By Michael Halicki, Executive Director, Park Pride Last month, Park Pride and several environmental nonprofit partners hosted the Mayoral Forum on Greenspace, the culmination of our collective efforts to educate and hear from Atlanta’s next Mayor, (whomever it might be) on the importance and the complexity of parks and greenspace issues. Now, you can visit […]
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The Making of the Next Greenspace Mayor
By Michael Halicki, Park Pride’s Executive Director Park Pride and our greenspace partners have been hard at work through the better part of this year attempting to develop a rapport with the next Mayor of the City of Atlanta. The challenge, at this particular point in time, is that we don’t know who that person […]
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Atlanta’s Mayoral Candidates Face-Off on Future of Greenspace
Submitted by: Host Partners of the Mayoral Forum on Greenspace Atlanta is the “City in the Forest,” built upon a network of creeks and streams on the banks of the Chattahoochee, with a growing network of parks, trails, and natural spaces that connect communities. Throughout the pandemic, parks and recreation centers emerged as cornerstones of […]
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Local Parks: A Critical Part of a More Just and Equitable Society
By Michael Halicki, Park Pride Executive Director As our world has been thrown into chaos through a public health crisis and with racial injustice at the forefront, parks are among the few places people can go to achieve some semblance of balance, normalcy, and sanctuary. Or, at least that should be the case. Too often, […]
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Parks: Not Just Fun and Games
Featured Image: Parks are critical infrastructure that build the resilience of cities and people, especially in times of crisis. By Michael Halicki, Park Pride’s Executive Director It’s June: the unofficial beginning of summer. In a normal year, we’d be looking forward to this season with excitement, with kids enjoying a break from school, families planning […]
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Showing Appreciation for All Parks and Recreation Workers
By Michael Halicki We know parks play a vital role in our wellness as places where we’re able to connect with nature close to home. During this COVID-19 pandemic, as more and more Atlantans visit neighborhood parks and trails to enjoy the benefits of sunshine and fresh air, the importance of parks has never been more […]
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Should you be visiting your local park?
By Michael Halicki, Park Pride Executive Director You know it’s a strange time when an empty neighborhood park playground brings me a measure of comfort. On Sunday morning, Ormond-Grant Park was silent and empty, except for the sounds of nature. Absent were the usual gaggle of children running to and fro, the peals of laughter […]
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Everyone Deserves Access to a Quality Park!
A Short Recap from the 18th Annual Parks & Greenspace Conference By Michael Halicki, Executive Director, Park Pride Park Pride’s annual Parks and Greenspace Conference has become a rite of spring for all who care about parks, greenspace, and trails. Park enthusiasts gathered in great numbers at the Atlanta Botanical Garden to hear inspiring speakers […]
