Let's meet with fellow alums & family. This is a family & kid friendly event @ Riverside Park, Roswell (Atlanta). All local and visiting alums are welcome to attend
Driving Directions:
Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Rd, Roswell, GA 30075
Parking: Free Parking - Come early for the best spots (by 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM). Post the parking gets busy.
Website: https://www.atlantaareaparks.com/parks/riverside-park/
Event Details
*Event is free but please register (for planning purposes).
We will be meeting at Riverside Park @ Roswell. We will meet at the Picnic shelter (booked for Chicago Booth). We will have Hiking & Biking group or just sit & relax. We welcome all visiting Atlanta Alums and current students.
Hiking: Hiking group will start around 10: 30 AM. We will hike for 1 - 2 hrs. Beginners welcome. Get your hiking sticks, snacks, water and shoes.
Biking: Biking group will start around 10:30 AM (led by Neda). Bike is for 1-2 hrs. There are biking trails. Get your bike.
Kids : There is a Water Sprayground for kids. Get your own swim trunks, towels, and keep small change ready (There is a $2 entry free per person) for the Water sprayground. The Sprayground is near to the Picnic Shelter and can do in-out. There are also kid play areas.
Picnic: Not interested in hiking or biking, then just relax at the park - play board games/cards.There are limited benches. Get your own lawn chairs and umbrellas/blankets.
Food: Get your own packed lunch or shareable portions. Get plenty of water, Gatorade. Watercoolers are welcome. There is a concession stand at the Park facility (keep some small change handy).
*Some light food like Cookies / Pizza's may be ordered (TBD). Please register.
BBQ: Yes - There are public Picnic Grills. We will get coal. We can light up the grill and anyone interested can flip their burgers or skewers. BBQ enthusiasts are welcome to get food, display their BBQ skills. Shareable portions are always encouraged ! *Reachout (to the organizers below) closer to the time and we can share the number of people registered and plan.
Activities: Open - We welcome ideas and volunteers to lead group Activities - Cards, Bingo or any Adult Board games are all welcome. Kids are encouraged to get Kites, Soccer balls or any park games (that keeps them busy).
Parking: Free Parking - Come early for the best spots (by 9:30 AM). Post the parking gets busy.
All ideas are welcome !!!
Organizers:
Neda (Nedasharifaei@chicagobooth.edu) / (404) 468-2095
Vignesh GS (gsvignesh@gmail.com) / (872) 202 0749
Registration
Register Online
Event is free. Registration is encouraged (for head-count) and planning purposes
Deadline: 8/20/2022
Other Information
This is a kid friendly event.
Covid Precautions: Masks are encouraged but not required. Park rules apply (as needed).
Website (for more details): https://www.atlantaareaparks.com/parks/riverside-park/