Groundbreaking for Briarwood Park improvements on Nov. 1
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Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 24, 2023 – A special groundbreaking ceremony will be conducted on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at 4 p.m. to kick off construction activities to build out improvements to Briarwood Park at 2235 Briarwood Way NE in Brookhaven.
“I’m thrilled for our district and the City that we are taking yet another step in our commitment to amazing parks and greenspaces,” said District 2 Councilwoman Jennifer Owens. “Briarwood Park is such an asset to our community. After these improvements, Briarwood Park will be an even better place for the community to gather and enjoy the new and refreshed amenities.”
Improvements to Briarwood Park are one of the last remaining projects under the 2018 Park Bond, approved by voters after substantial public input.
Planned improvements include
- Reconstructed parking lot with improved lighting, dumpster pad, and EV chargers
- Resurfaced driveway off Briarwood Road with new entry sign
- Stormwater improvements to bring the property into compliance with the current City stormwater ordinance to include:
- Underground detention below parking lot
- Bioswales
- Detention ponds
- New, larger community garden
- Loop trail in wooded area with bridge crossing the stream
- Removal of driveway entrance off Briarwood Way for pedestrian sidewalk entrance and added sidewalk entrance closer to Drew Valley Road
The recreation center will remain closed for parking lot and underground detention work. The parking lot and access will be completed in time for the 2024 pool season. The playground and tennis courts will remain open during construction. The Briarwood Park pool, completed and opened in 2020, was also funded by the Parks Bond Program.
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