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ParkPride Meeting at Peachtree Hills Park Rec Center Tuesday November 8 7:30am

Free Doughnuts! On Thursday November 8, from 7:30 a.m. (yup- a.m.) until 9am, Park Pride is hosting it’s monthly park enthusiast meeting at the Peachtree Hills Recreation Center. Stop by (it’s OK if you’re a little late), enjoy coffee and doughnuts, meet park supporters from other parks and have a chance to talk to Atlanta… Read More: ParkPride Meeting at Peachtree Hills Park Rec Center Tuesday November… »

Volunteers Were Amazing!

Volunteers Were Amazing! On Sunday October 7, volunteers from Butler Tobin Law firm, joined by other fine folks, spread wood chips on the trail behind the Recreation Center. See pics here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Friends-of-Peachtree-Hills-Park-1886263368265932/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2691120257780235

Let’s Get This Fixed

Over a year ago the Parks Department let the developer next to the park remove trees to make it easier and cheaper for them to install a storm water overflow pipe through the park. In addition to other requirements, the developer was to repave the parking lot and paint the Recreation Center. If you’ve visited… Read More: Let’s Get This Fixed »

Kale Yes! Plants Needed for the Children’s Garden

Lauren (Peachtree Hills Park Recreation staff), is leading kids in planting Fall vegetables in the children’s garden near the tennis courts. If you can donate plants, please contact her at: lajames@atlantaga.gov to coordinate your delivery.

Exercise in the fresh Fall air! (Volunteers Needed)

On Sunday October 7, from 9am-noon, a small group of volunteers are coming to the park to spread wood chips on the trail behind the Recreation Center. We need YOU to come help. Please let me know if you’ll be there: friendsofphpark@bellsouth.net

The Park Needs Your Help!

We’ve reported this wall for two years and it’s still broken. Our Recreation Center offers no programs for neighbors and if we want to meet there we are charged a fee (while folks from other counties use the gym for free). The Parks Department let a developer remove multiple trees. But there’s hope! The City… Read More: The Park Needs Your Help! »

Wall finally to be fixed…not!

Correction:  As of June 2, 2018, over a year since it was reported, the wall still hasn’t been repaired! After over a year and multiple requests, the Parks Department has hired a contractor to fix the playground wall. If YOU notice an issue, contact Parks Customer Service at: parkscustomerservice@atlantaga.gov or (404) 546-6813. Put the # in… Read More: Wall finally to be fixed…not! »