Thanks to the support of 43 Founding Member families, we’ve raised $643,000 – nearly 70% of our total goal. We’re closer than ever to making John Howell Park a safer, more accessible playground and greenspace. As we close out the first quarter of the year, the behind-the-scenes work – the essential, but less glamorous part…
If you’ve met neighbors at the playground, sat under the shade during a festival or strolled along the winding paths, you know John Howell Park is central to our neighborhood. Thanks to the support of neighbors across every corner of VaHi, we’re closer than ever to giving it the upgrades it deserves – a safer,…
Nearly 40 years ago, a committed group of neighbors created John Howell Park on land saved from the I-485 freeway project that razed 11 homes on Virginia Avenue and threatened to cut through our historic neighborhood. Now, it’s our turn to revitalize the park for future generations. Whether you enjoy the park for festivals, yoga,…
March 28, 2024 marked the 20th anniversary of the dedication of the Cunard Memorial Playground, a space that has become an essential part of John Howell Memorial Park and a reflection of the Virginia-Highland community’s resilience and care. Built in 2004, the playground was created in memory of Lisa Cunard and her two young sons,…
For your safety and the safety of others please abide by these rules and guidelines at North Highland Park. https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation/office-of-parks/park-use-rules-and-guidelines City of Atlanta parks are public spaces, and visitors to them should be respectful of themselves, others, and park property. There are some specific regulations governing behavior in parks that we would like to emphasize.…