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Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta, GA

  • Address 265 Park Avenue West Northwest
    Atlanta, GA 30313
    United States
  • Phone number+1 404 222 7275
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  • Neighborhood : Northwest
    http://www.centennialpark.com/
  • Mon to Sun from 07:00 AM to 11:00 PM

This park, created for the 1996 Olympic Games held in Atlanta, has 21 acres (8.5 hectares) of green space, rock gardens and artwork. The nearly 500,000 commemorative bricks that make up its main walkway were part of fund raising efforts for the Games. During scorching Atlanta summers, children frolic in the ground-level Olympic Rings, which periodically shoot streaming arcs of water in time to the seven light and music concerts put on throughout the day. Flags honoring the nations that have played host to the Olympics in the past surround the fountain.

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yelp Reviews ( 1 Review see all ) Top

Eric S.

(Rating: 5.0) 

by Eric S. on September 2, 2008

It's September so you know what that means? College football! Sweet! I am so ready for college football and it could not have been any sooner. Even though...

Trekaroo Reviews ( 3 Reviews ) Top

Great design!

 by  asmpman  on  2009-04-30

Lots of big open space in this park designed for the year Atlanta hosted the olympics and they went all out. There are museum attractions ...

Centennial olympic park

 by  cinnamonsugah  on  2009-04-30

My daughter and I visited the Centennial olympic park on a trip to Atlanta. The playground was nice but nothing amazing. She loved seeing all ...

A great stop to play.

 by  StephanieSays  on  2009-04-30

Centennial park is a great stop if you are visiting the GA Aquarium or the World of Coke. Bring a swimsuit and a towel and ...

Trip Advisor Reviews ( 11 Reviews see all ) Top

“Nice stop between other attractions”

 by  packhawk  on  2009-01-19

On my recent trip to Atlanta it was fun to stop by the Olympic Park. It is located between CNN and the World of Coca-Cola and the Aquarium. It ...

“ATL Resident”

 by  ChristieW  on  2008-08-28

I'm not sure why one of the reviewer's would say the park is not a great tourist area. First of all, the park is in the middle of downtown Atla...

“Great park to relax in, but not much for tourists”

 by  weluvtotravel2  on  2008-07-22

It is a great park to hang out and relax in, maybe to have a picnic in or take the kids to. The ring fountains are fun, especially on a hot day...

“Beautiful park with Olympic ring water fountain”

 by  akn64  on  2008-06-22

The park was very beautiful and well maintained. It isn't nearly as big as I thought it might be. There is a nice water fountain area where kid...

“Great Space for Kids!”

 by  tinyelfinfriend  on  2008-03-29

This park is a great place for the kids to run around a bit and blow off some steam. There are two fabulous playgrounds (one is all accessible,...

“Good place to sit and relax”

 by  AshLizBrown  on  2008-02-05

Peaceful place in the middle of a busy city. Big fountain for kids to run around in on a hot day. more

Yahoo Travel Reviews ( 47 Reviews see all ) Top

Don't go through when the music is on!

 by  Josilin  on  2008-10-28

I went there on a missions trip this summer and my whole youth choir and I played in the water show and got in trouble... if you go there make ...

Nice Park

 by  Sassy Sabby  on  2008-02-16

I enjoyed the lights in the fountain at night and it was a great place to just relax with a great view of the sky in certain parts..

Great for families!

 by  Lindsay G  on  2008-01-07

As another reviewer mentioned, go check out the Olympic part of the museum before going to the park. It's neat to walk through the park and hav...

Before you go here...

 by  srdmomof3  on  2007-10-15

Go to the Atlanta History Center and walk through the Olympic display. It is great, and after you see it you will appreciate the park much more.

Pretty Cool Park

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2007-08-16

I thought it was a cool park. I like the whole design and how people just hang out there. Families having picnics, people enjoying their dogs a...

Over Rated

 by  Mark B  on  2007-07-21

All the reviews said this was a great place to take the family. If your idea of a great time is reading names on bricks, looking a grass, and ...

CitySearch Reviews ( 13 Reviews see all ) Top

nice water fountains

 by  SweetCaliPeach  on  2008-03-10

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...

Tourist magnet attracts locals looking for a lunch-hour escape or a free outdoor concert.

 by  Contributor  on  2006-04-24

In ShortA decorative mosaic of grass-green patches and geometric shapes composed in red brick, Centennial Olympic Park is positioned betwee

wonderful

 by  hot4u9618  on  2002-12-04

great for any invite casual or formal. enjoy the fountains in the summer or the ice skating ring in the winter.

All Season Fun

 by  Sarah_Sarah  on  2002-10-28

If you're looking for a place to chill, people-watch, play in the fountains, enjoy some tunes, throw a frisbee, catch some rays - this is the p...

A world away from home right at home

 by  justkimma  on  2002-09-15

The park is wonderful for family outings with the kids or simple picnics for those who are in love. Taking pictures at the park makes you feel ...

Fun Frolicking

 by  castonrgc  on  2002-08-08

This is the best place to take your children. There's places for them to play, whether they are dry or wet. You can bring your own picnic and...

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