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Great Parks Have a Great Impact

The mission of Park Pride is to engage the community to activate the power of parks. We provide the necessary tools to help create a park that fulfills their needs, and turns the park they have into the park they want.

What does your park or greenspace need to thrive?

Leadership Training

Park Stewardship Academy

Park Stewardship Academy is an educational and skill-building program for Friends of the Park group members that will support your passion for community and greenspace. Learn More

Community Support

Friends of the Park

It is Park Pride’s mission to engage the community to activate the power of parks, and the formation of a Friends of the Park group is the most effective first step in creating positive and long-lasting changes in a neighborhood park. Learn More

Volunteering in Parks

Volunteer Program

Every year, Park Pride connects thousands of volunteers to meaningful opportunities to make a positive impact on public parks. Learn More

Funding Capital Projects

Grantmaking Program

From the smallest clean-up project to a full-scale park overhaul, Park Pride’s Grantmaking Program awards funding to community groups seeking to revitalize their neighborhood greenspaces. Learn More

Fundraising Support

Fiscal Sponsorship

The Fiscal Sponsorship Program enables community groups in Atlanta and DeKalb to raise funds for new playgrounds, enhanced landscaping and other park improvements without having to go through the process of securing 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax status. Learn More