A longtime neighborhood greenspace in Peoplestown is getting new attention and investment, thanks to residents who have spent years advocating for improvements.
On Saturday, October 24, Mayor Andre Dickens joined Park Pride, the Bezos Earth Fund, City leaders and community members at Four Corners Park to celebrate the next chapter for the 4.8-acre park at 1040 Crew Street SW.
The celebration highlighted Atlanta’s selection as one of eight cities to receive funding through the Bezos Earth Fund’s Greening America’s Cities initiative, including a $9.4 million award supporting urban greening efforts.
Residents Helped Lead the Way
For years, Peoplestown residents and the Friends of Four Corners Park have advocated for improvements to their neighborhood greenspace.
Park Pride helped turn those ideas into a community vision through its Park Visioning and Grantmaking & Implementation programs. Now, support from the Bezos Earth Fund is helping advance a three-year revitalization that will create more opportunities for residents to enjoy and connect with the park.
City of Atlanta Parks and Recreation Commissioner Doug Voss highlighted the partnerships behind the project, noting that Park Pride’s early investment helped lay the groundwork for the revitalization now supported by the Bezos Earth Fund.
The investment is particularly meaningful in Peoplestown, a neighborhood that has experienced decades of underinvestment, displacement and infrastructure challenges.
“I often say Atlanta is a group project. This park is a perfect example,” Mayor Dickens said. “Residents came with a vision. Community leaders carried it forward. Our partners brought resources and expertise.”
Atlanta’s Parks Continue to Improve
The Four Corners Park celebration comes as Atlanta continues climbing in national park rankings.
The City ranked 18th among the nation’s 100 largest cities in the Trust for Public Land’s 2026 ParkScore Index, up from 21st last year and 49th when Mayor Dickens took office.
Commissioner Voss also highlighted the role of philanthropic partnerships in that progress. Atlanta ranks among the top three cities nationally for philanthropic park investment, with private contributions accounting for approximately 20% of park funding.
Together, those investments bring Atlanta’s annual park spending to approximately $312 per resident, compared with the national average of $154.
For Peoplestown, the focus remains on Four Corners Park and the residents whose commitment helped bring the project this far.
The City of Atlanta’s Department of Parks and Recreation continues working with community organizations and partners to improve neighborhood parks and expand access to quality greenspace across Atlanta.
