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Thanks to all who came out and joined us today for our Briarwood Park Clean-up day !!  We had a record turn out this time with nearly 20 hard working people.  The hiking trails were all cleared of debris and … Continue reading →

There is another clean-up day scheduled at Briarwood Park for Saturday Feb. 2nd from  9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.  Planned activities are for additional cleanup of underbrush around the perimeter of the new play ground area going in……….So, bring your … Continue reading →

All, Friends of Briarwood Park is meeting tonight Jan. 8th from 6:30-7:30. We’ll move back to the first Tuesday of every month in February. Revonda Moody from Dekalb Co will be giving us an update on the playground equipment. I’ll … Continue reading →

http://brookhaven.patch.com/articles/new-playground-equipment-arrives-at-briarwood-park#comment_5945099 Article published in Brookhaven Patch………….

Karen Whitehead, Terrell Carstens, Sue Binkert, Tom Riley 12.22.12 Brookhaven City Hall 9:30 AMThe Parks Committee presented to the Brookhaven City Council, Saturday, December 22, at Brookhaven City Hall.Sue Binkert began the discussion followed by Terrell Carstens and Karen Whitehead. … Continue reading →

From Revonda Moody of Dekalb County Parks & Recreation: “Here are the updates, as best I can forecast, some items are still in the hands of purchasing/contracting 1. PARKING LOT vendor selected (HEH Paving) tentatively scheduled to start 12/3/12 status … Continue reading →

“Well-maintained parks promote community engagement and civic pride. Neighborhood parks attract and connect individuals of all ages and ethnic backgrounds who share a vision for the betterment of their surroundings. Neglected public spaces can become vital community assets when residents, … Continue reading →

Friends of Briarwood Park will be hosting another clean-up day Saturday, Dec. 1st from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Bring your tools of destruction such as pruners, clippers, saws, gloves, etc. We will continue our focus on  undergrowth in the … Continue reading →

To promote physical activity and mental development, parks need great playgrounds. To make trails and walkways welcoming, parks need excellent horticulture. To lure tourists and other first-time visitors, parks need art, visual excitement‚ and high-quality workmanship. To make all users … Continue reading →