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The Candler Park Conservancy was formed in 2015 after a master plan for the Candler Park neighborhood recommended that an independent conservancy be formed to advance the community's lengthening wish list for improvements to Candler Park.
We're a membership-based 501c3 nonprofit organization run by volunteers and dedicated to the preservation and improvement of Candler Park, one of Atlanta's largest, oldest and most popular city parks.
The Conservancy operates under the leadership of a board with the support of a growing community of members and volunteers. We work in close partnership with the City of Atlanta Parks and Recreation Department, the Candler Park Neighborhood Organization and a host of other stakeholders, organizations and individuals that share our interest in the the park's recreational amenities and natural environment.
Enhancement of the park’s wildlife, natural areas and environmental sustainability; and
Access to the park for a variety of activities to be enjoyed by Atlantans in all their diversity.
We strive to serve as an accountable organization for engaging stakeholders and for formulating, prioritizing, and implementing a collective vision for the park in partnership with the city. Our vision is for Candler Park to become known as "Atlanta's Natural Place to Play" and to "inspire, captivate and connect people to one another and their environment." This vision for the Park is reflected in our exciting long-term Vision Plan.

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Happy Fall Y’all that must mean one thing here in Candler Park… Fall Fest and 5K are right around the corner. Be sure to sign up for the 5K happening Sunday, 10/4 at 9am. It’s also a great way to test out your Halloween costume, prizes will be awarded for best male, best female, and best group!

FALL FEST 5K & FUN RUN — event starts on Sunday, October 4th at 9am and runs from the northside of the park through the Candler Park neighborhood. We’re hoping to beat last year’s record of 400 participants. Help us get there! NOTE: In order to guarantee your shirt size, you MUST sign up by 11:59 PM on Thursday, September 10th.

Atlanta City Golf is hosting a Community Open House at the Candler Park Golf Course — and you’re invited. Join us on the greens for a day of connection, community, and golf! Whether you’re new to the game or a longtime player, come out to: ⛳ Participate in golf drills 🤝 Meet fellow community members 🍴 Enjoy light refreshments 📣 Learn about new programming and opportunities 🗓 Saturday, August 15 🕙 10 AM – 2 PM 📍 585 Candler Park Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 Stop by, bring a friend, and see what’s ahead for Atlanta City Golf.

Happy unofficial start of summer. Candler Park’s Pool will open Saturday, May 30. The ADA improvements for access to the restroom and to the pool will be complete and ready for opening day. Link to all city pool info has been added to our bio. ☀️

Our sign got another fresh coat of paint — thank you to Troop 21669: Annabelle, Hawkins, Sophie, and Georgia! 🎨💚 (Parents have given permission for the Conservancy to share this photo.) We love seeing local groups help care for our community spaces. If your group is interested in volunteering to paint, send us a DM!

We have a HEAPING pile of mulch free for the taking. Located at the east entrance where Terrace meets Marlbrook (right by hole 5). Please take as much as you need for your own projects.

The Park had an incredible March! Thanks to the student groups from @georgiastateuniversity, @emoryuniversity, and @holyinnocentsbears for lending a hand and planting 85 trees with @treesatlanta over two weekends. We were proud to put in 10 different native species such as redbuds, tulip poplar, oaks, and sweetbay magnolia.

Spring has sprung here at the park! We’re in the middle of back to back @treesatlanta projects 🌳🌱. Help plant trees and other native species 3/28 to help keep our park healthy and thriving. You still have time to sign up via the link in our bio. Another fun event happening at the park this weekend is the Egg Hunt 🐣on 3/29 from 3-5 put on by our friends at CPNO @candler_park!!

Last Saturday, over 30 friends, neighbors, and visitors came out to volunteer for Love Your Park Month. We removed invasive species, repainted the tennis wall, and re-purposed the old Candler Park sign for our newly redone entrance at the corner of Terrace and Marlbrook. Thanks to everyone who joined; especially @scad_serve and @emoryweightlifting and all of their members who participated.

If you haven’t been around back lately, you may not know that the entrance at Marlbrook/Terrace is getting a facelift. The sidewalk is being extended up Marlbrook to connect with the existing sidewalk, there are 2 new ADA ramps, and we’ll have some new plantings going in this spring.

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