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. 

Starting in September, these 12 community members will learn crucial skills to make their park the best it can be.

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 →