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DRIFT THE MAP: Olmsted Linear Park

  • Intersection of North Ponce de Leon and Ponce de Leon Avenue 2189 North Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeast Atlanta, GA, 30307 United States (map)

In-person at the intersection of North Ponce de Leon and Ponce de Leon Avenue

Walk Starting point: 2189 N Ponce De Leon Ave


About This Event

Join @‌driftthemap for a nature walk through Olmsted Linear Park, Atlanta’s historic 45-acre pastoral park and old-growth forest meandering along Ponce de Leon Avenue. The park was designed in the 1890’s by legendary landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, who designed New York’s Central Park. The park consists of six segments that are home to some of Atlanta’s oldest trees, and includes some of intown Atlanta’s most biodiverse urban stream and wildlife habitat. We will be joined by special guest Olmsted Linear Park Alliance executive director Sandra Kruger, along with a landscape architect and forest ecologist.

This walk is free. There is no need to register — Participants should simply meet at the tour departure point specified below.


The Details

  • This walk will depart 1 p.m. December 8 from Deepdene Park, outside 2189 N Ponce De Leon Ave (the east end of the park at the intersection of North Ponce de Leon and Ponce de Leon Avenue).

  • The walk will be a three hour, 3.6 mile round trip walk through Deepdene, Dellwood, Shadyside, Oak Grove, Virgllee, and Springdale Parks, and back again. This walk has low-to-moderate difficulty. The Deepdene portion will be on well-maintained trails and other parts will be sidewalk. Participants may call an Uber/Lift at the halfway point if desired.

  • A walking project led by artists @‌joelsilverman and ThreadATL's @‌atlurbanist Darin Givens, in partnership with Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA).

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