The park was created in 1973 through a donation from Robert W. Woodruff, the former president of the Coca-Cola Company.
The International Peace Fountain was designed to represent the city's role in the civil rights movement.
The park's site was formerly home to the Kimball House, a historic hotel that once hosted several U.S. presidents.
Woodruff Park houses the city's central library system headquarters nearby, influencing its high level of pedestrian traffic.
The park's design includes an extensive grid of paved walkways specifically oriented to align with the surrounding historical street patterns of Downtown Atlanta.
Woodruff Park is a 6-acre urban greenspace located in the heart of Downtown Atlanta, bounded by Peachtree Street, Edgewood Avenue, and Park Place. The park features the iconic International Peace Fountain, which consists of a series of cascading granite tiers. A central pavilion serves as a hub for community gatherings and hosts rotating art installations. The grounds incorporate permanent public art pieces, including the 'Atlantans' sculpture by Lucinda Bunnen. Strategically positioned as a pedestrian anchor, the park serves as a bridge between the central business district and the historic Fairlie-Poplar area. It functions as a managed city park under the jurisdiction of the Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation.
The elevated vantage point facing the International Peace Fountain with the Downtown Atlanta skyline as a backdrop.
Visit during local outdoor event days to see the park at its most active, or during weekday mornings for a quieter experience.
Stay on the well-lit, central pathways during evening visits to navigate the park layout most effectively.
Check the official Atlanta downtown event calendar before arriving, as the park frequently hosts public festivals and pop-up markets.
Do not leave personal belongings unattended on park benches or in the pavilion area.
Standard public park conduct applies; refrain from climbing on the fountain structure or public art installations.
