# Centennial Olympic Park

> Centennial Olympic Park is a 22-acre public park in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, built as the central gathering space for the 1996 Summer Olympics. Once a neglected area, it was transformed through private donations and community support, and today anchors a thriving entertainment district. It is operated by the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA).

Key facts:
- Address: 265 Park Ave W NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
- Phone: (404) 223-4000
- Operated by the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA)

## About
- [About](https://centennialpark.com/about): History and background of the Park
- [Olympic Legacy](https://centennialpark.com/olympic-legacy): The Park's connection to the 1996 Olympic and Paralympic Games
- [Downtown Sounds](https://centennialpark.com/downtown-sounds): Concert series held at the Park
- [Park Stewardship](https://centennialpark.com/gwcca-stewardship): GWCCA's role in maintaining and operating the Park

## Plan Your Visit
- [Plan Your Visit](https://centennialpark.com/plan-your-visit/): Overview for planning a visit
- [Visitor Information Center](https://centennialpark.com/visitor-info): On-site visitor info center details
- [Getting Here](https://centennialpark.com/getting-here): Directions and transportation options
- [Audio Tour](https://centennialpark.com/audio-tour): Self-guided audio tour of the Park
- [Park Information](https://centennialpark.com/park-info): Hours, rules, and general park info

## Neighborhood
- [Our Neighborhood](https://centennialpark.com/neighborhood): Nearby attractions and the surrounding entertainment district

## Contact
- [Contact](https://centennialpark.com/contact): General contact information
- [Media Requests](https://centennialpark.com/contact#media): Press and media inquiries
- [Drone Requests](https://centennialpark.com/contact#drone): Requests to fly drones over the Park
- [Film/Video Requests](https://centennialpark.com/film): Requests to film or shoot video on-site

## Features and Landmarks
- Fountain of Rings: The most photographed location of the 1996 Olympics, featuring water displays, synchronized music, and light shows
- Fountain of Rings Plaza: Plaza area featuring "The Spectacular" photo spot on Andrew Young International Boulevard
- Gateway of Dreams: Sculpture honoring Baron Pierre de Coubertin, founder of the modern Olympics
- Hermes Towers: Eight 65-foot towers encircling Centennial Plaza, inspired by ancient Greek markers
- Ivan Allen Tribute: Statue honoring the Allen family's contributions to Atlanta
- Magnolia Tribute Garden: Garden of 29 magnolia trees along a 700-foot path near the Southern Company Amphitheater
- Paralympic Legacy: Monuments honoring the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games
- Paralympic Plaza: Greenspace and access point honoring 1996 Paralympic athletes
- Quilt of Dreams: Tribute to Billy Payne's quest to bring the Olympics to Atlanta
- Quilt of Nations: Honors all 197 nations that participated in the 1996 Games
- Quilt of Olympic Spirit: Salutes the 10,000 athletes of the 1996 Games
- Quilt of Origins: Sculpture tracing the progression of Olympic athletes through history
- Quilt of Remembrance: Mosaic honoring Richard Jewell and law enforcement from the July 27, 1996 events
- Southern Company Amphitheater: Outdoor concert and event venue
- Unity Plaza: Welcoming gateway featuring the Androgyne Planet sculpture, a gift from Barcelona after the 1992 Olympics
- Water Gardens: Cascading water features weaving through the Quilt Plazas
- Legacy Gardens Promenade: Greenspace with a medal podium honoring the Olympic Games

## Tools
- [Brick Locator](https://centennialpark.com): Search tool to find commemorative bricks by purchaser name, inscription, or serial number