Legacy Decatur

07/08/2025

At Legacy Park, a greener Decatur comes to life. Its protected forests, meadows, and wetlands aren’t just beautiful, they’re vital habitat. Thanks to thoughtful stewardship, this 77-acre community asset has become a thriving refuge for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife.

By preserving and restoring these natural spaces, Legacy Decatur is helping ensure that nature has a lasting home in the heart of our city.

07/01/2025

At Legacy Decatur, we believe the threads of community are woven through shared experiences. That’s why we create and host events and public programs that bring people together—neighbors meeting neighbors, strangers becoming friends, and stories being shared across generations. Whether it’s Truckin’ Tuesday, Legacy Community Day, volunteering opportunities or more, our goal is the same: to build bridges and strengthen bonds. Because when we connect, we thrive
Follow along as we spotlight the ways we’re working toward a greener, more inviting, more connected Decatur. 🌿🏡🤝

06/23/2025

At Legacy Decatur, we’re proud to support spaces, programs and partnerships that invite togetherness—from community gardens and inclusive events to the nonprofits that call Legacy Park home. Together, we’re building a city that doesn’t just include people, but truly embraces them. Because a stronger community starts with an open invitation. Y’all come.

Follow along as we spotlight the ways we’re working toward a greener, more inviting, more connected Decatur. 🌿🏡🤝

06/17/2025

A greener Decatur doesn’t happen by accident—it grows from intention, partnership, and care. From restoring the Legacy Park forest to hosting native plant sales and cultivating community gardening, Legacy Decatur is helping nurture a city where sustainability takes root. Whether it’s planting pollinators, supporting local food systems, or simply creating places for nature to thrive, we’re proud to be part of what makes Decatur greener—together.

Follow along as we spotlight the ways we’re working toward a greener, more inviting, more connected Decatur. 🌿🏡🤝

06/06/2025

At Legacy Decatur, connection is at the heart of what we do—creating opportunities for people to gather, collaborate, and support one another. From public spaces like Legacy Park to partnerships with local nonprofits and community groups, we’re helping foster a city of neighbors.

Follow along as we spotlight the ways we’re working toward a greener, more inviting, more connected Decatur. 🌿🏡🤝

12/13/2024

Decatur’s Season of Giving has been bringing holiday joy to needy kids and seniors for over three decades. In this month’s Seeds of Community newsletter, we take a look behind the curtain of this extraordinary program. Read all about it: https://tinyurl.com/legacydecember

12/04/2024

Did you miss Giving Tuesday yesterday? There's still time and opportunity to give some thought to your own legacy. If you believe in the work we're doing — with Legacy Park and otherwise — and in the idea that an expansion of that work will make our city an even greener, more connected, and more attainable place to live, we encourage and welcome your support. Let’s be partners in the hard work of leaving Decatur better than we found it. Donate today: https://legacydecatur.org/give/

11/06/2024

Do you have a passion for community? Make a difference — a meaningful difference — in Decatur by joining the Legacy Decatur board. From recreation and environmental stewardship to housing opportunity and community building, we're leaving a lasting legacy for future generations. Learn more today: https://tinyurl.com/legacyboard

02/02/2024

Big thanks to Decatur City Lifestyle magazine who provides a great overview of Decatur Legacy Park this month. Click on through to read all about our work in environmental programs, recreation, housing and the arts.

A Positive Legacy How seventy-seven acres of historical land are strengthening the Decatur community through environmental preservation, recreation programs, and honoring the arts.

06/19/2023

Dine out Wednesday from 4-7pm at La Chiquiada and help support our Bicentennial legacy projects. Eat well, do well! (And if you can't make it, you can still support the effort with a donation here: https://legacydecatur.org/bicentennial-fund/)

02/27/2023

This year’s Black History program is shaping up to be something special. Everyone is welcome!

Join us Tuesday, Feb. 28 at Ebster Recreation Center, 105 Electric Ave., as we celebrate the spirit of Homecoming. The event will kick off at 5:15 p.m. and will include music, dance, a panel discussion, and a drumline. Everyone is invited. Participants are encouraged to represent their schools, place of worship, fraternity, sorority, neighborhood, etc. It’s going to be a party!!!!