Briarwood Recreation Center to close for park renovations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Brookhaven, GA, Sept. 14, 2023 – With the Brookhaven City Council’s approval Sept. 12 of one of the final Park Bond construction contracts, Briarwood Recreation Center will close for park renovations beginning Oct. 1.

“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.” 

The Council approved a contract for $4,609,369 with Sovereign Cooper.

The Parks Bond-funded Briarwood Park improvements include:

1. Reconstructed parking lot with improved lighting, dumpster pad, and EV chargers
2. Resurfaced driveway off Briarwood Road with new entry sign
3. Stormwater improvements to bring the property into compliance with the current City stormwater ordinance
   • Underground detention below parking lot
   • Bioswales
   • Detention ponds
4. New, larger community garden
5. Loop trail in wooded area with bridge crossing the stream
6. Removal of driveway entrance off Briarwood Way for pedestrian sidewalk entrance and added sidewalk entrance closer to Drew Valley Road

The recreation center will be closed beginning Oct. 1 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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