PHOENIX FLIES 2026 | Walking Tours in Olmsted Linear Park

PHOENIX FLIES 2026 | Walking Tours in Olmsted Linear Park

Overview

Visitors will walk through Dellwood and Deepdene looking at native plants and hope to see some wildlife and early spring wildflowers

Saturday and Sunday, Visitors will walk through Dellwood and Deepdene observing the topography, plant species, wildlife, and possibly spring's early arrivals in the park.

Visitors will stroll through the pastoral park segments of Springdale, Virgilee, Oak Grove and Shadyside observing Olmsted's landscape while learning about the park restoration in the late 1990's - early 2000's and the "lively" neighborhood residents from the early 1900's.

This tour is appropriate for children ages 12 and up. We recommend good walking shoes, sunscreen, water bottle, bug spray, and a hat. Attendees may park on Clifton Road or South Ponce de Leon Avenue.

  • If the event is full, please sign up for the waiting list. You will be notified if a spot becomes available.
  • Saturday tour: Meet at Clifton Road & 1712 S. Ponce de Leon Ave ATL 30307
  • Sunday tour: Meet at the corner of Springdale Road and South Ponce de Leon AVE ATL 30307

Visitors will walk through Dellwood and Deepdene looking at native plants and hope to see some wildlife and early spring wildflowers

Saturday and Sunday, Visitors will walk through Dellwood and Deepdene observing the topography, plant species, wildlife, and possibly spring's early arrivals in the park.

Visitors will stroll through the pastoral park segments of Springdale, Virgilee, Oak Grove and Shadyside observing Olmsted's landscape while learning about the park restoration in the late 1990's - early 2000's and the "lively" neighborhood residents from the early 1900's.

This tour is appropriate for children ages 12 and up. We recommend good walking shoes, sunscreen, water bottle, bug spray, and a hat. Attendees may park on Clifton Road or South Ponce de Leon Avenue.

  • If the event is full, please sign up for the waiting list. You will be notified if a spot becomes available.
  • Saturday tour: Meet at Clifton Road & 1712 S. Ponce de Leon Ave ATL 30307
  • Sunday tour: Meet at the corner of Springdale Road and South Ponce de Leon AVE ATL 30307

Good to know

Highlights

  • In person

Refund Policy

No refunds

Location

Deepdene and Dellwood Park

1775 Ponce de Leon Avenue

Atlanta, GA 30307

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The Atlanta Preservation Center
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