Atlanta Parks | Urbanize Atlanta

Readers ask: Will accessing Atlanta's largest park ever get easier?

A tunnel into Shirley C. Franklin Park? Bridge from the Beltline? Real bike lanes? The latest on all possibilities

January 30, 2026 by Josh Green

Now officially done, how Beltline Complete Streets initiatives turned out

Officials: Two “transformative streetscape projects” enhance mobility, safety east and west of Atlanta’s core

January 16, 2026 by Josh Green

Beltline sets groundbreaking, construction schedule for first bike park

$8M donation making multifaceted phase one possible at Atlanta’s largest greenspace

January 15, 2026 by Josh Green

Revived Memorial Drive Greenway project wants your 2 cents

First 2026 public forum is today for connective greenspace concept; plans now include skate park

January 13, 2026 by Josh Green

Atlanta's largest park lands major music festival in 2026

Uprooting from Pullman Yards, SweetWater 420 Fest to count Beltline, MARTA connectivity (sort of)

December 17, 2025 by Josh Green

Chattahoochee Hills

Massive riverside park project through Atlanta scores land boost

Expanding take-out site Campbellton Park called “major milestone” for Chattahoochee RiverLands

December 11, 2025 by Josh Green

Indecent Proposals

West of Atlanta, council approves ambitious park, trails project

Grant-funded concept called West Atlanta Natural Greenspace would capitalize on forested, hilly terrain with bridge and path system

April 1, 2022 by Josh Green

Old Fourth Ward

Behind the scenes at the biggest BeltLine development to date

New City's Fourth Ward project aims to elevate Atlanta's infill architecture and choreographed public spaces

March 30, 2022 by Josh Green

Exploring the new Atlanta Waterworks park in 19 photos

Greenspace on one of Atlanta's highest points has been off-limits for 25 years

March 28, 2022 by Josh Green

Eastside Atlanta disc golf proposal has become grassroots cause

Nonprofit group pulling for outdoor recreation at DeKalb Memorial Park with volunteers, donations

March 16, 2022 by Josh Green

City of Atlanta buys land for first park with Chattahoochee access

9-acre Lower Paul Park will serve as front door to waterway in Riverside, officials say

March 10, 2022 by Josh Green

In heart of Midtown, functional but temporary park to happen soon

10th Street space will feature dog park, other "outdoor rooms"

March 4, 2022 by Josh Green

Mayor to officially open long-awaited Waterworks park next week

One of highest points in Atlanta has been off-limits to public for 25 years

March 1, 2022 by Josh Green

Images: Atlanta's tallest skyscraper has a new front yard

Bank of America Plaza's 1-acre greenspace is a revised, public "front door" for landmark tower

February 8, 2022 by Josh Green

Reader poll: What’s your top Atlanta wish list item for 2022?

Six infrastructure projects that could make for a safer, more people-focused city soon

January 26, 2022 by Evan Maag

Photos: Hurt Park's renovation is (finally) coming together downtown

Exactly what the finished project will entail, however, is still unclear

January 26, 2022 by Josh Green

Buckhead's highway-capping park dream is alive—and pulling for federal cash

HUB404 leader says decision on federal grant next month is crucial

January 25, 2022 by Josh Green

Next to Zoo Atlanta, why is this gorgeous new building still empty?

City-owned Grant Park Gateway structure was built for restaurant occupancy

January 19, 2022 by Josh Green