Centennial Olympic Park
Centennial Olympic Park
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7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
About
Built for the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, this public park offers weekly free concerts, a dancing water fountain for the kids and a memorial quilt in remembrance of the victims of the 1996 Olympic bombing.
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- NapsterthecatHuntsville, Alabama1,204 contributionsRelaxingIt's a very nice and relaxing park. You can stroll from end to end. It's worth visiting. We stayed in the area and visited each day. It closes at 6pm, but if you are in the park they will let you stay longer. Thee seemed to be plenty of security in the area.Visited April 2023Written 10 April 2023
- Jemilla TJacksonville, Florida172 contributionsGreat to sit and people watchGreat to sit and people watch. Saw many people having lunch or reading. Surrounded by attractions so park is a great place to rest while you are visiting all the nearby attractions. There weren’t huge crowds so easily could spread out and find a nice place to sit.Visited April 2023Written 27 April 2023
- Gerryp84Chester, Virginia746 contributionsVery nice but half of it was closedI was looking forward to coming here to see a former Olympic spot as well as the spot of the bombing and the Richard Jewel monument. I was very disappointed though that about half of the entire park was closed off due to what appeared to be them setting up for an event. We were still able to go to the Olympic rings but the bombing site and monument were closed off to the public at that time. We were still thankfully able to see it from a distance over the fence. It's a very nice park in the middle of the city though. We parked at the World of Coke parking deck and saw this as well as all of the other things in that area so being able to park in one spot for everything was helpful.Visited June 2023Written 3 July 2023
- lizHouston, Texas1 contributionI was expecting a bit more 🤷🏽♀️The Sky ride had a Great View! AC keeps you cool! You go around 3 times and that’s it. Not for “thrill-seekers”. I didn’t get a alcoholic beverage but they are offered before you get in line. Not sure if it’s worth the price but I enjoyed it. The windows could also be cleaned a little better for pictures/videos. Took a few pics & left.Visited July 2023Travelled soloWritten 28 July 2023
- Gene KSalisbury, North Carolina1,221 contributionsGreat Downtown ParkA great attraction in downtown Atlanta. Nice water features as well as play areas for children. The city did a great job turning this site of tthe 1996 Olympics into a user friendly park.Visited September 2023Travelled soloWritten 2 September 2023
- Tanya T.Illinois1,574 contributionsGreat for a morning walkNice park to visit for experiencing sky views from the Ferris wheel. I thought the price was steep for the experience. However, it is a nice park and close to other attractions like the aquarium and Coke world. If you like being outdoors, it's great for a lunch or resting. There is also a playground if you are traveling with kids.Visited September 2023Travelled with familyWritten 30 September 2023
- jehenson81Washington DC, District of Columbia22,263 contributionsFun to Walk AroundThis park was right next to my hotel and very close to where I was going for work. I walked through it a few times. There is a lot to see. The Rings are the perfect photo op and there are great views of downtown Atlanta. There are a lot of homeless people wandering around but there is also a police/security presence. It didn’t take very long for me to systematically work my way through the park and see everything. The most humbling thing was the Quilt of Remembrance in honor of those killed and hurt during the bombing. And in the same area there is a fountain honoring Richard Jewell who was vilified until he was finally cleared and named a hero for his actions that day. It was great to see this place that was all over the news when I was a kid and see where it all happened.Visited October 2023Travelled soloWritten 25 October 2023
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Daniele Pimentel
14 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Beautiful park. The location is its best feature and you also must go to the feris wheel across the street. Not many things to do there but it’s great to just enjoy some sunbathing while reading a book.
Written 24 November 2023
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Dean_Amy-2004
Gettysburg, PA5,807 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
Visited while attending a conference at the convention center. Nice walking area with great photo ops remembering the Olympics held here.
Written 26 October 2023
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jehenson81
Washington DC, DC22,263 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
This park was right next to my hotel and very close to where I was going for work. I walked through it a few times. There is a lot to see. The Rings are the perfect photo op and there are great views of downtown Atlanta. There are a lot of homeless people wandering around but there is also a police/security presence. It didn’t take very long for me to systematically work my way through the park and see everything. The most humbling thing was the Quilt of Remembrance in honor of those killed and hurt during the bombing. And in the same area there is a fountain honoring Richard Jewell who was vilified until he was finally cleared and named a hero for his actions that day. It was great to see this place that was all over the news when I was a kid and see where it all happened.
Written 25 October 2023
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NikaNumber1
Royal Oak, MI6,588 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Great for a morning walk, while it is a bit cooler and partly under the shade of the skyscrapers around it.
It’s a fairly wide open park and not as many trees as there could be for a park nestled in a downtown area.
The fountain seems to be a kid’s water park of sorts. There is a large playground area across from the World of Coca Cola.
Lots is great seating areas, but mostly exposed to the sun and not shaded for the majority.
It’s a fairly wide open park and not as many trees as there could be for a park nestled in a downtown area.
The fountain seems to be a kid’s water park of sorts. There is a large playground area across from the World of Coca Cola.
Lots is great seating areas, but mostly exposed to the sun and not shaded for the majority.
Written 1 October 2023
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Tanya T.
Illinois1,574 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
Nice park to visit for experiencing sky views from the Ferris wheel. I thought the price was steep for the experience. However, it is a nice park and close to other attractions like the aquarium and Coke world. If you like being outdoors, it's great for a lunch or resting. There is also a playground if you are traveling with kids.
Written 30 September 2023
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Gene K
Salisbury, NC1,221 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
A great attraction in downtown Atlanta. Nice water features as well as play areas for children. The city did a great job turning this site of tthe 1996 Olympics into a user friendly park.
Written 2 September 2023
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Farangiz K
13 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
Beautiful park, however there is not much shade and might be very hot during the day.
Aquarium, Coca-Cola museum, CNN are in a walkable distance from the park.
Aquarium, Coca-Cola museum, CNN are in a walkable distance from the park.
Written 10 August 2023
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liz
Houston, TX1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Solo
The Sky ride had a Great View! AC keeps you cool!
You go around 3 times and that’s it. Not for “thrill-seekers”. I didn’t get a alcoholic beverage but they are offered before you get in line.
Not sure if it’s worth the price but I enjoyed it. The windows could also be cleaned a little better for pictures/videos.
Took a few pics & left.
You go around 3 times and that’s it. Not for “thrill-seekers”. I didn’t get a alcoholic beverage but they are offered before you get in line.
Not sure if it’s worth the price but I enjoyed it. The windows could also be cleaned a little better for pictures/videos.
Took a few pics & left.
Written 29 July 2023
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Gerryp84
Chester, VA746 contributions
Jun 2023
I was looking forward to coming here to see a former Olympic spot as well as the spot of the bombing and the Richard Jewel monument. I was very disappointed though that about half of the entire park was closed off due to what appeared to be them setting up for an event. We were still able to go to the Olympic rings but the bombing site and monument were closed off to the public at that time. We were still thankfully able to see it from a distance over the fence. It's a very nice park in the middle of the city though. We parked at the World of Coke parking deck and saw this as well as all of the other things in that area so being able to park in one spot for everything was helpful.
Written 3 July 2023
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ReoPanco
Wisconsin39 contributions
May 2023
Located next to the Aquarium and the World of Coke, it's worth a stroll though. Take a ride on the giant ferris wheel, Great views and a fun, enexpensive ride.
Written 15 May 2023
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How do I find my brick
Team McLemore
Philadelphia, PA251 contributions
They should've sent you a map with the location upon your purchase
Navigator68452159060
Austin, TX1 contribution
Hi! Can you walk through the Centennial Olympic Park or it is close?
marshacartertravels
Florence, AL8 contributions
I’m not sure if Covid has shut that area down. You May want to check with the Atlanta Visitors Center.
Where do people park when going here?
Bill Grieb
Fort Lauderdale, FL43 contributions
Several large multi-story garages and a number of lots are in the area. You can't escape paying, street parking is rare and metered.
How do i find my brick.
Fred F
Jasper, TN395 contributions
Yes, there IS a directory. But it can be difficult to get oriented. It will give you the section to look in. There was construction there when we attended. Take a picture of the directory map and use that to find your section.
SammyFarkas
Cleveland, OH30 contributions
Do you have to pay for the Ferris Wheel?
MirryLem
Houston, TX15 contributions
yes
Kiwilover5000
6 contributions
How much is the parking fee?
iraSmurA
Surabaya, Indonesia150 contributions
Not sure... I took UBER to get around.
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