Hardy Ivy Park

This small park provides big opportunities for viewing public art.

Average Rating

50

History
As the 19th century dawned, intrepid settler Hardy Ivy established a farm here--before the coming of the railroad that would tie the region's fate to its booming future. Today,...

Posted by by Contributor at Citysearch on August 14, 2003. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Average Rating

60

Fine little park on the way to Gladys Knights from Centennial.

Posted by Harry H. on June 20, 2015. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

This small park provides big opportunities for viewing public art.

History As the 19th century dawned, intrepid settler Hardy Ivy established a farm here--before the coming of the railroad that would tie the region's fate to its booming future. Today, the park stares straight down Peachtree Street into the heart of the metropolis. What's ThereCheck out the array of public art: the Education Pavilion, a four-columned Greek structure; "Ballet Olympia," a colossal and graceful meditation on dance (across the street); "Early Mace," a beautiful, abstract sculpture in burnished metal; and John Portman's SunTrust Plaza. Recreation FactorZero--the tiny lawn and...

Posted by Contributor on August 14, 2003. Brought to you by Citysearch.