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Woodruff Park will once again host the exhibition PRISM: Winter Lights, which will be on display for two months. It is FREE and open to the public.
The light-based works of art will be located in the north end of the park, near the International Peace Fountain.
This year, PRISM has expanded to a second Downtown location and will have artwork installed at Peachtree Center(225 Peachtree St) in addition to at Woodruff Park.
You have plenty of time to view PRISM, as it will remain on site at Woodruff Park from December 4, 2021 through January 31, 2022. Check out a few photos of a previous year’s PRISM display.
Visit the event web page OR go to Woodruff Park’s Facebook page.
Woodruff Park is open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Everyone is invited to explore the exhibit day or night.
Opening night celebration on Dec. 4th
Come for a FREE opening night event at Woodruff Park on Saturday, December 4th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The event will include live performances. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Caroling in the Park on Dec. 6th
Woodruff Park will host a FREE event to ring in the holiday season. Come for caroling on Monday, Dec. 6th from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
The festivities take place on the park’s cafe plaza.
You can enjoy free hot chocolate, a photo booth, and a visit from Santa.
The first 100 people to show up will receive a special Woodruff Park mug.
Want to find out where to see Christmas lights at private homes, neighborhoods, parks, local attractions, and more?
Check out our huge list of Christmas light displays!
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- Lights of Life drive-thru holiday attraction in Marietta
- Discounts for Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Gardens
- Discounts for Stone Mountain Christmas
- Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at the Atlanta Botanical Garden
About the venue
Woodruff Park is located at 91 Peachtree Street NW, in the Fairlie-Poplar district. It is bordered by Edgewood Avenue, Peachtree Street, Auburn Avenue, and Park Place.
This six-acre park is a natural gathering space for a diverse cross-section of Atlantans and a key starting point for exploring downtown Atlanta and its surrounding neighborhoods. Surrounding buildings include government offices, commerce, and Georgia State University.
Originally known as Central City Park, Woodruff Park was renovated through a generous donation from Robert W. Woodruff, former president of The Coca-Cola Company. Today, the park offers playgrounds, fountains, and a variety of facilities and services.
The park is patrolled daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., through a partnership between the Atlanta Police Department and GSU Police, making it a very safe venue. The Downtown Clean Team helps with park maintenance.
Each year, Woodruff Park hosts a variety of festivals, events, and performances, including the WoodRUFF Bark Dog Parade and the annual German Bierfest.
Getting there
Woodruff Park is easily accessible via both bus and rail. Two Atlanta Streetcar stops—Park Place and Woodruff Park—are located in the park. The park is also home to a Relay Bike Share hub.
View detailed MARTA bus routes and streetcar options to Woodruff Park.
If you’re using MARTA rail, it couldn’t be easier. The park is located between Five Points Station and Peachtree Center Station.
Five Points Directions
- Take any train to the Five Points MARTA station
- Go to street level and follow signs to the Peachtree Street exit
- Turn left on Peachtree Street and walk about a block
Peachtree Center Directions
- Take a red or gold line train to the Peachtree Center station
- Follow the signs to the Ellis Street at the south end of the train platform
- Exit the fare gates and follow signs to Peachtree Street East
- At street level, turn left on Peachtree Street (toward Residence Inn) to reach the park.
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