Aviation Park

Phase II included the installation of four outdoor educational exhibits containing a series of panels, photographs, oral histories, and interactive elements that engage visitors in the exploration of aviation history and science. These exhibits explore the science of flight; jobs in aviation; the history of flight on the local, state, and national levels; and the pilot’s experience in the cockpit. All exhibits are aligned with the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE), creating numerous opportunities for the use of Aviation Park as a field trip destination.

The Aviation Park Teacher Packet was developed as a part of this phase in partnership with the Department of Museums, Archives and Rare Books at Kennesaw State University. The teacher packet supports K-5 on and offsite learning at Aviation Park and includes activities corresponding with the four onsite exhibits.

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Located at the center of the Mechanics in Motion is an iconic 1964 Musketeer A23 Beechcraft Airplane mounted on a pole 16 feet above grade that was refurbished and installed as a part of Phase II. The plane lights were converted to LED lights and re-configured to point downward and light up the area at night. An aviation-themed art structure and sign designed and constructed by Kennesaw State Master Craftsman Program was installed at the corner of Barrett Lakes Boulevard and Cobb Place Boulevard to identify Aviation Park. 

Phase II was funded by the Town Center Community with help from generous corporate and foundation donations as well as a $35,000 grant from the Georgia Department of Education. Installation of the final exhibits for Phase II is scheduled for early summer 2023.