Treehouse 825 Warner St SW, Atlanta, GA, United StatesPark Pride’s annual Big Park Meeting is an opportunity for Atlanta and DeKalb Friends of the Park groups to celebrate our successes and unite around the importance of greenspace. Attendees enjoy light refreshments, mingle with local greenspaces leaders, and explore how Park Pride services are revitalizing community parks! This is a free event for registered … Continue Reading →