Parks and Recreation | 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

Highway-capping Stitch installs prominent leaders in push for construction

Formation of Atlanta Downtown Stitch Inc. called “pivotal milestone” for decade-old concept

January 27, 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

Outlook getting clearer for 'signature,' under-construction Beltline park

Revised goal is to open bulk of Enota Park project prior to 2026 FIFA World Cup, Beltline leaders report

November 21, 2025 by Josh Green

North of Atlanta, greenspace overhaul poised for 'grand reopening'

Chamblee cornerstone Dresden Park counts new community center, three-tier playground, William Massey sculpture

November 20, 2025 by Josh Green

Images: Grand vision for Piedmont Park's future officially unveiled

"The Big Reveal" highlights Piedmont Park Conservancy’s 28th Annual Landmark Luncheon

April 24, 2025 by Josh Green

Two options emerge for Piedmont Park’s grand overhaul

Unveiling called “The Big Reveal” set for April; public input sessions end next week

February 19, 2025 by Josh Green

‘Signature Westside greenspace’ set to break ground in coming weeks

Atlanta Beltline’s long-planned Enota Park project tallies nearly $2M in donations

February 13, 2025 by Josh Green

Exclusive: Full vision for upgraded Piedmont Park emerges

Draft plans call for northward park expansion, Lake Clara Meer upgrades

February 5, 2025 by Josh Green

Councilmember: Still-vacant Grant Park facility not city’s fault

Years-long saga to fill Grant Park Gateway project drags on...

January 16, 2025 by Josh Green

7 months after tenant pick, it's still crickets at Grant Park Gateway

Market and grocer Savi Provisions was supposed to be gearing up for opening now. What gives?

January 14, 2025 by Josh Green

Downtown's highway-capping Stitch project unveils master plan

Public commentary phase for Connector park will be open for several weeks

December 31, 2024 by Josh Green

Upgrades for Atlanta's signature park on tap in new year

Piedmont Park forecasts grand new entry, aquatic center fixes, Active Oval changes, more in 2025

December 18, 2024 by Josh Green

Before/after: Collaboration creates upgraded park in Southwest ATL

Ashview Heights greenspace called “vital" and "testament to what we can achieve together”

November 5, 2024 by Josh Green

Fresh visuals, details emerge for Stitch highway-capping project

Renderings, plans lend clearest idea to date how phased downtown greenspace could function

October 23, 2024 by Josh Green

Record swath of storied Buckhead land acquired for new Atlanta park

Buyers: Lucinda Bunnen Estate purchase marks highest residential land sale in city this year

October 23, 2024 by Josh Green

Atlanta Botanical Garden expansion progresses, eyes groundbreaking

First Garden addition in nearly 50 years, however, hinges on storage facility's relocation

October 15, 2024 by Josh Green