Peachtree Accessibility Project

Construction is set to begin in Woodruff Park in late-August and is anticipated to be completed in November 2023. Areas of Woodruff Park will remain open, but access will be partially limited while work is underway. Learn more about the project plans below.

For additional information about this project, contact Jennifer Ball at jball@atlantadowntown.com

About the Project

The Woodruff Park Strategic Plan (2020) developed by CAP/ADID, the City of Atlanta and park stakeholders emphasized the community’s interest in capital improvements and culture offerings.

Woodruff Park was awarded a Park Pride Legacy Grant for $66,000 in 2021 that supported the design of priority improvements aimed at enhancing access to and through Woodruff Park, as well as facilitating the Park’s ability to host events. The Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (ADID) matched the grant funding and retained Pond & Co. to design and engineer the planned improvements.

Scope of Improvements

We aim to transform Woodruff Park into a public space that is equal parts flexible event space and neighborhood park.

The project will:

• Remove the stone retaining wall along Peachtree Street
• Add an ADA accessible diagonal/direct path through the park (NW to SE)
• Create a designated stage pad performance area
• Establish the means for vehicles to enter and exit the park in support of special events
• Build infrastructure and stormwater management controls associated with the above improvements 

Schedule and Next Steps

Areas of Woodruff Park will remain open, but access will be partially limited while work is underway. Construction is anticipated to be a duration of 120 days (conditions and weather pending) and will begin late-August 2023. ADID asks that all park patrons stay clear of active work areas until construction is completed.