Program Update Summer 2019

The City of Brookhaven is home to more than 300 acres of the most beautiful parkland in Metro Atlanta. With aquatics, hiking, sports facilities and playgrounds, Brookhaven’s parks truly offer something for everyone. In November 2018, the Parks Bond referendum passed to authorize up to $40 million in capital improvements to Brookhaven parks and facilities.

The Park Bond Oversight Committee has met monthly since its first meeting in March 2019. Each session has focused on different parks and projects with updates on progress from Jacobs (Parks Bond Program Manager) and design firms Clark Patterson Lee (CPL) and Lose Design.

CPL and Lose Design completed the master plan process for the Bond Program parks. The Committee’s acceptance of the design proposals is an important step in moving individual projects toward construction. Here are highlights of the progress in the past few months.

ASHFORD PARK

Splashpad will feature a colorful soft surface with waterjets and sprays plus granite columns and seat  walls that can double as stage area.

New pavilion will be located on top of the hill beyond the splashpad.

TIMELINE: Splashpad and pavilion opening planned by Summer 2020
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BLACKBURN PARK

Marquee fence along Ashford Dunwoody Road completed in August 2019.
Renovation of entire parking lot includes new asphalt surface and resetting all granite curb.

South entry drive will be realigned to save 50” DBH oak tree.

TIMELINE: Renovations complete by end of 2019                                                                    UPDATE: Improvements will proceed in early 2020
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BRIARWOOD PARK POOL PROJECT

New pool will feature competitive and recreational sections.

The 75-foot long competitive side include six lanes for swim teams and lap swimmers.
Zero-entry recreational side includes spray features.

At 4,000 square feet, new pool house includes restrooms, locker rooms, concessions, ticket office, and lifeguard room.

City put project out to bid in mid-July and will award construction to the most qualified contractor who can complete the project on time and within budget.

TIMELINE: New pool facility slated to open Summer 2020
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BRIARWOOD PARK

Design is ongoing for community garden improvements, trail with boardwalk bridge, tennis court pavilion, and parking improvements.

TIMELINE: Construction to begin after pool completed in 2020

BROOKHAVEN PARK

Peachtree Road marquee fence and sidewalk waiting for land acquisition and permitting.
Lose Design held two informal community input sessions at park to get kids’ input and opinions on the new playground.

Playground will also feature two new single occupancy restrooms and a separate pavilion based on community input.

Community input also incorporated into plans for dog park improvements including two new single occupancy restrooms and pavilion.

TIMELINE: The Peachtree Road sidewalk and fence to start in 2019 with the remaining park improvements to follow in 2020
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LYNWOOD PARK

City staff and the Committee worked together to update the master plan to include a large splashpad and zero-entry pool along with a non-competitive lap pool.

Design is ongoing for the pool facility and artificial turf multi-use field.

TIMELINE: Construction to begin in 2020 for pool opening in Summer 2021

MURPHEY CANDLER PARK

Pool parking lot improvements and additional spaces to be complete by end of 2019. UPDATE: Improvements will proceed in early 2020
Loop road to playgrounds on Candler Lake Road East needs to be replaced.

Testing of existing roadway completed earlier this summer showed repaving road would not be enough to meet park’s needs.

Options for new playground are being developed and will be shared with the Committee in September.
New community green space circled by loop road is in design and expected to be under construction in late 2019. UPDATE: Improvements will proceed in early 2020
South trail around baseball fields is in discussion with EPD concerning permitting.
City has coordinated with state Environmental Protection Division (EPD) Safe Dams Program to develop preliminary plans for south boardwalk (located on dam).

Once final plans and permitting completed, construction expected in the first half of 2020.

North boardwalk at lake’s inlet must be designed for crossing wetlands.

Construction must be coordinated with the lake dredging project.

Community meetings start in Fall 2019 to discuss programming for new community center.

TIMELINE: See individual projects above for anticipated timeline
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