Emily will support Friends of the Park groups’ efforts to advance community-centered park improvements through funding and technical assistance.

This is the extended Q&A version of Park Pride’s recent column published on SaportaReport. 

It’s fall, y’all! Click for a curated list of parks to visit this autumn.

Community starts where people gather.

Park Pride is thrilled to welcome two new members to its team — Stephen Causby and Monica Johnson! Stephen has worked closely with Park Pride on the community side through his involvement with the Friends of Mattie Freeland Park. Now, as Associate Director of Grantmaking & Implementation, he will be able to help communities realize … Continue Reading →

“A lot of people don’t have parks. We’re blessed to have a park, and we want to use it,” said Joyce Smith, a community advocate and longtime resident of the Poole Creek neighborhood. 

It may be summer break now, but class is almost back in session! Our Director of Education, Eli Dickerson, is excitedly preparing for the third year of the Park Stewardship Academy.

We are excited to enter this new phase at Park Pride, supported by the talents of three incredible park designers.

Keep reading to get to know our fantastic summer interns!

Originally published on SaportaReport. By Hannah E. Jones, Park Pride’s Marketing & Communications Manager Welcome to Park Pride’s Park Picks: 2025 Spring & Summer Edition! With the weather getting warmer and the days getting longer, this is a great time to head outside and enjoy all that our local parks have to offer! The City … Continue Reading →