Stories of Freedom Park: From Farmland to Activists
This Jane’s Walk, taking place in Poncey-Highland, focuses on themes of Environment and History & Culture.
How does a patch of land become a park for everyone?
Join Amy Durrell for a 90-minute walk through a quiet corner of Freedom Park, tracing the land's journey from 19th-century farmland to one of Atlanta's most connected green spaces.
The walk shares stories of the people who lived here and the dedicated community effort that preserved this stretch of intown Atlanta for future generations.
Meet at the Peace Bell pavilion near the flags and circular drive of the Carter Library. Free parking is available at the Carter Center.
About the Walk Leader
Amy Durrell leads history walks throughout Atlanta and is affiliated with Freedom Park, officially designated Atlanta's Public Art Park in 2017. The park stretches across 130 acres, linking seven historic neighborhoods and serving as a venue for world-class public art installations. Learn more at FreedomPark.org.
About Jane’s Walk
Jane’s Walk is an annual global festival honoring the legacy of urbanist, activist, and writer Jane Jacobs with free, citizen-led walking tours through the neighborhoods that lend so much character to our cities.
The festival promotes civic engagement and encourages leaders and participants to share stories about their communities and use walking as a means of connecting with their neighbors.
The Details:
Arrive Early to check-in with your walk leader or MODA volunteer.
Distance of Route: Approximately 1 mile
Walk Location Starting & Ending Point: The Carter Center, 441 John Lewis Freedom Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
Duration of Walk: 90 minutes
Walk Language: English
Accessibility: Paved. This event IS wheelchair accessible. Please note there is no seating for rest during the walk and no bathrooms available on the route.
What to Bring: Comfortable shoes, sunscreen, water.
This walk takes place rain or shine. No walk in the event of thunderstorms.
Know Before You Go Details will be included in your confirmation email.
Registration: FREE
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Accessibility: Designers with different styles of learning or special needs are welcome in MODA public programs. We will be able to most effectively help everyone learn and enjoy this experience if we know about those needs in advance of the program. Please email the primary walk leader with questions or information.
Cancellation Policy: MODA reserves the right to cancel a program if the minimum enrollment requirements are not met. If you need to cancel your plans for any reason, we kindly request that you notify us 48 hours prior to the event start. By doing so, we can release your seat to another individual interested in joining us for this Jane’s Walk!
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