Centennial Olympic Park, Olympic park in downtown Atlanta, United States.
Description
Centennial Olympic Park is a green space in downtown Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, spanning about 8.5 hectares (21 acres) with pathways, lawns, and water features. The central fountain creates choreographed displays with music several times daily, while pathways wind through shaded and sunny areas.
History
The Georgia World Congress Center Authority built this park for the 1996 Summer Olympics to provide visitors and athletes with a central meeting point. After the games ended, the space remained as a public city park and became a permanent part of downtown.
Culture
The name recalls the centennial of the first modern Olympic Games held in Athens in 1896. Visitors today see an open layout with lawns and shade where locals gather for lunch breaks or events.
Practical
Buses and trains bring visitors to the area, with the park near the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, and the Children's Museum. On warm days, bringing a change of clothes for children is helpful, as they can play in the Fountain of Rings.
Did you know?
Many paving stones across the park carry engraved names of individuals who funded their purchase and contributed to building the space. These stones lie scattered along the pathways, forming a lasting record of community support in the nineties.
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