Ribbon cutting on May 8 for new universally-accessible playground

Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst, center, and Councilwoman Linley Jones, far right, join representatives of the Murphey Candler Park Conservancy and Resurgens Charitable Foundation last October to break ground on the new ADA-accessible playground at Murphey Candler. The ribbon cutting for the new park’s dedication is set for May 8.

Brookhaven, GA. April 30, 2019 – The public is invited to join Brookhaven dignitaries for the ribbon cutting and dedication of a new ADA-accessible playground at Murphey Candler Park, 1551 W. Nancy Creek on May 8 at 4 p.m. The innovative new play space is located between the park’s pool house and the Sea Scout Hut.

The project was made possible by the partnership of the Murphey Candler Park Conservancy (MCPC) and a $75,000 grant from Resurgens Charitable Foundation. 

“This universally inclusive playground is a wonderful addition to Murphey Candler Park,” said District 1 Councilmember Linley Jones. “We are grateful for the hard work of the MCPC, which has been improving the park and allowing it to thrive for many years, long before Brookhaven became a city.”

Last year, Brookhaven’s parks project team, led by GreenbergFarrow, held a series of hands-on community workshops, which included the community’s young people.  The youth were encouraged to voice and draw their ideas of the elements that they would like to have in their future playgrounds.  The ideas that they shared resulted in the programing of the Murphey Candler Park Nature Play Zone, which is focused on the creation of a facility that is welcoming, useable and enjoyable for children of all abilities.  This universally-accessible nature play zone includes:

1.  Entry Infinity Symbol Mosaic

2.  Family-Sized Basket Swings

3.  Musical Instrument Zone

4.  Caulk Board Drawing Zone

5.  Two Chutes and Ladders Natural Climbing and Slide Zones

“We are excited that this grant allowed us to build a playground that meets all the needs of our youngest citizens here in Brookhaven,” said Brookhaven Parks & Recreation Director Brian Borden.

The MCPC is a 501c3 non-profit run by area residents.  More information can be found at www.murpheycandlerpark.org.

Since 2001, Resurgens Charitable Foundation has raised funds to build specially-designed "all abilities" playgrounds for children in the metropolitan Atlanta area. More information can be found at www.resurgensfoundation.com.

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