Centennial Olympic Park

Centennial Olympic Park is a 22-acre (89,000 m2) public park located in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, owned and operated by the Georgia World Congress Center Authority. It was built by the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games (ACOG) as part of the infrastructure improvements for the 1996 Summer Olympics. It plays host to millions of visitors a year and several events, including a summer popular music concert series (Wednesday WindDown), the annual SweetWater 420 Fest and an annual Independence Day concert and fireworks display.

Centennial Olympic Park
Centennial Olympic Park logo
TypePublic Park
LocationAtlanta, Georgia
Coordinates33.760042°N 84.393229°W / 33.760042; -84.393229
Area21 acres (85,000 m2)
Created1996 (1996)
Operated byGeorgia World Congress Center Authority
OpenDaily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. including holidays, unless otherwise specified for a private event.
StatusLimited operation
Websitewww.gwcca.org/park
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