Centennial Olympic Park

Centennial Olympic Park is a 21‑acre public park in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, created as the central public space for the 1996 Summer Olympics. It serves as a civic greenspace and events venue adjacent to several major attractions.

The park’s principal attractions include the interactive Fountain of Rings, a choreographed splash fountain at the central plaza, and a large Great Lawn used for concerts, festivals and seasonal events. It sits within easy walking distance of the Georgia Aquarium, World Congress Center and CNN Center, making it a hub for visitors to downtown Atlanta.

Planned and built for the 1996 Games, the park has remained an active public space since the Olympics and hosts regular free and ticketed events, festivals and commemorative displays. Landscaping, monuments and plaques around the site reference its Olympic legacy.

The park sits in the heart of downtown Atlanta, between major convention and visitor attractions, and is accessed from public transit stations and surface streets in the central business district.

• Size and origin: The park covers about 21 acres and was created as the central public space for the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.
• Best time to visit: Evening fountain-lighting and scheduled events make downtown visits after dusk a popular time to go.

What to See #

• Fountain of Rings: An interactive splash fountain with choreographed water, lighting and music; it sits at the park's central plaza and is designed for public play and staged shows.
• Great Lawn and event space: An open grassy event lawn and amphitheater area used for concerts, festivals and public gatherings; the park's 21 acres include paths, planted areas and hard‑surface event space.