COMMUNITY BUILDING PROGRAMS
Park Stewardship Academy
Leadership Training
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
Friends of the Park
Community Support
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
Park Visioning
Park Planning Assistance
Park Pride believes that a great park begins with a strong, community-supported design. Learn More
Volunteer Program
Volunteering in Parks
Every year, Park Pride connects thousands of volunteers to meaningful opportunities to make a positive impact on public parks. Learn More
Grantmaking Program
Funding Capital Projects
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
Fiscal Sponsorship
Fundraising Support
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
PARK INITIATIVES
Building Community in English Avenue. Learn More
Atlanta Community Schoolyards
Increasing Access to Greenspace
The Atlanta Community Schoolyards initiative's goal is to increase access to public land for kids, families, and communities by opening schoolyards in “park deserts” during non-school hours. Learn More
Community Gardens
Parks & Garden Assistance
Community gardens bring positive activity to parks. Learn More
Park Advocacy
Putting Parks + Communities First
A unifying voice for parks city-wide. Learn More
EVENTS
Annual Parks & Greenspace Conference
Networking for the Greener Good
Our annual Parks and Greenspace Conference is an opportunity for networking and discussing greenspace initiatives with elected officials, community leaders, and park advocates. Learn More
The Big Park Meeting
Networking, Learning, and Fellowship
Part social gathering and part education, this year’s Big Park Meeting will focus on the resilience and adaptability of our parks community. Learn More
Roundtable Series
Discussions for the Greener Good
Park Pride’s Roundtable Series brings together experts and thought leaders—both local and national—to provide context and insight into the current parks and greenspace landscape, and highlight actions that attendees can take to get involved. Learn More