We stayed cool this morning thanks to the beautiful tree canopy at John Howell Park in the Virginia-Highland neighborhood!

🌳 The Friends group took us on a tour of the nearly 3-acre park while sharing its history and plans for the future. In the ‘60s, there was a proposal to build a highway that would cut through Virginia-Highland, and the @vhca_official civic association and neighbors successfully rallied against those plans. John Howell Park was established in 1989 and named after a passionate community member and president of the civic association who had recently passed away from HIV/AIDS. The park also features Atlanta’s only AIDS memorial. This park is truly a testament to the power of community advocacy! The Friends group has also been raising money for park improvements, including an updated playground, picnic spaces, stormwater improvements, improved pathways and preservation of its beautiful tree canopy. If you’re looking for somewhere cool to hang out this summer, check out this greenspace! See you next time on Friday, August 14, at Red’s Farm!