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

Downtown's highway-capping 'Stitch' project shows signs of life

Atlanta City Council hopes federal funds can kickstart planning efforts

July 9, 2021 by Josh Green

One amazing new Atlanta park to open next week; another remains closed

Gates to come down at functional Vine City greenspace four years in the making

June 25, 2021 by Josh Green

Atlanta's largest park is finally coming together. How it looks right now

Westside Park's expanded first phase to open soon, around vast Bellwood Quarry water reserve

March 4, 2021 by Josh Green

Photos: Grant Park's 'Gateway' takes parking garages to next level

Structure includes a 2.5-acre "green roof"—and views of elephants

January 27, 2021 by Josh Green