English Avenue Park Tour Highlights Ecology District

The Atlanta Preservation Center leads a tour of Lindsay Street Park and Kathryn Johnston Memorial Park in the English Avenue neighborhood.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 3:00pm

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The Atlanta Preservation Center is hosting a 90-minute tour of the English Avenue Ecology District, which includes the Lindsay Street Park and Kathryn Johnston Memorial Park. Lindsay Street Park, which opened in 2015, is the first 'Park with Purpose' in the country, designed to provide environmental and community benefits for the underserved English Avenue neighborhood. The tour will explore the duality of these 'Parks with Purpose' and their 'triple bottom effect' on the local community.

Why it matters

The English Avenue neighborhood has historically faced economic and environmental challenges, but the creation of these 'Parks with Purpose' represents an effort to revitalize the community through green spaces that provide ecological, social, and economic benefits. The tour highlights how innovative park design can positively impact underserved urban areas.

The details

The Lindsay Street Park and Kathryn Johnston Memorial Park are part of the English Avenue Ecology District, a neighborhood initiative to create green spaces that address environmental and community needs. Lindsay Street Park, which opened in 2015, is the first 'Park with Purpose' in the country, designed to provide stormwater management, urban agriculture, and public gathering spaces. Kathryn Johnston Memorial Park, located on a tributary of Proctor Creek, is another key part of the ecology district.

  • The tour will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 11 am to 12:30 pm.
  • Lindsay Street Park opened in the fall of 2015.

The players

The Atlanta Preservation Center

A non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Atlanta's historic buildings and neighborhoods.

Lindsay Street Park

The first 'Park with Purpose' in the country, opened in 2015 to provide stormwater management, urban agriculture, and community gathering spaces in the English Avenue neighborhood.

Kathryn Johnston Memorial Park

A park located on a tributary of Proctor Creek, part of the English Avenue Ecology District.

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What’s next

The tour is limited to 20 participants, and those interested who cannot attend can sign up for a waiting list to be notified if spots become available.

The takeaway

The English Avenue Ecology District's 'Parks with Purpose' demonstrate how thoughtful urban planning and green infrastructure can revitalize underserved communities by providing environmental, social, and economic benefits. This tour offers a unique opportunity to learn about this innovative approach to community development.