I can't remember anything but a lot of shopping, walking and heat...in August and eating burgers after ice skating in January. The park and fountains are truly most beautiful in the winter times at night. You walk around and can drown out the traffic that surrounds you and just enjoy the part with the right company. read more

The park itself is a very nice place. The problems are that there is not any free parking anywhere downtown. The sun can be a problem since the park is lacking shade. The good points is that this park is smack in the middle of downtown where everything is. You can go to World of Coke, Aquarium, CNN Center, Tabernacle, Phillips Arena, and Georgia Dome from here. The park has great history and scenery. People should take the time to look at all the statues and art. The water shows take the cake. I always have fun when I go here. read more

It's an ok.. park... Nothing much to do over here unless ur on a group picnic... Anyways its a good connect between the Coca Cola and the CNN Center... Then what else.. people watching is another activity you can do there.. All sorts of tourists come there.. Easily accesible by Marta... even though this time around we drove down and we got free parking in the Centennial Parking lot.. read more

So many memories in this park I don't know where to start. This park has been the background for many great times in my life. From long night adventures with college friends to family gatherings and meet ups. It always seems like there is something new and exciting here when I go. Recently I went for the Verizon live performances for the Superbowl and it was a BLAST! They had the entire park decorated with lights, game stations, food trucks, and a great overall family atmosphere. Outside of events being held here the park is always fun to take the kids and let them run around in the fountains on hot summer days. This couple with the small burger and shake shop located within the park can make for a great summer family outing. This park also has the some of the best views in the city. The Sky-View ferris wheels is set as a great backdrop for this beautiful park especially when it is lit up. Also, The building all around such as the college football hall of fame, the Omni hotel, CNN center, Coca Cola factory, and GA aquarium all make this park a central location for the fun happening a busy ATL. If you ever have a free day anytime of year you can count on centennial to have something fun to do close by. I highly recommend checking it out if you haven't already. read more

This park is absolutely beautiful. I visited on a Saturday evening. There's plenty of space for outdoor activities and several places to eat near this park. There's also a Ferris wheel and a few other great attractions. I definitely recommend if you're visiting Atlanta! read more

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Came here on the weekend of the Super-bowl in Atlanta to hang out. There were concerts, music and food. It was a huge crowd. Super-bowl weekend was jammed pack with people But fun!!! read more

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I like Centennial Park. I would not count it as an actual park as there are not many trees, park benches, pavilions etc., but it is still a nice outdoor space to sit down and enjoy. Centennial has various events held there though out the year, and my favorite is the summer long Wednesday Wind Down. It is a must go to for anyone living in or visiting Atlanta. The event is free and you can bring in food and drink, just remember you have to pay for parking. You can catch some great local and regional acts, and it is an all around good and safe time. Centennial Park is also a good place to cool your kids down during ATL's hot days. You can catch children happily running in and out of the fountains there, with a smile on their faces. Centennial Park is definitely a place to see and experience at least once. read more

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Maybe I'm spoiled...I live in Charleston, SC and we have pretty great food. But for $40 my Chilean sea bass was really greasy and way too much butter. The "sweet potato and pineapple hash" could fit in the palm of my 9 yr old's hand. I only gave this review two stars because the staff is excellent. Absolutely excellent. And the french press coffee for my dessert, however this is not even close to the things I have heard about it and not worth the money. read more

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Visited the park on my bday weekend for a little fun with the family. There were a few things going on that made it that much enjoyable. The weather was nice and cool and wasn't too crowded. read more

Walked through Centennial on a recent trip to Atlanta. It was spacious and well kept, with a nice water/sprinkler area for the kids. Otherwise, pretty unremarkable. I have a pretty high bar for city parks, and Centennial isn't in the same league as, say, Central Park NYC or Balboa Park SD. Still, not a bad place to kill a few minutes, especially if you've got kids. read more

Great park to visit during springtime in my opinion. There's not much to do, however you can make the best out of it.

Unfortunately, We recently went to the park and it is closed. We were kind of disappointed. When I checked it's website, it said that it is closed indefinitely. It looks really nice. I just wish we could have been able to enjoy it. read more

Was under construction when I visited, future upgrades along with an addition to the Georgia Aquariam in 2020. This shows that they want to increase an already fabulous scene in the middle of downtown Atlanta. The surrounding skyline adds to the experience (see Ferris Wheel). It also makes for a great place to let the dogs out, woot woot. Home of the Olympics shot at both night and day time. read more

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We love this park. They have so many things to do for the whole family. Lots of freest with nice shaded benches to sit in and enjoy the area. It was a beautiful spot for the kids to run around. It was perfect for us since it was only a street over from the aquarium. It was clean and well thought out layout with different areas of activities. The splash fountain was a nice refreshing break for our kids. There were other kids who enjoyed the water and the wonderful break from the heat. The Atlanta Ferris wheel was also located in the same park and gave the park a nice visual interest from the geometric skyline. We love how the park had the rubber mats under them and had different sized playgrounds for different ages. As much as we enjoyed the playground, I do wish that they would consider putting railings for the little ones especially going up and down the stairs. Overall it's a beautiful park and definitely a must stop after the aquarium read more

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This big green space in the middle of Atlanta is a delight to walk through. I'd love to get some kind of tour at some point. There are Olymipic rings and flags, some fountains, several steps, and curving paths. On a recent trip, I hoofed through it for exercise, laid in it to catch some rays, and photographed the fountain at night to pick up the lighted streams. It's beautiful, restful, and relatively safe. I'll be back. read more

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I'm pretty sure I caught the flu here. I'm 80% sure I did. It was cold as sh*t & a lot of people were here when I hung around for ~2 hours. Anyway... Parking - No idea. My friends and I took Marta to get here. Get off at Peachtree Station! ... so take Marta! Or maybe uber. I'm sure parking can be a pain here. Space - Massive. We were here for the Natty weekend (sigh, sad time for the dawgs) for the festivities/concerts. Plenty of space for people, vendors, entrances/exits, etc. Really great area for festivals, etc. I think Sweetwater weekend is here too? Folks who assist here during all kinds of events are really nice & helpful. Definitely worth coming down here via Marta for events and meet up with people. read more

To think I did my first security job here when it was just rock and rumble back in the 90s...It has came a long way..As well as the surrounding area with the hall of fame and Georgia Aquarium.. It is a nice park,the place to be in the summer,if you can't get to a local swimming pool..The water show is cool.. And You can ride Big Ferris Wheel across from the Park..Looks real nice at night with the changing colors. read more

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Just had a great time at the Chinese Lantern Festival going on within Centennial Park! It's a beautiful display of illuminated Chinese lanterns. You have to purchase tickets for this attraction and it is well worth it. There are many different displays that catch your eye and the Chinese dragons are pretty spectacular. I would highly recommend checking this out during the holidays! read more

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I came to Atlanta for the first time to attend a conference. This park was on the way from my hotel to the conference place, so 4 days I walked in the park. Pretty nice. Atlanta Olympic was one of the most memorable Olympics for me. Probably because I was a student and less busy at that time, I had time to see the game. It reminded me of the medalist of women's marathon, Ms. Arimori. Walking in the park is nice to have a memorial Olympic park. Also it was nice to see local people having a good time in the park. One of the best moments in visiting a city away from home. read more

I want to give it five stars, I really do, because this is the Centennial Olympic Friggin' Park, and you should expect nothing less. However, I went on July 5th, the day after July 4th, and for those who aren't from around here, July 4th is when our country lights off a TON of fireworks that were invented in another country just to see them explode in honor of our nation's independence from a small island over in the UK. Well, apparently someone has to clean up the mess, and so they closed most of the park for a day to do just that. Although a gate was open and I walked in, I was quickly met by security to let me know that the park was closed. Remember National Lampoons Vacation? Yeah, "Sorry folks, the park is closed" was a fitting tribute to John Candy in this particular situation. The walk around the park was quite nice; literally, a-round the park. I was able to get a few pictures as you'll see, but overall, I was disappointed that they can't safely clean up and let the public walk around at the same time. The visitors center was open though, and so I got a nice map of what could have been ... read more

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The "downhill" epicenter of Atlanta's Downtown, to the "uphill" Peachtree Center 3-4 blocks away, Centennial Olympic Park is a generally well maintained large urban green space. The Park's large central lawn is surrounded by fountains, statues, a ferris wheel and shade trees-- although perhaps not enough shade trees for the hot Atlanta Summers. Throughout the park are scattered relics of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. It is within the areas adjacent to the Park that many of Atlanta's newer major attractions have arisen, making it a very convenient focal point and a nexus for many motels and restaurants. CNN Tower, Phillips Arena, Georgia Dome, Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC), Georgia Aquarium, National Center For Civil & Human Rights, World of Coke and the College Football Hall of Fame are each within a short walking radius. MARTA is accessed behind Phillips Arena, and the new Atlanta Streetcar from the Park's southeast corner. read more

I was only passing through, so I can't comment on the concerts, special events... or the 1996 Olympics. If you've been to Atlanta, you know that they hosted the 1996 summer Olympics. Now that we have the Olympics mentioned more than once, lets carry on. Right outside of the park, there is a ferris wheel. That was honestly the attraction that brought me through COP. There didn't seem like a lot to do in the park itself. But if you're already in the downtown area, and just want to stop in, it's within walking distance of The CNN Center, Aquarium, World Of Coke and more. Just spot the ferris wheel in the skyline and make your way toward this beautiful, large part of Atlanta history. Want more info on the ferris wheel? http://www.yelp.com/biz/skyview-atlanta-atlanta?hrid=wYOJnxb4IpdtsV3Z2xxszA read more

While it could certainly use some improvements I'm just glad Downtown has something like this. What would we have done without the Olympics? An oasis for the cubicle dwellers and a hotspot for tourists, Centennial Olympic Park is the perfect spot to spend a minute or two on a nice day. It's centrally located amongst the big tourist traps so beware that it isn't necessarily made for locals, even though we can enjoy it just the same. I love all of the benches and stairs that become the perfect spot to read a book. I love the constant splashing of the fountains and the joyous shrieks of children playing within. I love the little patches of well manicured green spread throughout. I love finding my family's brick from '96 and reading others'. Despite the large amount of homeless that take up residency in this park (honestly to be expected in this area of the city) I've always been impressed by it's cleanliness. There are benefits to being the most famous park in the city, and that means more trashcans and a lesser stench of urine. read more

Beautiful! The fountains alone could me mesmerized for at least half an hour. Then there are the beautiful statues too. A relaxing place to sit in between all the surrounding attractions, and a great way to walk off all the soda you sample at the Coca Cola museum. It looks like there's always something exciting happening, and what a great representation of the lively city that is Atlanta! read more

Super clean!!! Great historic landmark! The upkeep is impressive and the everything looks very well maintained. I walked here from World of Coca-Cola parking so I have no idea where the parking is for this park. It is a HUGE park so it can get touristy with plenty of people. My visit though, although I expected a lot of people, it was actually not as crowded. read more

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I think that with a lot of Atlanta's landmarks, it's easier to appreciate them fully when you have an understanding of their evolution, most especially "what they used to be". Centennial Olympic Park basically used to be parking lots. This is part of the reason why it is now so difficult to park downtown. The lots were valuable real estate, and a place for Deadheads to gather when The Grateful Dead came to play at the Omni, but that's a whole other story. A good one though. I used to do some of that "gathering" there myself back in the day, wandering up and down the aisles of parked microbuses and station wagons, dodging drugged out hippies holding up their index fingers and pleading, "I need a miracle". Ah yes, those were fun times indeed. People actually traveled for miles following that crazy original jam band, and camped out in those very parking lots for the three day tour of the Dead in Atlanta. I merely bought tickets to the shows, usually through the band's mail order service, and headed downtown to see what goodies were for sale in the parking lots before going inside for the shows (I'd already gotten my miracle), you know, jewelry and veggie burritos and such (though there were a lot of things for sale). When the Olympics were announced as coming to our fine city, everything changed. Rents skyrocketed (forcing me, for one, out to the exurbs), and a major gentrification project began, in every neighborhood, but most especially downtown. Street people were told to find new streets, parking lots were ripped up, and Centennial Olympic Park, for example, was built. Commemorative paving bricks, oddly enough, were sold to proud Atlantans wanting forever to be a part of the experience (yes, I happen to have TWO bricks in the park, but I always have to enter the office and use the brick finder to remember where they are!), and the place was paved with names and hearts and remembrances. I never thought I'd be a fan of the park, but I accept change, after a while, and Centennial Park is one of the best things to happen to a revitalized downtown Atlanta. The Olympic Rings fountain is great fun (I even have a picture of me standing in it), as is watching the kids who play in it, the grassy areas are just grassy enough, and perfect for watching fireworks, or live music shows (I happened to be there the night of the bombing doing just that, watching a concert - thankfully I left before the bomb went off), and the memorial statues fitting. It's a great mix of green space and mixed use park area, centrally located between CNN Center and the Aquarium, with restaurants (mostly fairly expensive and touristy) and mixed use (lots of mixing it up around this area) buildings surrounding. Centennial Park is no NYC Central Park, by a longshot, nor even as green as Piedmont, but it's a nice place to hang out when the weather is nice, or to stroll through to see the lights display at the winter Holidays. From parking lots that witnessed fun times for those Deadheads who can still remember, to a park that visitors and Atlantans both can enjoy and be somewhat proud of, it's one of my Best of Atlanta destinations. Take the train to CNN Center, walk on over, and visit the Aquarium too, make a day of it. You won't be sorry. read more

I love the location of Centennial and it's definitely fun to play tourist with other friends from out of town. There isn't a whole lot to do at the park itself, but it is prime for good photos and there are a few small playgrounds on the grounds. Whether you're walking to the GA Aquarium or World of Coke, or CNN, it's pretty. The accessibility alone is worth the park being there. My favorite aspect is walking around and seeing all of the different shapes in the stone -- fencing figures, runners, soccer, and every other Olympic sport is represented. Pretty cool to see the names of donors on the bricks as well. There are also a slew of events that happen at the park. I'm looking forward to Sweetwater 420 Fest this year. Should be pretty gnarly. It's a pretty cool reminder that the '96 Olympiad was in Atlanta. Good times. read more

Centennial Olympic Park is a great place to sit down and relax as well as people watch. This park is well maintained and is within reach of the Skyview, Georgia Aquarium, The CNN Center, Philips Arena, World of Coca Cola and many more. The fountain of rings is great for those hot and humid summers as well as a water show every few minutes. The green grass and the tall tress combined with the amazing view of the Atlanta skyline makes this place very important when it comes to the resurgence of downtown Atlanta. Easy access to public transit including the Atlanta Streetcar in addition to a nearby parking lot. Centennial Olympic Park is also know for its diversity of events and its safe atmosphere. C.O.P. is expected to play a role in bringing more people to downtown Atlanta for years to come. read more

Sorry, this place is boring. I came here three times during my stop in Atlanta and two out of the three nights Centennial Park was closed for a private event. Third time was a charm yet I didn't find what I was missing because there was not much to see here except for a fountain and some statues. Might be a better choice in the warmer months but in January its blah and pretty empty. read more

Of all urban parks that make me burn for childhood, Centennial Olympic evokes sentimentality from me most. In the mascara-melting heat of summer, I often traipse through the pathways and venture onto the grass, hearing children shrieking and screaming, splashing in the public fountain. Why is slipping on my bathing suit and playing in water with four-year-olds not an appropriate lunchtime activity? Why is it socially taboo for a late twentysomething to fill a pail and throw its contents on a stranger? Instead of harnessing my inner preschooler, I usually jog at Centennial Olympic Park. Running twice around the gated exterior gets me good and tired. Sprinting up and down the stairs behind the World of Coke also presents a reputable calorie-burning option. I might start running through a sprinkler in my back yard for exercise. What I do on my own time is my business! read more

1 word: GO. You must go to this park when you visit Atlanta. I mean, #1: it's free so why not? #2: The live water show is AMAZING. It's really cool to see. #3: It's in Downtown and there are A LOT of things nearby to do like the Aquarium, Coca Cola Center and the ferris wheel which was also amazing. read more

I heart Centennial Olympic Park. There are tons of reasons why, and most fall into categories relating to the seasons so that's how I'll review it (which may or may not be helpful for tourists who come across this?). Honestly, it's a cool park to check out no matter what the occassion. If you've never been, I'd say it's worth visiting if you've got the time. Winter: Christmas decorations! They make that park look mighty pretty. And while all the flowers might be gone, the cheeriness that the colors and lights bring to the park make it a beautiful place to walk around in. Plus, there's ice skating and hot coca. Spring: Ah, it's finally warm and inviting to spend time outside. Bring a picnic lunch, or stop by one of the spots to eat in and around the park (Subway across the street, CNN, or that little burger joint inside). There are tables to eat at (even if you're not buying anything) and lots of benches and open grassy spots to spend a few hours. Live entertainment will ensue shortly, if it hasn't already started -- usually during lunch hours. Flowers are popping up everywhere and it's a great place to take a little walk or just sit and rest your feet. Summer: Note, if you aren't a fan of kids, stay away. Summertime means lots of little kids are at the park because the fountains offer an endless supply of well, cold water, and entertainment for the tykes. Expect mass screaming near this area of the park. :) There's ice cream available for purchase (of course). When I used to work near here, I'd mosey over to work on my tan for an hour (uh, yeah, it's hot). Wine Down Wednesdays offer city folk the chance to do happy hour outside while listening to live music after 5 p.m., bonus. I think they may also offer movies in the park some nights? If not here, other parks in Atlanta do, so just do some Googling to find a flick near you. Fall: Much like spring, it's just nice to be outdoors and spend time in a park that's nestled in the middle of downtown Atlanta. You can see the trees change color and have a nice picnic lunch while you're hanging downtown. There's always something happening somewhere near-by. Not to mention, great people watching any time of year. It's easiest to get here by MARTA if you're down with that (the CNN Station is the closest), otherwise, there are plenty of pay-to-park lots surrounding the park (check the side streets around Cent. Olympic Park Drive and you'll find something within a block or two of the park). read more

My family and I cut through here on our way from the Aquarium and stopped long enough to take a few pics. The park is huge and although some might just try to write it off as 'just another city park', I'd definitely have to disagree with that. The flags, the bricks with donors names and dedications - just the surroundings in general. Even with the city around it... it's absolutely beautiful. read more

I kind of feel old knowing that this used to be a dumpy part of town where you didn't shown your face if you didn't a) know people and b) pack heat. And let's face it: at barely 12 years old, I didn't pack much except my backpack for school, and even then, mom had it covered. Enter the 1996 Olympics: MARTA cleaned up and the city scrambled to make something fancy out of nothing. It was the birth of Centennial Olympic Park, complete with bricks adorned with names of various people crazy enough to pay for one (yes, I have one...). It's not much of a park and it's pretty small, but some nice family events do come through here. It's easy to make a touristy day in the area, complete with lunch in the grass. Just be warned that you might want to bathe after running through the water in the fountain or perhaps you'll be mesmerized by it's Tea Party cat calls as patriotic music blares at 10pm. Fun Fact: Try to find the statue with marks left from the Centennial Olympic Park bombing. Then try to hop the fence when security tells you they won't let you leave through the gate. read more

What a lovely park! A revitalized green space for the 1996 Olympics, Centennial Olympic Park remains the centerpiece of downtown Atlanta. Here you can find perhaps the world's first musically synchronized fountain in the form of the Olympic Rings logo in the midst of torch pillars and waterworks. In a nice weather, this is a terrific green space to take a break from the bustling but cluttering downtown. If you are visiting Atlanta, I definitely recommend marking this as one of your must-go destinations! This park is also a nice space to take a break between a CNN Studio tour and the Pemberton Place attractions. read more

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This is an extremely decent spot to seek a family day out. Part activities around and incredible spots to eat. A lot of stopping around, in spite of the fact that not modest. They have a little cascade region among rocks which is stunning and quieting. Certainly worth the excursion. read more

Besides Centennial Park obviously being a monument dedicated to the Olympic Games held in Atlanta 11 years ago, the park has been the host for several other events. The last time I was actually at the park was when 99x hosted their free concert series called "On the Bricks." Going to this park in the middle of the day in July is something that I would not recommend. Every time I have been remotely close to that area on foot I felt like the sun was making a sworn enemy out of me concentrating his nasty ultra violet rays on my body. Seriously though, I think the temperature rises in that area because of the lack of trees along with the black pavement and brick walkway combination. The whole water fountain thing that kids are supposed to play in is something that I avoid, no matter how hot of a day it may be. I think the fountain recycles the water that springs from the ground, and judging by the number of different people that jump through the thing on a daily basis, there is no telling what kinds of nasty liquids are mixed in the water. No, I am not a germ freak, I am just a little wary of kids and bums in the city who may have decided to tinkle into the drain why they were playing. Overall, this is a great place for tourists who are visiting the city and want to see a place that is permanently embedded in the "Memorable moments in American History" or whatever. read more

Just got back from ice skating at Centennial Olympic Park! Thought I would reach deep within the Asian side of me and pull out the inner Michelle Kwan that I have. Even though I invited an entourage of people, it was only Leslie and I. What's up with the Southerners and the fear of ice??? Anyways, Thursday night...not as packed as I would say the weekend would be, although I was surprised to see the amount of kids there...and a birthday party!? I would definitely try Tues. or Wed. night if you want to be the snow princess of Atlanta. The rink is definitely small and the skates were old and worn out, but I pretty much expected it for eight dollars. It was just so nice to skate outside on a cold night in the middle of the city! Now I'm surprisingly a very good skater and people enjoyed watching me come up with my own dance renditions to Fergie and Jordin Sparks. (I seem to have missed my calling somehow!) I did notice that the people that brought their own skates seemed to have an easier time gliding across the floor! For what it was worth, it was a great time and I would probably go back when there is less of a crowd. So if you just want to go out and have a fun night, definitely go...if you want to practice your triple lutz and spins, keep it at the rink in Gwinnett! read more

This park would probably be magic in the spring and summer it was pretty brown today (November). Neat to see the memorials and sculptures. What an amazing piece of athletic history. read more

The park is always a really nice place to go hang out with family and friends on a pretty day. There's plenty of history to see in the park. The water features are nice to look at but are currently closed to the public. The fountains are going but the kids can't get in and play on the splash pad Fountain of Rings. read more