Nonprofit Park Pride is kicking off 2024 by announcing its largest investment in the organization’s 35-year history. This year, $3.9 million for park improvements will go to 37 parks within communities across the City of Atlanta and DeKalb County.
The funding comes from a combination of private and public funding, made possible through Park Pride’s Parks for All campaign and City of Atlanta councilmembers. Approximately 50% of these funds are going to park projects in historically disinvested communities, accoding to a press release.
“The Park Pride team feels that everyone deserves access to a quality park in their neighborhood, and funding is a major component of making this goal a reality,” Park Pride Executive Director Michael Halicki said in the release. “Park Pride’s Grantmaking Program awards funding to community groups seeking to revitalize their neighborhood greenspaces. We’re proud to support residents in their efforts to improve and activate their local parks.”
Park Pride’s investment in local parks has grown significantly in the past few years. With increased funding raised through the Parks for All Campaign and increased investment from the City of Atlanta and Councilmember-designated funds, Park Pride has more than doubled its awards in recent years.
“I couldn’t be more thrilled by this news,” Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari said in the release. “When I announced a historic $1 million commitment for neighborhood park improvements last year, I did so with the very specific intention of realizing transformative projects just like these in District 5. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the remarkable volunteers, community leaders, and dedicated Park Pride staff who worked tirelessly to make these awards possible.”
Established in 2004, the Grantmaking Program was created with support from the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation and The Home Depot Foundation,…
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