The Friends of John Howell Park group is currently partnering with the City of Atlanta and Hands On Atlanta in a city-led impact service initiative, “Love Your Block,” where residents are encouraged to participate in beautification projects and programs specific to their community. With the support of Home Depot and UPS Foundations, the VHCA has received a $1,000 grant that will…
Karla Tievsky’s Intown Suzuki class normally meets at Druid Hills Methodist Church. Taking advantage of some wonderful spring weather, the class met yesterday at John Howell Park for their spring recital. How awesome is it to live in a neighborhood that has three great parks?? Happy Spring, everyone!
The Great Frame Up and the Virginia-Highland Civic Association are partnering to help raise funds for improvements at John Howell Park, the 2.8 acre park at the geographic heart of the Virginia-Highland neighborhood. The Great Frame Up, located at 1409 N. Highland Avenue, has commissioned City Prints Map Art, creators of fine art map prints,…
Park Pride announced last month it was awarding a $50,000 matching funds grant to the Friends of John Howell Park for improvements to the west side of the park, including the volleyball courts and sidewalk. The project will take place over the next year and a half. The Friends of John Howell group will begin…
The 4th Kidical Mass Atlanta, sponsored by the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition and the Sopo Bicycle Coop, is coming to John Howell Park on Saturday, November 10th at 10:00 a.m. Kidical Mass is a family-friendly, law-abiding bike ride. The purpose is to teach kids, parents and caregivers safety skills and provide a ride in which to practice them.…