Lynwood Park Planning
Proposed Park Bond funding for Lynwood Park: $10,977,393
Improvements to Lynwood Park will include a lap pool, an open space field, and landscaping.
Brookhaven GIS tracks Lynwood Park progress
As Lynwood Park undergoes major improvements, the City's GIS department is tracking progress with drone flyovers and site plan comparisons. Click here to view the progress.
Preparing Site for Splashpad and Other Amenities
Demolition was complete by late March 2022 for the new splashpad and grading will be in progress through April. Work on the stormwater system, sanitary sewer, underground detention, and pool house footings is also planned to start later in April. The project is scheduled to be complete at the end of 2022 so that the splashpad and pool will be ready for Summer 2023.
The picture below shows site work progress through early June and footings for the poolhouse getting started.
The picture below shows initial site clearing and prep work in early April.
Lynwood Park Groundbreaking
Mayor John Ernst and District 1 Councilwoman Linley Jones broke ground on Lynwood Park improvements on January 6, 2022. A series of upgrades are taking place at Lynwood thanks to the Park Bond, approved by voters in 2018. Upgrades include a splashpad, new pool, pool house with restrooms, and new ball field.
Click image to watch the groundbreaking and learn more about the planned upgrades.
Historic Lynwood Park Set to Begin Historic Transformation
At its business meeting on Oct. 26, 2021 the City of Brookhaven awarded $9.25 million in contracts for all of the improvements to Lynwood Park called for in the Park Bond referendum, overwhelmingly approved by voters in 2018 after substantial public input. These projects will transform the historic school turned recreation center, as well as the surrounding park area, while marking its historical significance to the City. Keep reading here for more details.
New splashpad is just one of the improvements at Lynwood Park.
UPDATE (7/22/19): The Lynwood Park Master Plan has been updated to include a splash pad and zero-entry pool along with the lap pool. See the park plan draft and pool area plan draft below for details. The current design has been discussed at several Park Bond Oversight Committee meetings and the design team has been instructed to proceed with design of the new aquatic features and the rest of the park.
The Park Bond project will also include the associated pool buildings, parking lot improvement, artificial turf multi-purpose field and restrooms, food truck driveway, and plaza area.
The road connection remains as a future part of the Master Plan.
Lynwood Park Master Plan Rendering
About: Surrounded by a neighborhood of gentrified homes, Lynwood Park’s amenities appeal to a wide range of park goers with its Community Center (with basketball court), swimming pool, tennis courts, and Brookhaven Parks and Recreation headquarters. Also found within the sprawling 10-acre park are a picnic pavilion, playground, mixed use sports fields, and an abundance of greenspace.
The Lynwood Park Community Day, held annually, kicks off with a parade and includes a cookout, live music, and fun games and activities.
Fun facts about Lynwood Park: Each year, the Junior Miss Pageant & Talent Show, for ages 4-13, provides a venue for youngsters to show off their favorite talent or skill with all participants invited to ride in the Community Day parade. At another popular event, Parent’s Night Out, park staff “babysits” youngsters so mom and dad can have some quality time together. Kids are treated to dinner, games, and activities.
