A new neighborhood park opened in November, 2017 in Peachtree Park, a neighborhood located between Piedmont Road and Ga. 400 south of Peachtree Road, bringing community space to the neighborhood, adding to a trail and a community garden that had been previously installed
The new park, which includes 0.19 acres of land purchased by the city, will serve as an entrance to the trail, which runs from the end of Burke Road to Darlington Commons Court. The opening of the new park was marked with a ribbon-cutting led by District 7 Councilmember Howard Shook.
One of the main goals of the trail is to provide a place for recreation. Along the trail are 10 “fit stations,” which are simple equipment stations that allow users to preform basic exercises like pull-ups, sit-ups and push-ups. The park’s new master plan calls for 10 more fit stations for the trail.
Additionally, the master plan proposes to add native plants in the park along the trail, protect trees and remove invasive and non-native species. Concepts for a “story circle” that could serve as a venue for community lectures, scout gatherings or acoustic concerts; a public art component in the form of painted bird houses; and artifacts that highlight the history of the nearby railroad are also included.
The 0.19-acre parcel, purchased by the city as part of the Buckhead Collection plan, aims to bring more green space to the area. Livable Buckhead brokered the purchase on behalf of the city, with city acquiring the land for $289,000 in July 2016 .
