Grant Park

Grant Park in Atlanta is one of the oldest parks in the United States. It is the fourth largest in the city, behind Piedmont Park, Chastain Park and Liberty Park.

The history of the park dates back to 1882, when engineer and successful businessman Lemuel Grant provided the city with 40 hectares of land, on the territory of which his house has been located since 1853 (now it is a historical monument). In the future, the territory expanded, numerous buildings were made, and closer to 1905, the boundaries of Grant Park were finally formed. Over time, the park came to an almost abandoned state, but on the eve of the 1996 Olympic Games, the city authorities were forced to remember about “environmental protection” and make a fairly large-scale ennobling of the territory, as a result of which by the time of the Olympic Games, Grant Park actually experienced its rebirth.

Today, visitors can relax here, strolling among the green spaces, as well as admiring the fountains and small ponds. A large playground was built for children.

Grant Park receives about 2 million people annually.