Phoenix Flies Tours Return March 21 and 22

In partnership with Atlanta Preservation Center's Phoenix Flies event, OLPA Board member, historian, and master gardener, Jennie Richardson, will lead park on a free tour of Olmsted Linear Park on Saturday, March 21 at 10 am and March 22 at 2 pm.

In Olmsted's Footsteps: A Walk through His Vision

Walk through Dellwood and Deepdene observing the topography, plant species, wildlife and possibly spring’s early arrivals in the park. Visitors will stroll though the pastoral park segments of Springdale, Virgilee, Oak Grove and Shadyside observing Olmsted’s landscape while learning about the park restoration in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s and the “lively” neighborhood residents from the early 1900’s.

Saturday, March 21 at 10 am: Meet at the corner of Clifton Road and 1712 South Ponce de Leon Avenue;

Sunday, March 22 at 2 pm: Meet at the corner of Springdale Road and South Ponce de Leon Avenue Attendees may street park on South Ponce de Leon Avenue near Springdale Road.

Please wear appropriate shoes for walking and bring water if needed.

The tour is free, but space is limited and registration is required. Register now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/phoenix-flies-2026-walking-tours-in-olmsted-linear-park-tickets-1983287648746.

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