Residents of Cabbagetown gathered on June 23 to celebrate the opening of the new Krog Tunnel Pocket Park, transforming a once-neglected corner into a public space designed for rest, art, and community connection.

A Community-Driven Project

The park, located at the entrance to Cabbagetown near the Krog Street Tunnel, was created through a partnership between the Cabbagetown Initiative, District 5 Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari’s office, Soules Landscaping, local artists, and neighborhood volunteers.

Executive Director of The Cabbagetown Initiative John Dirga described the space as a “special place of rest” where people can pause before continuing along the Beltline. The park also strengthens connections between the neighborhood’s sidewalks, murals, and locally owned businesses.

Artist Peter Ferrari, whose new mural anchors the park, reflected on Cabbagetown’s role in his career and the neighborhood’s longstanding commitment to public art. Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari said their office awarded a $60,000 community grant to the Cabbagetown Initiative to create the park.

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