Parks & Places on the Westside
Exploring green spaces in Historic Westside
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Kathyrn Johnson Park
Dr. Cleopas R. Johnson Jr
Dr. Cleopas R. Johnson Jr. (1929–1996) was a celebrated music educator and the legendary Band Director for the Morris Brown College Marching Wolverine Band in Atlanta. Over his 35-year tenure starting in 1961, he transformed the ensemble into a nationally recognized powerhouse known for major parade appearances and strict, inspiring discipline
Mattie Freeland
Mattie Freeland was a beloved community matriarch in the English Avenue neighborhood. Her legacy lives on through the park that serves as a cornerstone for local gatherings and community resilience.
Park Names & Their Stories
Honoring the local individuals whose legacies are woven into the very fabric of our community's green spaces.
Kathryn Johnston
Kathryn Johnston (June 26, 1914 – November 21, 2006) was an elderly woman from Atlanta, Georgia, whose story sparked significant dialogue on community safety and justice.
Robert Maddox
41st Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia. Robert Maddox. Maddox in 1918. 39th Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia
Rodney Mimms Cook Sr
Rodney Mims Cook (March 23, 1924 – January 13, 2013) was an American politician who served for over twenty years as Atlanta alderman and member of the Georgia House of Representatives.
Charles L. Harper
Charles L. Harper was a visionary educator and the first principal of Booker T. Washington High School. His dedication to academic excellence shaped generations of leaders in the Historic Westside.
Cultural Centers & Libraries
Explore local spaces across the Westside dedicated to learning, community gathering, and celebrating our rich shared culture.
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Washington Park Public Library
Washington Park Branch Library is nestled in the Historical Washington Park Community located on the Westside of Atlanta
AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library
The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library is a library in Atlanta which serves the three members of the Atlanta University Center, the world's oldest consortium of historically black colleges and universities
Omenala Griot Afrocentric Museum & Event Center
Omenala Griot Afrocentric Teaching Museum is an Afrocentric teaching museum in the West End neighborhood of Atlanta.
Dogwood Library
The present location is at 1838 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW, Atlanta, 30318. The branch has a new look from its recent renovations