History of the Park

When is the Park open?
The Park is open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. including holidays, unless otherwise specified for a private event.

How much does it cost to visit the Park?
There is no charge for general admission to the Park.

Where are the restrooms located in the Park?
There are public restrooms in the Visitor Center, located on Andrew Young International Boulevard, as well as restrooms in the North Pavilion, located on the northern end of the Park. For large, special events, the Park also supplies portable toilets.

Is Wi-Fi available in the Park?
Free Wireless Internet access is available in and around the Park's Visitor Center.
What did this area look like before the Park was built?
A collage of before and after photos is available on the brick locator kiosks in the Park’s Visitor Center.

What can I do within walking distance of the Park?
Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, the Park is within walking distance of the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, Imagine It! Children’s Museum of Atlanta, Inside CNN Atlanta Studio Tour, Georgia Dome Tour and Underground Atlanta.

How can I have my own event in the Park?
Click here to download an event application.

:: Fountain of Rings

Click here for information on the Fountain of Rings.

:: Commemorative Bricks

Can new bricks be purchased?
Bricks can no longer be purchased. The commemorative brick program closed in 1997 prior to the completion of the second phase of the Park.

Can damaged bricks be repaired, replaced or altered?
Bricks that are damaged and impede the safety of the walkways will be repaired at the Park’s discretion.

How do I get a replacement brick certificate?
Contact the Park Administration Office by calling 404.223.4412.

Why were the bricks installed?
The commemorative brick program was one of the primary fundraisers for the construction of the Park and one of the most successful of its kind in history.

How much did an individual brick cost?
$35 purchased through The Home Depot.

When were the bricks installed?
The bricks were installed during two phases - one before and one after the 1996 Olympic Games.

What company supplied and engraved the bricks?
Whitacre-Greer Company supplied the raw bricks and Georgia Marble engraved the bricks.

How many engraved bricks are in the Park?
There are approximately 686,000 engraved bricks.

How can I locate my brick?
There are two brick locator kiosks available in the Park’s Visitor Center. The brick locator will also soon be available on the Park’s website.

Is the brick locator program case sensitive?
The brick locator program is NOT case sensitive.

What information do I need to locate my brick?
Please provide one of the following: name of the purchaser, the inscription, or the brick serial number .

:: 1996 Centennial Olympic Games

What took place at the Park during the 1996 Olympics?
The Park was created as the central gathering place for the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. The Park hosted entertainment, concerts and receptions; food, beverages and Olympic merchandise vendors and was a central meeting location for volunteers and pin trading.

Where and what games were held?
For more information on the activities during the 1996 Olympic Games visit the Atlanta History Center.

Where did the bombing take place?
The Centennial Olympic Park bombing occurred on July 27, 1996, on the northern end of the Park near the Quilt of Origins. Despite the intentions behind the bomb, the Olympic spirit prevailed, the Games continued as scheduled and the Park reopened to the public. The Quilt of Remembrance features a mosaic of stones from around the world to honor the 111 people injured in the explosion and an eternal light shines in memory of Alice Hawthorne, who perished.