07-02-2025
Piedmont Park's future needs your input
If you have thoughts about how Piedmont Park can become even better, now is the time to speak your mind.
Why it matters: For the first time in 25 years, the Piedmont Park Conservancy is updating its comprehensive plan for Atlanta's most popular green space.
Community input during that process will "ensure the park reflects the needs of its more than six million annual visitors," the organization said.
Driving the news: A public input session will be held from 9am to 1pm Saturday, Feb. 8, at Dockside in Piedmont Park.
Zoom in: Draft projects include a new boardwalk circling Lake Clara Meer, new connections to the Atlanta Beltline and completing the park's expansion to Piedmont Avenue and Monroe Drive, according to Urbanize.
What they're saying: " Community feedback is essential in shaping Piedmont Park's future, ensuring it remains a vibrant and accessible space for all," said Piedmont Park Conservancy president and CEO Doug Widener.
State of play: Saturday's gathering will be one of the last in-person sessions the Conservancy will host to collect feedback.
The next session will be held 9am to 1pm Sunday, Feb. 16, at Dockside.
Virtual sessions are set for 1–2pm Saturday, Feb. 22, and 6–7pm Wednesday, Feb. 26.
You can also give input using the online interactive platform through March 8.
What's next: The new comprehensive plan will be released at the 28th Annual Landmark Luncheon, the conservancy's largest fundraising event.
