About

Centennial Olympic Park is a 22-acre urban green space in downtown Atlanta built as the gathering place for the 1996 Summer Olympics. Operated by Georgia World Congress Center Authority, the park hosts free community events including the Downtown Sounds concert series at the Southern Company Amphitheatre.

Features & Attractions

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Fountain Rings and water play

AmenityFree

Centennial Olympic Park's Fountain of Rings makes it one of the clearest free city-core water-play stops for families between nearby downtown attractions.

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Free downtown open lawn and gather space

AmenityFree

The park's lawn, seating, and central downtown location make it an easy free family stop to pair with museums, attractions, or a short city outing.

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Flat paved downtown stroller loop

ExperienceFree

Centennial's flat, paved layout makes it one of the easier downtown parks for stroller loops, toddler wandering, and quick family resets between attractions.

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Free water-play downtown reset

AmenityFree

Centennial is one of the clearest downtown choices when families need free water play, easy stroller movement, and a short reset between ticketed attractions.

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Plan Your Visit

FEESOpen park access is free; major festivals and special events vary by calendar.

PARKINGParking Garage

BEST SEASONSSpring, Summer, Fall

FOR FAMILIESFamily Friendly

ACCESSIBILITY

The park's paved downtown layout makes it a lower-friction option for strollers and short walks than larger trail-style parks, which makes it easier to use for quick resets or toddler wandering without a long approach.

GOOD TO KNOW

Centennial works best as a short downtown family stop or cooling break, especially when paired with nearby attractions rather than treated like a full standalone park day. It is strongest as a free water-play and reset stop inside a larger downtown family plan.