With a generous grant from Northside Hospital, the Sandy Springs Conservancy (SSC) sought to contribute park amenities to the new Abernathy Greenway Linear Park. Starting in 2011, SSC formed a joint venture with Art Sandy Springs to create a new kind of playground for children of all ages – one filled with real art to play on, play with, or inspire imagination.

Together with SSC, ArtSS hosted a Playable Art Sculpture contest with over 100 entries and submissions from artists around the world. Entries were screened on the criteria of visual interest, interactive play, structural safety and artistic merit. ArtSS continues to promote the Playable Art Park as an exciting art destination for kids of all ages.