Master Plan Progress
Upgrading parks and offering more recreation opportunities was a major focus of Brookhaven becoming a city in 2012. To that end, the Brookhaven City Council in 2014 approved the Comprehensive Parks & Recreation Master Plan following a series of public input meetings. To enhance the Comprehensive Parks Master Plan and to provide further detail, Site Specific Master Park Plans for each individual park in the city of Brookhaven were completed in February 2016.
Work is now complete for Georgian Hills Park Phase I, Clack's Corner, Skyland Park, and Murphey Candler Park Open Space Field:
Completed Georgian Hills Park Phase I projects include: picnic shelter; open space field with Bermuda grass and irrigation system; playground; 1/10 of a mile walking trail; outdoor half-court basketball court; sidewalk and entrance to park off Clairmont Road.
Clack’s Corner Park projects include: improved site drainage system to include a new river rock drainage swale along with improved storm-water drainage system for the surrounding areas of the park; community lawn area at the park sodded with Zoysia grass and a new irrigation system installed; granite park monument sign; brick pavers along with granite cobble edging along the new plaza and walkways; benches, swing benches, movable tables and chairs, and new trash receptacles; granite information kiosk.
Completed Murphey Candler Park Open Space Field projects include: multi-purpose field including new Bermuda Sod with Irrigation system; 10’ wide concrete perimeter trail; granite seat wall that allows park visitors a great view of activities going on in the park; entrance plaza into park from Candler Lake East; landscaping with irrigation system.
The new Skyland Park was built in 2018. It's amenities include solar charging stations for personal devices; the area's only sand volleyball court, open green space, playground, hammocks, two dog parks, restrooms, and an electric car charging station.
Proposed Park Bond funding for Ashford Park: $1,943,954
Improvements to Ashford Park will include a splash pad, granite seat walls, and furnishings. Click here for the list of items included in the approved Park Bond Referendum.
Proposed Park Bond funding for Blackburn Park: $1,279,810
Improvements to Blackburn Park will include marquee fencing and parking lot renovations. Click here for the list of items included in the approved Park Bond Referendum.
Proposed Park Bond funding for Briarwood Park: $7,013,100
Improvements to Briarwood Park will include renovations to the pool, a northeast trail bridge, a park-wide multiuse trail, and tennis court lighting. Click here for the list of items included in the approved Park Bond Referendum.
Proposed Park Bond funding for Brookhaven Park: $6,000,000
It is expected that the first $4 million of funding for Brookhaven Park would go toward Peachtree Road access and beautification as well as improvements and programming for the dog park. Click here for the list of items included in the approved Park Bond Referendum.
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.
Proposed Park Bond funding for Murphey Candler Park I: $8,984,138
Improvements to Murphey Candler Park will include a boardwalk, new community building, trail renovations and horseshoe playground. Click here for the list of items included in the approved Park Bond Referendum.
