New Briarwood Park treehouse takes playtime to a new level

Brookhaven, GA, Aug. 13, 2019 - Brookhaven celebrated the official opening of the new state-of-the-art playground equipment that literally adds a new dimension to fitness and exercise.  The ribbon cutting for the Briarwood Park Treehouse was held Tuesday, Aug. 12, with many playground fans in attendance.

The latest addition to Brookhaven’s park system is a creative take on a childhood favorite.  The adventurous piece consists of three elevated treehouses in a triangular formation that interconnect by rope ladders. It was designed to combine physical activity while teaching youngsters how to transform ideas into fun solutions.

“This treehouse feature is something new and different that engages children and holds their attention, which was what was called for in the master plans that were developed from resident input,” said Mayor John Ernst. “We are making substantial headway on master plans for all of Brookhaven’s parks, thanks to the Parks Bond that voters approved last fall. Using that funding, soon we will be breaking ground on the new Briarwood Park pool.”

Coordinated by GreenbergFarrow, the custom-designed treehouses were created by KOMPAN, the world’s leading manufacturer of playground equipment.

“In our park planning, we try to look for ways to shape happier and healthier communities by offering excellent play, sports, and fitness solutions for people of all ages and abilities,” added Parks and Recreation Director Brian Borden. “Through play and exercise, those who enjoy our parks have fun, learn, and develop as individuals and as groups of people. We believe this is the very cornerstone of a happier and healthier community.”

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