Centennial Olympic Park
Atlanta, GA 30313-1615
Phone: (404) 223-4412
Editorial Review for Centennial Olympic Park – by Steve Merrill and Ginger Massey
The Scene
A decorative mosaic of grass-green patches and geometric shapes composed in red brick, Centennial Olympic Park is positioned between competing skyscrapers. This well-kept green space is a welcome complement to its urban environs.
The Draw
The Quilt of Remembrance, a memorial to those killed by the 1996 Olympic bombing, is the most notable of the park's artistic adornments. Kids love the noontime entertainment--jets of water bursting from the five rings of an Olympic logo, moving to the rhythm of Neil Diamond's "Coming to America." Also during the summer, the park holds free concerts; John Cougar Mellencamp, Indigo Girls and Ray Charles are a few of the free acts that have performed in the past. Besides the occasional big-name show, the park also sponsors Wednesday "Wind Down" April through September and Friday "On the Bricks" concert series in the summer.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoCompetitive sports, skating, biking and feeding the pigeons are prohibited in this park. Head to Midtown's Piedmont Park to fulfill your recreational needs.
Look GoodRescue your picnic by purchasing a souvenir towel from the Centennial Park Visitors' Center, located on Andrew Young International Boulevard.
The ExtrasMcCormick & Schmick's Seafood and Ruth's Chris Steakhouse are both near the park; cheaper grub is available in CNN Center's food court.
User Reviews for Centennial Olympic Park
03/10/2008 Posted by SweetCaliPeach
This is a great place to go if you are new to Atlanta, are a tourist or just want somewhere free to relax on a pretty day. The only drawback is limited parking!
Pros: Free
Cons: Limited parking
12/04/2002 Posted by hot4u9618
great for any invite casual or formal. enjoy the fountains in the summer or the ice skating ring in the winter.
Pros: free
Cons: bad parking
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