Centennial Olympic Park Live Cam

Centennial Olympic Park is a popular public park located in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. It holds significant historical and cultural importance as it was the focal point of the 1996 Summer Olympics, held in Atlanta to celebrate the centennial of the modern Olympic Games. Here's a brief overview of the park's history:

Planning and Construction:The idea to create a central gathering place for the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta was conceived in the early 1990s. The location chosen for the park was a blighted area of downtown Atlanta known as "The Gulch," which consisted of vacant lots, rundown buildings, and railroad tracks. The park's construction aimed to revitalize the area and serve as a lasting legacy of the Olympics.

The park's design was a collaborative effort between architects and landscape designers, led by Philip Tabb and Charles A. Phillips. They aimed to create a vibrant and accessible green space that could accommodate large crowds during the Games while remaining functional and appealing in the long term.