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Contact Info
Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs
233 Peachtree Street, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
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PURPOSE
- To create an oasis for urban landscape.
- To provide historical significance.
- To create a focal point for activities.
- To encourage community spirit and involvement.
STRATEGIC GOALS
- To provide safe, well maintained, accessible and well funded parks.
- To provide accessible recreational programs that emphasize learning and life skills.
- To enrich residents and visitors with cultural and art infused experiences.
- To prioritize and upgrade existing capital assets.
EXISTING FACILITIES
- 33 recreation centers
- 3 community centers
- 5 tennis centers
- 5 natatoriums
- 17 outdoor pools
- 1 special facility
- 182 tennis courts
- 75 basketball courts
- 110 ball fields
- 112 playgrounds
PARK & GREENSPACE ACREAGE
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Categories
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Number
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Total Acreage per Category
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Percentage of Total Acreage
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Type of Park
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100 + acres
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8
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1,182
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35%
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Regional
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30 - 100 acres
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14
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789
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23%
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Community
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15 - 30 acres
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12
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323
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9%
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Regional, Neighborhood and/or Community
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Less than 15 acres
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314
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717
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22%
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Neighborhood/Misc.(including garden and/or triangle blocks)
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Nature preserves
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7
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392
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11%
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Greenspace
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| TOTAL |
355
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3,403
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100%
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Last updated: 2/4/2013 10:12:36 AM