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Encyclopedia > Centennial Olympic Park

Fountain of Rings
Fountain of Rings
Fountain of Rings at night
Fountain of Rings at night
Symbolic olympiad torch
Symbolic olympiad torch

Centennial Olympic Park is a 21 acre (85,000 m²) public park located in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, USA that is owned and operated by the Georgia World Congress Center Authority. The park was built by the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games (ACOG) as part of the infrastructure improvements for the Centennial 1996 Summer Olympics. ACOG's chief executive, Billy Payne, conceived it as both a central gathering location for visitors and spectators during the Olympics and as a lasting legacy for the city. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (768x1024, 644 KB) Summary This shows the fountains at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, Georgia. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (768x1024, 644 KB) Summary This shows the fountains at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, Georgia. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1062x1190, 221 KB) Centennial Olympic Park Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Date: 18 Nov 2005 File links The following pages link to this file: Centennial Olympic Park Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1062x1190, 221 KB) Centennial Olympic Park Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Date: 18 Nov 2005 File links The following pages link to this file: Centennial Olympic Park Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used... His statue at the Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1512x2016, 441 KB) Centennial Olympic Park Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Date: 18 Nov 2005 File links The following pages link to this file: Centennial Olympic Park Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1512x2016, 441 KB) Centennial Olympic Park Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Date: 18 Nov 2005 File links The following pages link to this file: Centennial Olympic Park Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used... There are several places in the world called Centennial Park: Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, Georgia Centennial Park, New South Wales is a park in Sydney, Australia Centennial Park, Canada Centennial Park, Nashville, Tennessee, USA exists on the former grounds of the Tennessee Centennial Exposition This is a disambiguation page... This article needs additional references or sources to facilitate its verification. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Central business district. ... This article is about the state capital of Georgia. ... Motto: (traditional) In God We Trust (official, 1956–present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at the federal level; English de facto Government Federal Republic  - President George W. Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence - Declared - Recognized... Categories: 1996 Summer Olympics ... A centennial is a 100-year anniversary of an event, or the celebrations pertaining thereto. ... The 1996 Summer Olympics, formally known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and informally known as the Centennial Olympics, were celebrated in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. ... Billy Payne was named president and chief executive officer of the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games. ... The five Olympic rings were designed in 1913, adopted in 1914 and debuted at the Games at Antwerp, 1920. ... For other uses, see City (disambiguation). ...

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Location

The park is surrounded by many major Atlanta Landmarks; the Georgia World Congress Center, Georgia Dome, Philips Arena and the CNN Center are all on the west side of the park and the Georgia Aquarium and the new World of Coca-Cola on the North side of the park. It is bounded by Marietta Street to the west, Baker Street to the north and Centennial Olympic Park Drive to the east and south. Andrew Young International Boulevard, named for the former Atlanta mayor and U.N. ambassador, runs through the southern portion of the park. The park property was previously a variety of vacant lots and abandoned, run-down and industrial buildings. The Georgia World Congress Center or GWCC is the major convention center in Atlanta, run by the state of Georgia. ... The Georgia Dome is a domed stadium located in Atlanta, Georgia that is owned and operated by The State of Georgia who operates The Dome, The Georgia World Congress Center, and Centennial Olympic Park. ... For the stadium of PSV Eindhoven, see Philips Stadion. ... The CNN Center is the world headquarters of the Cable News Network (CNN). ... The Georgia Aquarium, located in Atlanta, Georgia at Pemberton Place, is billed as the worlds largest aquarium with more than 8 million US gallons (30,000 m³; 30,000,000 liters) of marine and fresh water, 1. ... World of Coca-Cola rotating logo in front of the main building in downtown Atlanta (the other side says Coke). The World of Coca-Cola is a permanent exhibition featuring the history of Coca-Cola and its well-known advertising. ... Andrew Jackson Young, Jr. ... This article is about the United Nations, for other uses of UN see UN (disambiguation) Official languages English, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Arabic Secretary-General Kofi Annan (since 1997) Established October 24, 1945 Member states 191 Headquarters New York City, NY, USA Official site http://www. ... For other uses, see Ambassador (disambiguation). ...


Features

A key feature of the park is the "world famous" Fountain of Rings interactive fountain which features computer-controlled lights and jets of water synchronized with music played from speakers in light towers surrounding the fountain. The fountain forms a splash pad that was designed for children to frolic in, as well as for concert-goers and joggers to cool off in on hot Atlanta summer days. The waterplay area consists of 251 jets that shoot 12 to 35 feet (4 to 10 m) in the air, and also creates a beautiful water sculpture that's essentially the front yard of the nearby museum. An important formal architectural landmark that is also a fun and playful space, the computer controlled fountain concept has since been replicated in other urban designs such as Dundas Square in Toronto and in commercial uses such as the Bellagio Fountains at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The worlds highest fountain: King Fahds Fountain in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Three traditional fountain features: a low jet, a pair of raised basins, and sculpture with a water theme, here hippocamps (Villa Borghese, Rome) A traditional fountain is an arrangement where water issues from a source (Latin fons... Urban beach style splash pad located within the municipal swimming baths of Torontos High Park A splash pad is an area for water play that has no standing water. ... Dundas Square. ... Bellagio is a hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, USA. It is owned by MGM Mirage and was built on the site of demolished Dunes hotel and casino. ... For further information, see Las Vegas metropolitan area and Las Vegas Strip. ...


The fountain area is surrounded by flags representing the host countries of each Summer Olympics preceding the 1996 games and columns reminiscent of ancient Greece. There are several pieces of sculpture scattered through the park including a statue of Pierre de Coubertin, father of the modern Olympic movement. A small amphitheatre is located at the southern end of the park. The Summer Olympic Games are an international multi-sport event held every four years, organised by the International Olympic Committee. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... The term ancient Greece refers to the periods of Greek history in Classical Antiquity, lasting ca. ... Sculptor redirects here. ... His statue at the Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta. ... The Colosseum in Rome, Italy. ...


Use during the Olympics

During the Olympics, the park contained sponsor exhibits, hosted entertainment and medal presentations, and was a hotbed for pin trading. The celebrations in the park were marred by the July 27th bombing which killed two people and injured over one hundred others. Security at the park and at all sporting venues was subsequently raised to include bag searches and metal detectors at all entrances. The bombing site is adjacent to the Park's "Centennial Tree." The Centennial Olympic Park bombing was a terrorist bombing on July 27, 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia during the 1996 Summer Olympics, the first of four committed by Eric Robert Rudolph. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Inductive sensor. ...


Use after the Olympics

Closed shortly after the Olympics for renovations (including installation of grass) until spring 1998, Centennial Olympic Park now plays host to thousands of visitors a year. It also hosts several events including a summer popular music concert series (On the Bricks) as well as an annual Independence Day concert and fireworks display. Portions of the park are available for rental for private events. This article is about the genre of popular music. ... For other uses, see Concert (disambiguation). ... Fourth of July redirects here. ... For other uses, see Concert (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Fireworks (disambiguation). ...


Engraved bricks

The park was paid for in part by the donations of thousands of individuals who "bought" bricks engraved with the short message of their choice and laid as pavers throughout the park. The contribution for each brick was US$35. The message was allowed 15 characters on each of two lines. The finished bricks were laid in alternating light (tan) and dark (brick red) groups comprising a large portion of the 800,000 bricks used in the park's construction. Many contributors ordered replica bricks to keep for themselves as souvenirs. A Donation is a gift given, typically to a cause or/and for charitable purposes. ... See also Wikimedia Commons has multimedia related to: Bricks Masonry Brickwork Ceramics Fire brick In role-playing games, a brick is a character whose main useful skill is being able to take a great deal of damage (usually physical damage) and act as a shield for weaker allies. ... USD redirects here. ... For other uses, see Souvenir (disambiguation). ...


Economic impact

The park has become a catalyst for new development in Atlanta's downtown. The new World of Coca-Cola museum opened on May 24, 2007, next to the Georgia Aquarium just north of the park, and Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta opened on March 1, 2004 on a corner northeast of the park. Other significant attractions or developments surrounding the park include The Georgia World Congress Center, the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Atlanta Apparel Mart, the Omni Hotel, the Tabernacle (formerly a House of Blues location during the games), and the CNN Center, CNN's world headquarters. The Georgia Dome and Philips Arena are just a block away. World of Coca-Cola rotating logo in front of the main building in downtown Atlanta (the other side says Coke). The World of Coca-Cola is a permanent exhibition featuring the history of Coca-Cola and its well-known advertising. ... The Georgia Aquarium, located in Atlanta, Georgia at Pemberton Place, is billed as the worlds largest aquarium with more than 8 million US gallons (30,000 m³; 30,000,000 liters) of marine and fresh water, 1. ... The Georgia World Congress Center or GWCC is the major convention center in Atlanta, run by the state of Georgia. ... House of Blues Sunset, in West Hollywood House of Blues (HOB) is a chain of music halls and restaurants founded in 1992 by Hard Rock Cafe founder Isaac Tigrett and his friend and investor Dan Aykroyd. ... The CNN Center is the world headquarters of the Cable News Network (CNN). ... The Cable News Network, commonly known as CNN, is a major cable television network founded in 1980 by Ted Turner. ... The Georgia Dome is a domed stadium located in Atlanta, Georgia that is owned and operated by The State of Georgia who operates The Dome, The Georgia World Congress Center, and Centennial Olympic Park. ... For the stadium of PSV Eindhoven, see Philips Stadion. ...


2008 Tornado

Tornado Damage to Centennial Olympic ParkBase of toppled light tower visible near middle of photo
Tornado Damage to Centennial Olympic Park
Base of toppled light tower visible near middle of photo

On March 14, 2008, Centennial Park sustained minor damage when a tornado tore through downtown Atlanta. Two of the 65-foot-tall light towers were blown down. It was the first tornado to hit the downtown area since weather record keeping began in the 1880s.[1][2]

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Centennial Olympic Park | Museum/Attraction Review | Atlanta | Frommers.com (617 words)
Centennial Olympic Park, one of the most enduring legacies of the 1996 Olympic Games, is a living monument to the city's memories -- both good and bad -- of that seminal event.
If you're visiting the park on your own, and not coming for a specific event, your first stop should be the visitor center on International Boulevard, in the southwest corner of the park, across from the CNN Center.
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Centennial Olympic Park, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is one of the favorite lasting additions to the city of Atlanta for the 1996 Summer Olympic Games.
Centennial Olympic Park was first carved out of an area of downtown Atlanta that was once less than beautiful, but today the park is one of the nicest urban parks in the country.
The park was closed in 1996, after the games, and reopened in 1998 with improvements that made the park ideal for permanent use.
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