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.
Park Pride receives $1 million donation from The Home Depot Foundation
This landmark donation helped Park Pride reach the funding goal for its Parks for All campaign and supports the nonprofit’s efforts to ensure all Atlantans have easy access to a quality park.
Atlanta’s parks are the places to be this fall — Get outside to see them in their vibrant glory!
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.
Park Design Workshop: Seven community groups reimagine their park entrances
Picture the entrance to your neighborhood park. What does it look like? How accessible is it? What message does it send?
Honoring Tally Sweat, Park Pride’s Founding Board President
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 →
Transit and parks go hand-in-hand — See your city in new ways
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.
Park Pride announces new board chair, welcomes nine new board members
Park Pride is excited to welcome the incoming group of park champions who are joining its Board of Directors.
Park Pride engages youth in accessibility efforts at Thomasville Heights Park
How can we make the playground at Thomasville Heights Park more accessible and welcoming for everyone?
The Power of Parks: Park Pride announces next class of park-leaders-in-training for its Park Stewardship Academy
Starting in September, these 12 community members will learn crucial skills to make their park the best it can be.
Meet our 2024 summer interns!
This summer, Park Pride is thrilled to welcome four full-time interns! Our interns will help support efforts across our Visioning and Community Services programs, getting hands-on experience in Atlanta’s parks and greenspace sector. They join us from universities across the state and beyond – including Georgia State University, Georgia Institute of Technology, the University of … Continue Reading →