Beautiful vast park! Loads of photo ops and something for everyone! Fields to lounge or play on, water falls to sit by and drown out the city sounds, a created babbling brook that has a winding path along side it, TWO playgrounds, a visitor center with public restrooms that are well maintained, and their famous water fountain that kids play in and also performs synchronized to music throughout the day! Law enforcement is always near by and we found this park to be relatively safe! Close access to major landmarks in the area and a great spot to let kids live their best childhood moments! read more

Pretty but underwhelming. Maybe that's not an entirely fair takeaway but for such an iconic park, I was expecting to leave it feeling refreshing, inspired and impressed. I left grateful for the green space but not really feeling much else. For the kids, you have to realize: the Olympics put Atlanta on the map. Prior to the games, it was a mid-to-largish Southern city without much distinction.* After the games, it turned into the crowded af bastion of Southern pop culture. Atlanta's history is divided in pre- and post- games. That's why I thought that a trip here would be akin to Central, Golden Gate or Lincoln. Nope. It had some nice intentional design. Pavers. Statues. Fun water features. The Ferris wheel. The rings (the water fountain wasn't working during my visit). But... I don't know. Like I inferred above, it fell flat. Glad I saw it but I expected more. It's smaller than you imagine. Oh, and all the bathrooms were closed/locked on a Wednesday afternoon in mid-spring. I don't know what that's about. *Taking nothing away from Dr. King. read more

Worth a walk-around but aside from that... eh. It is an ideal space for some kind of park since it's central to all the attractions. If you have to park a bit away from attractions on the southside(State Farm Arena or the football stadium), this park does provide a safe open-space to walk. I did visit this park once when they still had music festivals(Shaky Knees)... it was a cool spot for a music festival but I think most of the music festivals have moved elsewhere because those events were rough on the park. I wouldn't go out of your way but if you're in the area, you could hit many downtown attractions walking through this park. read more

Lovely area to relax or sight see. Olympic rings are there for a photo op or in a fountain with occasional fountain shows. Bathrooms present. In the same area as Coca-Cola park and the Aquarium. read more

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Very nice park!! They have a playground for kids, tons of open grass areas for whatever, clean bathrooms, water fountains (with the low ones for dogs too!), the splash water rings, and good views. We enjoyed walking around. read more

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The park itself is well kept considering the amount of foot traffic. Lots to do and see. The good-and bad is that there are people loitering: The good - music... I saw an old man playing drums and allowed a young child to play with him. And the old man told the young boy to always show love to others. The bad - (at the time we were there) satanists with a microphone were taunting passersby. Kind of irritating. I don't care what you believe in. But if you are harassing people just minding their own business and obviously trying to ignore you then that's a problem. I hope they read this too. Take that somewhere else. The playground was nice too. It is a large park. Those who have a difficult time walking should steer clear from traveling through. read more

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If youre an Olympic fan, definitely work checking out this gorgeous park! Its right near Coke World and very well kept and gorgeous. Definitely glad we stopped here! read more

Centennial Olympic Park - Parks Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

One of the best parks I've ever been to! Very well maintained and has great fountains, statues and grassy areas. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the city. read more

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Nice open park to stroll around, close to all the tourist spots. Very hot tho since not much shaded seating area, but perfect to bring kids to play in the open fields, or just to walk around outside read more

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Centennial Olympic Park was a nice place for a relaxing stroll. The Visitor Center had one of the original Olympic torches on display, which was really neat to see up close. The fountain was beautiful, and snapping a picture with the iconic Olympic rings was definitely a highlight of our visit read more

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Went for a walk this am and found this amazing park. It was clean and no motor vehicles allowed. read more

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Definitely worth a walk around. There's nothing mind boggling here, but quite a nice park, with a few historical placards and such to read if you're inclined. read more

Huge park located right in the heart of downtown ATL. We walked through to get to the bus stop location for our Tea Around Town experience. The park appeared to be well maintained and clean. There were play areas and bike paths as well as seating. read more

Centennial Olympic Park - Parks Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This 22 acre park was funded by commercial donors and people that purchased a half million commemorative paver bricks, that you will see throughout the park. I loved my time at this park. You can easily spend a half a day here. There is so much to do. There are commercial lots and garages within a reasonable walk to this park. You may also be able to find some metered street parking. The park is hard to miss as the entrance is marked by some bright and large olympic rings. Those rings make for some good pictures. This park was built for the 1996 Olympic Games that were held in Atlanta. This spot is awesome even almost 30 years later. There is tons of seating available on benches throughout the park. The park has a very nice interactive splash pad, with the nozzles in the form of Olympic rings. You will find a couple of shelters with a bunch of picnic tables under them. That is where you will also find the restroom facility. The park also has 5 areas (the Quilt areas) with water features (waterfalls) with bench around them. There is the Quilt of Origins, The Quilt of Spirit, The Quilt of Dreams, The Quilt of Nations and the Quilt of Remeberance. Each area also has a sculpture or other piece of public art associated with it. It was some of the best seating in the park for me. Of course the park has some green space to play on. The park does have a lot of restrictions though, so be sure to check them before you do anything in the park. You will see 65-foot towers around the park's perimeter. They are called Hermes Tower and are named after the mythological messenger of the gods Hermes. They are stylized reproductions of markers that led the ancient Greeks to significant public spaces and events. No park is complete without a a playground. This park has two. Both playground areas are on mud free rubbery surfaces. They also has benches and other things for caregivers to sit on to watch their littles while they play. One park appears to be for smaller kids and has a Sway Away boat, monkey bars, ADA swings, a play structure with slides, a roller slide and regular slides, fake rocks to play and sit on, a tunnel and a small slide structure. The other play area has two play structures. The large one has canopies, monkey bars, a spral slide, bridges, ladders, and a suspended pebble bridge. The smaller one has a few slides, canopies, and a little rock climbing wall. Additionally the park has an information/welcome center and an outdoor amphitheater. The Southern Company Amphitheater is very nice. It seats about 200 and undergoes constant upgrades. Other park features include the Ivan Allen Tribute, a statue chronicling the leadership and contributions that the Allen family made to the city over the course of three generations, and the Gateway of Dreams, a sculpture that pays homage to Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympics. This park host many events and concerts including Pat Benatar, Outkast, the Sweetwater 420 Festival. Bebe Rexha, Shaky Knees Festival, Usher, Ludacris, Maroon 5, Pitbull, Sheryl Crow and Mumford and Sons. I really like this park. It is a must visit if you are in Atlanta. It is conveniently located near many of Atlanta's other attractions including the NCAA football Hall of Fame, Coca Cola World, the Center for Civil and Human Rights, the Children's Museum of Atlanta, the Georgia Aquarium and Skyview Atlanta. I am so glad that I was able to make it here. I give this park one of my highest recommendations. read more

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This park is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! This is the first park I visited in Atlanta! It's extremely clean and well kept. I felt safe and at peace, and took many photos (attached). There's a row of electric scooters conveniently located at the entrance to rent for transport downtown! This is one of the cleanest public parks I've seen! I'm very impressed and looking forward to lounging here again during my Atlanta trip! read more

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Nice open area park with Olympic information statues and memorial sites spread throughout. It is a walking park which means no scooters allowed which is nice. It is clean, and well kept. read more

What a nice park in the middle of a city. The grass is like a golf course and it's just very pretty. It was empty when we were there, but I bet on weekends it's crowded with people on blankets enjoying the outdoors. There were workers everywhere keeping everything pristine. read more

Centennial Olympic Park - Parks Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Centennial Olympic Park is a great spot to get out, walk around, and enjoy! The park is centrally located and very easy to get to. It is well-maintained and very walkable. The lawns were green, walkways clear, and the monuments, statues, and remembrances of both the games and the tragedy of those lost there is kept in the appropriate spirit. read more

Located in downtown Atlanta, this park was used as the medal ceremony for the Olympics. You should add this to your trip as it only takes about 20 minutes to walk through. read more

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Quality/Quantity - 1996 Summer Olympic games. 22 acres. Felt smaller than 22 acres. Visitor center - We did not visit. Fountain of rings, cool. Lights up at night and when they have events/shows. 500,000 engraved commemorative bricks, sorry forgot to take a picture. Atmosphere - See above. Events - see website. Service - N/A, self service. Price - Free. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1996. read more

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Faster. Higher. Stronger. So goes the Olympic motto that is reverberated every corner of the Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, Georgia. The park was constructed for the 1996 Summer Olympics, and it has become one of the lasting symbols of the city's Olympic legacy. I really enjoyed walking, exploring, and taking good pictures of the things the 21-acre park has to offer. One could never miss taking a look at the iconic Centennial Olympic Rings, which remind visitors of the Olympics' time in this city in 1996, There is also the Olympic Ring Fountain, a fully computerized fountain with programmed lights synchronized with music. i saw some kids playing in the fountain during my visit. Another is the Quilt of Nations, by Andrew Crawford. This massive sculpture is an oval, made up of quilting squares, celebrating the nations of the world, as represented at the Olympics. To give honors to all the athletes who played in 1996, The World Athletes Monument,a series of bronze statues showing athletes in competition was made. The entrance way to the park, Gateway of Dreams created by artist Jerry Peart is a series of twisting columns in brightly colored red, yellow and blue symbolize the Olympic athletes' aspirations, hopes and dreams. There is also the Statue of Pierre de Coubertin, known to be the Father of the Modern Olympic Games, who was responsible for the formation of the modern Olympic movement.The park is near to Georgia Aquarium, CNN Center and College Football Hall of Fame. Whether you are into history, sports, or art, or just want a nice day spent outside, Centennial Olympic Park is an open space you will surely enjoy exploring and relaxing at the same time. read more

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I'm old enough to remember watching Olympic athletes being interviewed on tv in this park. There's a lot of open space, which is nice for festivals and celebrations, but I wish there was more shade. Atlanta gets mighty hot in the summer and a having a place to step out of the sun and relax would be nice. I like the small area dedicated to the 1996 Olympics, especially the Olympic rings-inspired splash park. Otherwise, this is a nice oasis in the middle of a concrete jungle, but it's also a little underwhelming. read more

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We stopped by this park and it is really beautiful. It has stunning flowers everywhere, waterfalls, ponds, important statues and the Olympic sign from when the Olympics were hosted in Atlanta. This is a free park to park use and you could spend 30 minutes to an hour here. It was really enjoyable and definitely a must see. read more

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Centennial Olympic Park commemorates hosting of the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. Serving as both a commemorative site and a hub for community engagement, the park offers a green space connecting the bustling city on all sides. There are numerous statues and fountains scattered throughout the park. The park started a trend for a remarkable wave of economic revitalization in downtown Atlanta, spawning numerous restaurants, hotels, and retail establishments in its vicinity. read more

Centennial Olympic Park - Parks Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Small but beautiful, clean park in walking distance to the Coca Cola Museum and the Georgia Aquarium. A lovely way to spend a free afternoon outside! read more

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Centennial Olympic Park is a 22-acre public park that opened in downtown Atlanta, Georgia in 1996. It was built by the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games as part of the infrastructure improvements for the 1996 Summer Olympics. The park property had previously been a variety of vacant lots and abandoned or run-down industrial buildings. It was later chosen to be a central gathering location for visitors and spectators during the Olympics and as a lasting legacy for the city. The celebrations in the park were marred by the July 27th bombings which killed two people (one from a heart attack) and injured 111 others. Following the 1996 Olympics, the park has played host to millions of visitors a year at various events, the popular summer music concert series, the annual SweetWater 420 Fest, and an annual Independence Day concert and fireworks display. My family and I visited Centennial Olympic Park this past summer while we were on a road trip. We were staying in Atlanta for a few days and our hotel happened to be located right across the street. Not only did we visit the park a few times during our stay, but we saw it every time we looked out our hotel window. My wife is a huge fan of the Olympics and she was ecstatic. While several Olympic parks and stadiums are essentially abandoned and fall into disrepair following the completion of the games, Atlanta officials always planned to make their Olympic park a permanent feature of the city. The grounds are absolutely beautiful and feature landscaped gardens, fountains, pavilions, an amphitheater, monuments, and even playgrounds for children. Our favorite feature of the park was the Fountain of Rings interactive fountain. Designed to resemble the Olympic ring symbol, it consists of 251 jets that shoot 12 to 35 feet in the air, and also creates a water sculpture that is essentially the front yard of the nearby museum. We especially loved seeing it at night when it was illuminated by colored lights. The fountain show plays four times a day, 365 days a year. We loved visiting Centennial Olympic Park and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Atlanta! read more

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So at first I was pretty upset at our timing around this park. We happened to be in town the weekend of a marathon, so they closed the park while they set up. Not only had I wanted to visit this park because the Atlanta games are the first I vividly remember (who could forget what Kerri Strug did???) but also, my hotel was right by the rings and walking through the park was a shortcut to many a place I wanted to go. HAHAHA! Luckily enough, the marathon happened and while it was happening, the park was opened. So we brought our to-go breakfast and had a seat in one of the MANY benches and people watched. Then we did a quick walk around to see the sights and the layout of the park. This park is much smaller than I thought it would be but it's very nice with a lot of seating and quite a few interesting pieces of art to look at. It's a great place to Pokémon if you're into that sort of thing *wink wink.* read more

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Nice and inviting space. Relatively clean. Police are present and circulate, so really, you don't feel unsafe. Many great vantage points for nice photos just about everywhere. read more

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Beautiful open park that is free to enter unless they have events. It is right next to the majority of attractions, World of Coca Cola, the aquarium, etc. There isn't street parking or free parking since it is downtown so you will have to find the public parking garages but there are plenty. On a nice day it is nice to hang out and relax around here. read more

Centennial Olympic Park - Parks Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Very nice! Neat & Clean Park! Cool get away! #SpringBreak2023 #GoodVibes #MakingMemories read more

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Centennial Olympic Park- in the heart of Atlanta city Georgia- is a beautiful spot to sit down and relax on a busy day. The park was created in 1996 and looks brand new with hardly any litter on the ground. I definitely recommend going to see Centennial Olympic Park, with your family and friends. I highly suggest taking a photo with the iconic olympic rings, because you probably never have a chance again. The park is free to the public and has a public restroom. The kids will love the park because it offers grass areas, a playground, and a water feature that has the olympic rings spitting out water, which can be really fun to play in on a hot summer day. In addition, pets are welcome as well, and there is a walking path that they will love. Furthermore, the park has a mini amphitheater at the southern end which is adjacent to the visitor center. Unfortunately, when I went the visitor center was not open, but I would definitely recommend going inside if it is open when you are there. Lastly, one downside of the park is finding a parking spot at no cost. I will say there are some free parking spots close to the park but they are hard to find. My family and I parked in a parking garage and had to walk a little distance to the park, but do not let this discourage you because Centennial Olympic Park is worth walking to. I highly recommend going to Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta Georgia, if you are visiting the Coca cola factory/ Children Museum of Atlanta or just taking a walk in the city Olympic Park should be added to your plans. The next time I am in Atlanta Georgia I will definitely stop by Centennial Olympic Park with the family. read more

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This is certainly not one of the greatest highlights of Atlanta, but it's a worthy stop if you're waiting for your reservation to come up at the Coca-Cola Museum or aquarium. The park is beautifully lit at night with a view of museums, the Ferris wheel, and downtown Atlanta. You can take selfies by the Olympic rings, find a tiny memorial in the middle of a fountain to the 1996 bombing, and even see the imprint of one of the nails from the bomb in the green, fanlike statue nearby. It's a pleasant and large area with fountains and pathways, but it doesn't take long to see and will be uncomfortable during the cold winter days or the infamous summer humidity. read more

Not a whole lot to do here. A lot of open space. It was safe walking around at night and taking pictures. Park was clean. Locals were friendly. Free admission. read more

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Loved this park. Took a walk across after visiting the Coca-Cola museum and felt very safe and police on patrol in the area. Not very crowded on a Monday afternoon. Very clean as well. read more

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Centennial Olympic park hosted, the Juneteenth festival this weekend. There was so much to enjoy this afternoon. There was live music, clothe venders, food vendors and so much more. I really appreciated the effort that was made in keeping the porta potties clean. read more

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What made Atlanta famous? The 1996 Olympics was a major factor that made the city great. Atlanta built a legacy of the 1996 Olympics. I walked around the park very early in the morning. I saw gardens, monuments, and statues. I can't forget about the notorious terrorism during the Olympics. This park also reminded me of the tragedy. The location is super-good near the aquarium. Everyone can visit this park for free of charge! read more

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Came here for the Annual Sundresses and Seersuckers event thrown by Omega Psi Phi fraternity. This was my first time coming to the park and really exploring. The park was gorgeous. It's larger than I thought and has tons of beautiful fountains which make for nice backdrops. It was also really nice during sunset. I look forward to other events at the park. read more

Centennial Olympic Park - Parks Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

My family and I had an amazing time exploring Centennial Olympic Park while on our recent trip to Atlanta. From the amazing statues and monuments, to stunning city views it was an awesome central spot to walk and capture photos. I was also pleasantly surprised at how clean the space was kept - it was by far one of the nicest city parks I'd ever experienced and I highly recommend stopping by for any visitors to Atlanta! read more

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Located on the exterior of the Georgia aquarium bottle of coke area Free to enter no fee ! In terms of parking it would appear to be prepaid parking lots or structures. Went here after visiting the aquarium. Definitely bring a hat wear sunglasses and some type of hydration. 96 Olympics historical site See the Olympic rings There is also a water feature for little kids to run around in with the Olympics rings Lot of grass and trees Few play grounds and "pavilion" seating areas The ground has diff design showcasing what Olympics games were played Easy to walk jog use of stroller Multiple entrances accessible by street Clean and wide open paths Definitely a place for digestion relaxation and various activities. read more

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Centennial Olympic park is a historic and great downtown Atlanta park dedicated to the fact that Atalanta hosted the 1996 summer Olympics. Parks is massive and has all kinds of cool monuments and statues and even a replica of the Olympic Rings. Very wide open spaces and located in a hot spot for the city around places to eat and attractions like the football stadium, college hall of fame, aquarium and the world of coca a cola. Centrally located to all of those Thai park makes for an easy and fun trip after checking out any of those spots. Overall a great honor to the summer Olympics games held in 1996. Very cool and popular thing to do is in the city of Atlanta. read more

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