OFFICE of parks

	Mission To improve, preserve, protect and maintain the City’s parks and public green spaces as a safe and enjoyable enhancement to the quality of life for all residents and visitors to the City of Atlanta Vision To be a world class provider of park services by improving the quality of life for all residents and visitors to Atlanta	Ken Gillett, Director

Tree Information

If you have a question or concern about park trees or street trees, the Office of Parks can assist you. Please call our Customer Service Call Center using the "Contact Info" on this page. You should also call the Customer Service Call Center to report trees down in the street. If your question is about a privately-owned tree, please contact the Arborist Division in the Bureau of Buildings.

Tree Removal Postings

Replacement of Trees on Public Land

PARK OF THE MONTH 
Park Rules

Park Information

• Special Rules for Parks During the Festival Season
• Park Locations
  • List of Parks, alphabetical (Underlined parks link to directions)
  • List of Parks (sorted by Maintenance District)
  • Submit a Park Quality Control Inspection Form
• Park Amenities Summary
• Freedom Park - Find out the criteria for exhibition of a Temporary Art Project (“TAP”) 
• Historic Oakland Cemetery
• List of Playgrounds
• List of Outdoor Basketball Courts
• List of Tennis Courts
• List of Golf Courses
• List of Swimming Pools
• Seasonal Job Information
• Park Supporter & Volunteers Information
• A Citizen’s Guide to Creating an Off-Leash Area in a City Park
• Other Metro Atlanta Area Park Systems

Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Office of Centralized Reservations

NEW OPERATING HOURS:  The Centralized Reservations Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:15AM to 6:00PM.  Contact the Reservationist at 404.817.6757 or parksreservationist@atlantaga.gov.

General Procedures for Reservations

REMINDER:  The Ballfield random selection process for Spring play will be held on January 11, 2009 at 10:00AM in the Office of Parks Conference Room located at City Hall East on the 8th Floor.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Due to the Level 4 Drought restrictions, a Policy for Outdoor Events in Parks has been issued. Please review the Outdoor Drought Policy before submitting an application.

• Pavilion Helpful Hints
• Pavilion Locations and Information

Download Reservation Applications

• Ballfield Reservation Application
• Pavilion Reservation Application (Note: Piedmont Park pavilions, bath house and bandstand will be closed for renovation from April 9, 2008 until summer 2009.) 
• Large Gathering Application (for gatherings in a park of 75 or more people)
• Generator Permit Application  (Please fax this form to Bureau of Buildings if planning to have a generator in the park)
• Wedding in the Park Application
• Boot Camp Application
• Showmobile Request Form
• Jeremiah Gilbert House Rental Form
• Class 2 and Class 3 Recreation Facility Rental Forms
• Class 4 Recreation Facility Rental Form
• Class 4 Gymnasium Rental Form