The Trust for Public Land, City of Atlanta, Park Pride to join together for community walk to Woodruff Park

Atlanta, GA– The Trust for Public Land, Atlanta Parks & Recreation Commission, partners at Park Pride, Central Atlanta Progress, and local park advocates will participate in a community walk on October 10 to celebrate National Walk to a Park Day. Participants will start at various locations and walk to Woodruff Park, arriving at 10:10 a.m., to highlight the importance of park access and advocate for the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Amendment.

The Trust for Public Land is leading a national movement to ensure that every person has a quality park within a 10-minute walkof home. This event is one of several community events taking place across the country on October 10 to celebrate National Walk to a Park Day.

Who: The Trust for Public LandAtlanta Parks & Recreation Commissioner Amy Phuong

Park Pride

Local community partners

What: Community walk to Woodruff Park and discussion of Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Amendment

When: Wednesday October 10, meet at 10:10 a.m., conclude at 11 a.m.

Where: Woodruff Park, 51 Peachtree Street NE

For more information, visit www.tpl.org/national-walk-to-a-park-day

About The Trust for Public Land

The Trust for Public Land creates parks and protects land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities for generations to come. Millions of people live within a 10-minute walk of a Trust for Public Land park, garden, or natural area, and millions more visit these sites every year. To support The Trust for Public Land and share why nature matters to you, visit www.tpl.org. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+,LinkedIn and YouTube.