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Park Pride friends & partners — come hang out with fellow park advocates NEXT THURSDAY at Monday Night Grove!

Come for the conversation, stay for the connections, and leave feeling inspired to keep making an impact in your park! First beverage is on us. Click to find more information and to let us know you're coming: https://ow.ly/qaQY50YZANS See you soon!

We are THRILLED to see Atlanta's #18 ranking in Trust for Public Land's annual ParkScore! 🤩👏 This growth (up from #21 last year) reflects investment, advocacy, stewardship, and community leadership across our city’s parks and greenspaces.

But as Atlanta’s park system continues to grow and improve, potential funding cuts threaten the maintenance, staffing, and long-term sustainability needed to support this progress. Join us TONIGHT to advocate for an increased parks budget at the Budget Public Hearing:

📍 Atlanta City Hall – Council Chambers (55 Trinity Avenue SW)
📅 Wednesday, May 20
🕕 Arrive by 6:00 PM if you plan to give public comment, meeting begins at 6:15
💚 Wear green

Cedar Park’s renovation is officially complete! 🥳

From a 2020 Park Pride Vision Plan to last week's celebration of a multi-million-dollar park renovation, this project reflects years of community leadership by the Friends of Cedar Park, strong partnership with DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs, and shared investment in a park built to serve its neighbors.

The project, supported in part by a Park Pride grant and the 2020 Vision Plan, features new seating, a refreshed basketball court, a new playground, ADA accessible infrastructure, two pavilions, walking paths and more! Be sure to check it out!

Thank you to the Friends of Cedar Park, Commissioner Ted Terry, Commissioner Chakira Johnson, and DeKalb County RPCA for your partnership!

Join us to learn about updates to our Park Visioning Program! We think these changes will make us more effective at meeting the needs of our Friends groups and our government partners. Click here for details and to register: https://ow.ly/QggA50Z17b3

Please note: All are welcome to attend, but our design services are currently only available to Friends groups with parks owned and maintained by the City of Atlanta.

Join the City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation for the Grand Opening of FootGolf at Candler Park Golf Course! Be among the first to experience this fast-growing sport that blends the precision of golf with the energy of soccer, perfect for all skill levels!

We’re bringing a fresh twist to the course with a fun-filled day featuring hands-on instruction, games, and a chance to connect with your community in a whole new way. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer, a soccer lover, or just looking for something different to try, this is your moment to get in the game.

📅 Saturday, May 16
🕒10 AM – 2 PM
📍 Candler Park Golf Course

Bring your friends, bring your family, and come see what FootGolf is all about!

Park Pride friends & partners — come hang out with fellow park advocates on Thursday, May 28 at Monday Night Grove!

Come for the conversation, stay for the connections, and leave feeling inspired to keep making an impact in your park! First beverage is on us. Click to find more information and to let us know you're coming: https://ow.ly/qaQY50YZANS See you soon!

Join us NEXT THURSDAY for a virtual session with City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation's Natural Areas Team exploring how the city's natural areas are being studied, managed, and protected. Learn about trail mapping, ecological sampling, and partnerships with community groups, and discover how you can get involved in supporting healthier, more resilient urban ecosystems!

Find event details & register today: https://ow.ly/H0SO50YZGLr

Atlanta is parched. As park people, we at Park Pride consider parks and greenspaces essential areas of resilience which can help address chronic stresses from extreme weather.

The drought is a wakeup call for Atlanta’s park and tree communities — click here to read our latest on SaportaReport:

Drought is a wakeup call for Atlanta’s park and tree communities - SaportaReport Read Drought is a wakeup call for Atlanta’s park and tree communities by Park Pride for SaportaReport here.

We need your help advocating for an increased budget for City of Atlanta parks! With more acreage being added to the City of Atlanta’s parks inventory each year, we must continue to increase funding for parks and maintenance — otherwise, we are falling behind.

Your story is essential in helping us make the case for an increased budget. Please help us by picking a neighborhood park, spending 20 minutes enjoying it, and making observations to share with us by Sunday, May 17. Click here to share your story: https://ow.ly/Bp4050YYs4p

Are you ready to do the big things for your park?

That's what one Park Stewardship Academy (PSA) grad said the three-month program helped her do! PSA is a leadership program that equips Friends of the Park members with real skills to support their parks, including event planning, fundraising, advocacy and more!

Applications are open until the end of May. Click to learn more and to apply: https://ow.ly/Ocm450YXM5p