Woodruff Park

UPDATE: Due to weather, this event was postponed. Stay tuned for more details on a rescheduled date! Tomorrow, tomorrow! The Woodruff Park lawn will be home to The Second Annual Juneteenth Takeover. Pack a picnic, enjoy DJ sets, check out an extra-special activation on the Broad Street Boardwalk in partnership with Color ATL, and more. See you there, 3-6PM!

Downtown will be filled with Juneteenth celebrations this weekend, including The Second Annual Juneteenth Takeover! Join us in the park on Saturday afternoon for an interactive event where attendees can color their own vinyl pages from the special edition Color ATL x Power Haus Creative Juneteenth coloring book, enjoy music and art installations, and much more.

Friendly reminder: stop by the Water Wall tomorrow (June 11) during your lunch break to enjoy a performance by Full Radius Dance! Free, open to the public, and scheduled for 12:15.

Save the date! We're excited to host the #JuneteenthTakeover in Woodruff Park, produced by POWER Haus Creative. Check out the event page below for complete details

Thank you to Dashboard, all of this year's #PRISMwoodruff artists, and all of the exhibit supporters for an amazing second year of illumination and inspiration.

The stories of Woodruff Park and its surroundings touch on some of the most influential people and events of Atlanta’s modern history, from the Civil Rights movement to the birth and growth of the Coca-Cola Company. Dive into these stories during a free, one-hour guided tour on Thursday afternoon. RSVPs and a face covering are required.

Another magical #PRISMwoodruff piece you can see each evening. Just a few more days, so don't miss your chance!

Have you experienced the projection mapping component of PRISM: Winter Lights? This element of the exhibit is presented by Arts & Entertainment Atlanta and features animated paintings, including this one by Nnekkaa, on the park's iconic water wall. See them each evening from 6-10PM! A reminder that the exhibit's closing day is this Sunday, January 31.

Hard to believe it's already here: the final week of PRISM: Winter Lights! Head over to Woodruff Park to experience the exhibit before it closes on Sunday, January 31. (: Stanchez Kenyata Photography, PRISM artwork designed by ZooasZoo)

Today we're spotlighting park neighbor Land Of A Thousand Hills Flatiron, located on the ground level of the historic FlatironCity building. Stop by for a warm drink on these cooler days from 9am-1pm, M-F!

Thursday is shaping up to be a sunny, beautiful day. Consider joining us at noon for a guided walking tour of the park and its rich surrounding history. The tour is free with an RSVP and limited to 10 people. All attendees are required to wear a mask/face covering and maintain social distancing from those not in their party. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/atlanta-from-the-ashes-downtow

Time for another Woodruff Park neighbor spotlight! The Candler Hotel is a beautiful boutique hotel located on Peachtree Street, adjacent to the park. On the National Register of Historic Places, the hotel is a 17-story high-rise that was originally built in 1906 by Coca-Cola magnate Asa Griggs Candler as Atlanta's first steel skyscraper. The Candler Hotel recently reopened its doors and looks forward to welcoming guests for a stay: https://www.hilton.com//hotels/atlcdqq-the-candler-hotel-/

Lucky us that we are surrounded by amazing neighbors! We'll be spotlighting some of them over the next few weeks. Have you tried Pho King Express in 10 Park Place? They serve authentic Vietnamese dishes and fun beverages like the one pictured here. Pho King Express is currently open M-F for takeout and delivery. ( courtesy of Pho King Express)

Can you feel it in the air? We're one day closer to fall and can't wait. ( by Erin Sintos)

While we're disappointed that our paw-some WoodRUFF Bark event had to go on hiatus this year, we can't wait to welcome you all back next summer for more costumed pup culture! And don't forget that Dragon*Con is going virtual this year: https://www.dragoncon.org/virtual by DreamItReel

If you can't be ocean-side, at least you can be "fountain-side" here in Woodruff Park!

Thanks to a partnership with Love Beyond Walls, Woodruff Park was one of the first public spaces to receive portable sinks as part of the organization's #LoveSinksIn campaign. Read more about ways public spaces are responding to the pandemic in CityMetric:

Rep. John Lewis' visit to the park during the 2017 solar eclipse is such a special memory. We are so grateful for his leadership and courage. May he rest in peace.

Woodruff Park is one of the few parks nationwide that has its own case manager or social worker. Next City reports on the park's social service program, fostered in partnership between the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District and HOPE Atlanta.

UPDATE: In compliance with the City’s announcement to revert to Phase 1 public health precautions for COVID-19, tours are suspended until further notice. Once we are able to safely resume tours, we will update this page and the Woodruff Park website. We apologize for any inconvenience. City announcement: https://www.atlantaga.gov/H/Components/News/News/13408/1338

UPDATE: In compliance with the City's announcement to revert to Phase I reopening conditions, tours are suspended until further notice. https://www.atlantaga.gov/H/Components/News/News/13408/1338 While all other programming remains on hold, Woodruff Park will resume its guided history tours on July 18, August 6, and August 15 at 10:00 a.m. The following guidelines will be in effect: + Online registration in advance of the tour (no walk-ups) is required... + Bringing and wearing a mask for the duration of the tour is required + Tour group size will not exceed 10 people + Attendees will be asked to maintain a minimum distance of 6ft from those not in their party We welcome community members to RSVP to this free, outdoor experience, and we look forward to exploring Downtown's history together. Comfortable clothes/shoes, water, and sunscreen encouraged during this hot summer season! RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/atlanta-from-the-ashes-downtow

We appreciate partnerships like this that help make the park a safer place for park patrons.