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

Piedmont Park seeks input from Atlantans as growth phase nears

Chances to chime in dwindling, as Comprehensive Plan for famed greenspace to be unveiled in February

October 9, 2024 by Josh Green

Photos: What a million-dollar new Atlanta playground looks like

Spoiler alert: It's bananas

October 8, 2024 by Josh Green

11 images: Atlanta Opera’s $45M development plans on Beltline trail

Esteemed opera house to transform Buckhead's historic Bobby Jones Clubhouse

September 25, 2024 by Josh Green

Beltline biking park scores $8M gift, refines plans

With donation from Mailchimp cofounder and former CEO, Westside Park project to break ground next year

September 16, 2024 by Josh Green

19 images: Amazing greenspace quietly coming together off Beltline

Public trails, parks near Southside Trail are part of Atlanta Housing’s Englewood development

September 6, 2024 by Josh Green

Chattahoochee River park's $16M upgrade is officially a go

New Day Palisades project aims to create 22-acre, riverside “tranquil greenspace”

August 22, 2024 by Josh Green

Atlanta Beltline announces new names for trails. Make sense?

Changes aim to make navigating future 22-mile loop easier, dividing trails into equal-ish portions

August 12, 2024 by Josh Green

Ormewood Park officially scores first large neighborhood greenspace

Atlanta City Council votes to purchase “Red’s Farm,” a cherished gathering place in eastside neighborhood

August 5, 2024 by Josh Green

Tenant picked for city-owned Grant Park space. What say you, ATL?

Three years after empty, award-winning building was finished, Savi Provisions edges competition

June 10, 2024 by Josh Green

Finalists detail vision for closely watched Grant Park Gateway space

Introducing "Gateway Park and Market" ...

May 21, 2024 by Josh Green

Construction timeline released for $13M greenspace upgrades

Overhaul will close Chamblee's popular Dresden Park for 14 months, at least

May 17, 2024 by Josh Green

First step for creating downtown's Stitch is happening. Right now

Planning, design, and engineering for ambitious highway-capping park officially underway

May 16, 2024 by Josh Green