The Westside Park in Atlanta will eventually grow to 280 acres and become the largest park in Atlanta.
Josh Green reports: "Following 15 years of planning across three mayoral administrations and more than a year of pandemic-induced delays, the first phase of what's expected to be Atlanta’s largest park will open to the public [this] week."
Officials cut the ribbon for the park on Tuesday, August 17, but local media were invited to preview the park on the Friday prior.
"Ground broke on the project at the former Bellwood Quarry in 2018, but the pandemic delayed opening plans and changed the scope," reports Green. "An expanded phase one will showcase $44 million worth of work when the gates open next week."
"Expect large sculptures, a playground and open fields, plus two and ½ miles of ADA-accessible bike and walking trails linked to the marquee attraction: the 'grand overlook' on high cliffs of the former quarry," adds Green.
An article, also written by Green, from March 2021 shared images from an aerial tour of the massive park.
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