A guide to Centennial Olympic Park and its neighbors: park hours, Fountain of Rings show times, the aquarium, World of Coca-Cola and museums nearby.

Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. Park hours and rules come from the Georgia World Congress Center Authority, which runs the park; attraction hours and addresses from each attraction’s own website, linked below.

Centennial Olympic Park is the downtown park run by the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA). Around it sit a cluster of attractions: the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, the College Football Hall of Fame, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, the Children’s Museum of Atlanta and SkyView Atlanta.

At a glance

  • Park hours: daily 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; visitor center 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Fountain of Rings shows: noon, 2:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 9 p.m.
  • Dogs: on a leash at all times
  • Not allowed: e-scooters, e-bikes, skateboards, glass bottles, outside alcohol
  • Park events: GWCCA sales office, 404-223-4200; GWCCA Public Safety, 404-223-4911

The park

The park is open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., and its visitor information center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; events can change the hours. Pets must stay on a leash, and there are waste bag stations. Organized team sports are not allowed. Bikes, skates and skateboards are banned on the fountain plaza and brick areas but allowed on Andrew Young International Boulevard and the perimeter sidewalks; motorized vehicles, electric scooters and electric bicycles are banned outright, as are glass bottles, grills and alcohol brought in from outside. Source: GWCCA park guidelines.

The Fountain of Rings

The GWCCA calls the Fountain of Rings, shaped like the Olympic rings, the world’s largest interactive fountain with that symbol. It works as a zero-depth play area for children, and its show, with jets over 15 feet high, fog and a soundtrack, runs at noon, 2:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.; the evening shows add 360-degree LED lighting. Source: GWCCA, Fountain of Rings.

Attractions around the park

Attraction Address Hours Phone
Georgia Aquarium 225 Baker St. NW Daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 404-581-4000
World of Coca-Cola 121 Baker St. NW Varies by day; see its calendar 404-676-5151
College Football Hall of Fame 250 Marietta St. NW Wed.-Mon. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; last ticket 4:30 p.m. 404-880-4800
National Center for Civil and Human Rights 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. NW Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun. noon to 5 p.m.; last entry 4 p.m. 678-999-8990
Children’s Museum of Atlanta 275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive NW Posted daily on its site 404-659-5437
SkyView Atlanta 168 Luckie St. NW Sun.-Thu. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

National Center for Civil and Human Rights. Open Tuesday to Sunday; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Tickets are e-tickets and nonrefundable. The center lists several nearby paid lots and decks on its visit page (visit).

College Football Hall of Fame. The hall says hours can change and some spaces close for private events (College Football Hall of Fame).

World of Coca-Cola. Online ticket sales end an hour before closing each day (plan your visit).

Getting there

The Stone Mountain Trail starts at Centennial Olympic Park, according to the PATH Foundation. MARTA’s trip planner covers rail and bus routes downtown.

Frequently asked questions

What are Centennial Olympic Park’s hours? Daily 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; events can change them.

When are the Fountain of Rings shows? Noon, 2:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Can I bring my dog to Centennial Olympic Park? Yes, on a leash.

Are scooters and e-bikes allowed in Centennial Olympic Park? No.

What attractions are next to Centennial Olympic Park? The Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, the College Football Hall of Fame, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, the Children’s Museum and SkyView Atlanta.

What this means for you

  • The park is open to the public; the attractions around it sell tickets.
  • The Civil and Human Rights center’s hours run Tuesday to Sunday, and the College Football Hall of Fame is open Wednesday to Monday.

Related: kids’ activities, free things to do and holiday lights.