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Atlanta ranks 25th in Trust for Public Land’s newly released index

Trust for Public Land released its 2024 ParkScore index ranking with Atlanta advancing to 25th among the largest 100 U.S. cities nationwide. Atlanta climbed three spots over last year’s 28th ranking and achieved its highest finish in ParkScore history.

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Construction crew begin work on extending PATH 400 a trail connecting Buckhead to Sandy Springs thanks to funding from the City of Atlanta in November 2023.

Atlanta seeks community input on expanding its trail network

The Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation is looking for public input on how to expand the city’s trail network. Leaders with Trails ATL explained how residents can participate.

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Students from Luther J Price Middle School in Southeast Atlanta pose with Atlanta Public Schools Interim Superintendent Danielle S. Battle, PhD at the ribbon cutting ceremony for a new community park on March 20, 2024. Four girls wear red cheer uniforms another 4 wear black majorette uniforms.

Atlanta schools partner with nonprofit to create four new community parks

Atlanta Public Schools are partnering with the Trust for Public Land to open new parks to students and the public. This week they cut the ribbon at four schoolyards.

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The expansion of Piedmont Park will add nearly three acres, from Piedmont Road to Monroe Drive.

The Future Of Green Space In Metro Atlanta

Before the end of his term as Atlanta mayor, Kasim Reed announced the expansion of Piedmont Park. The Atlanta City Council recently approved the $100...

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On Second Thought For Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Before the end of his term as Atlanta mayor, Kasim Reed announced the expansion of Piedmont Park. The Atlanta City Council recently approved the $100...

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