Piedmont Park Conservancy

Built in 1945 as a blacksmith’s forge, Magnolia Hall has transformed into a stunning venue full of charm and history. Whether you’re planning a wedding, a corporate event, or an intimate meeting, this unique space blends vintage character with modern elegance.

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Can’t wait to be under the big tent with all the Atlantans that love Piedmont Park!

Urban green spaces like Atlanta’s Piedmont Park are assets as incredible as they are irreplaceable. Can you imagine trying to amass a 200-acre parcel today in the middle of the city? If it were possible to get property owners to sell, the cost would be in the tens of billions of dollars—or more. It would be hard for a commercial interest to pull that together, let alone a government to do it for a park. Fortunately, Atlanta’s leader had the foresight to create Piedmont Park in 1904 when they purchased the land from an early pioneer family. Then it was outside the city limits and considered almost too far away from the city center to even bother acquiring. Yet can we imagine Atlanta without Piedmont Park? It’s not only a beautiful greenspace, but an asset for our mental and physical health, the economy and the strength of our community. Preserving and strengthening it takes buy-in from us all and a willingness to reach consensus on its importance and its future. A growing body of research highlights the connection between urban green spaces and improved mental health. Studies have found that spending as little as 20 minutes in a park can significantly lower stress hormones like cortisol. In urban centers like Atlanta, where the pace of life can be fast, Piedmont Park and our other great parks provide a vital escape that fosters relaxation and rejuvenation. Beyond health, parks enrich the beauty and desirability of neighborhoods. Properties near well-maintained green spaces see a 5-20% increase in value, according to a report by the National Recreation and Park Association. That translates into greater tax revenues that can be reinvested into community development. Despite these benefits, parks are often underappreciated. Building widespread public support for them often requires hard work—engaging residents across a broad spectrum of background about how parks contribute to public health, environmental sustainability, and economic growth. My journey to leading the Piedmont Park Conservancy began with a graduate education that stressed the multi-faceted nature of environmental and natural resources issues and guided students in engaging diverse stakeholders in conversations. Now celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Master’s in Environmental Studies program at my alma mater, Ohio University, helped nurture in me an approach to broad-based engagement that brings environmental science, public policy, and community advocacy together to drive consensus and action. It’s a model needed today more than ever in our civic life.?I’m the environmental professional I am today due, in large part, to the education and experience that Ohio University’s Master of Science in Environmental Studies program provided me.?Happy 50th birthday OU-MSES!?To the next 50 (and beyond)!

Celebrating women, today and every day! Happy International Women’s Day! On this #InternationalWomensDay, we’re proud to be a space where women’s voices are heard, creativity is unleashed and dreams are brought to life. From the incredible women who host, organize and attend events here -we celebrate YOU. ??: @kimevensphotos ??: @jlatlanta #IWD2025 #InternationalWomensDay #EventVenue #PiedmontPark #Atlevents

Next Friday is National Employee Appreciation Day! Looking for the perfect venue to celebrate your incredible team? Look no further! Our 4 event venues offer the ideal setting to recognize the hard work and dedication of your employees in a relaxed, festive atmosphere. Book your event now and show your employees just how much they mean to your company. #EmployeeAppreciation #NationalEmployeeAppreciationDay #CelebrateYourTeam #PiedmontPark #AtlantaEventVenue #CorporateEvent

On April 24th, we will gather under the big tent at the Promenade in Piedmont Park for the 28th Annual Landmark Luncheon. This year's event will showcase 'The Big Reveal', an exclusive debut of the first Comprehensive Plan for Piedmont Park in 25 years. Please join us for a gathering of guest speakers, civic leaders, catered food, specialty drinks and so much more. Click on the link below to learn about corporate sponsorship opportunities and get your tickets to this one-of-a-kind event! https://lnkd.in/exeEzD3J #PiedmontPark #CommunityEvent #AtlantaEvents

Excited to partner with Trees Atlanta and their Youth Tree Team to host a team of youth in Piedmont Park this summer helping to care for the park’s trees. Today is the program kickoff at Adair Park. Partnership is the key to progress and I’m thrilled to begin this one! Piedmont Park Conservancy Trees Atlanta