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July 6, 2017

New Playground Coming to Gresham Park

Ribbon cutting to be held July 14

DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold an official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new playground at Gresham Park on Friday, July 14, at 10 a.m. The ceremony will be held at 3113 Gresham Road, Atlanta, GA 30316. 

District 3 Commissioner Larry Johnson contributed more than $235,000 in Park Bond funds towards the construction of the new outdoor playground at the park. The public is invited to join park staff and county officials at the ceremony. Attendees will also learn more about the upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.

The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs is hosting several events this month. For more information, contact LaShanda Davis, public relations specialist, at 404-371-3643 or lsdavis@dekalbcountyga.gov.

DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Events

• Henderson Park tennis court dedication, Wednesday, July 12, at 10 a.m., 2803 Henderson Road, Tucker, GA 30084

• Gresham Recreation Center playground dedication, Friday, July 14, at 10 a.m., 3113 Gresham Road, Atlanta, GA 30316

• Redan Park tennis court cedication, [dedication] Wednesday, July 19, at 10 a.m., 1745 Phillips Rd., Lithonia, GA 30058

• Longdale Park ribbon cutting, Friday, July 21, at 10 a.m., 1830 Longdale Drive, Atlanta, GA 30032  

• Midway Park playground ribbon cutting, Wednesday, July 26, at 10 a.m., 3181 Midway Road, Decatur, GA 30032

• Exchange Park football field dedication, Friday, July 28 at 10 a.m., 2771 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30034

• Wade Walker Park playground dedication, Saturday, July 29, at 10 a.m., 5585 Rockbridge Rd., Stone Mountain, GA 30088

DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs and District 1 Commissioner Nancy Jester will hold an official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new tennis courts at Henderson Park on Wednesday, July 12, at 10 a.m. The ceremony will be held at 2803 Henderson Road, Tucker, GA 30084.

A total of $155,800 was allocated from DeKalb County 2006 Park Bond funds to complete the tennis court renovations. The previous tennis courts were completely demolished and four new courts were placed in the same locations.

The public is invited to join park staff and county officials at the ceremony. Attendees will also learn more about Friends of Henderson Park, upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.

The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs is hosting several events this month. For more information, contact LaShanda Davis, public relations specialist, at 404-371-3643 or lsdavis@dekalbcountyga.gov