Adopt-a-Park gets enthusiastic repsonse

The staff

at the Peachtree City Recreation Department is thrilled

over the response received since the

"Adopt-A-Park" Program began in April.

Since its inception six (6)

parks or tot lots have been adopted. Several residents,

who collectively call themselves "Friends,"

have grouped together to adopt Blue Smoke/ Windalier tot

lot because they especially enjoy the use of it and visit

it regularly.

Besides the Peachtree City

Boat Docks (Battery Way) being kept free of trash and

debris, the sand boxes in the playground area are raked

and smoothed out from time to time, thanks to Ivy Green

Lawn Service, Inc.

The owner of Ivy Green, who

lives near the park, also had some landscaping and

planting done to spruce up the area, which his company

has adopted.

Cub Scout Pack 211 at First

Presbyterian Church adopted Picnic Park. This group

coordinates a monthly clean up along with a Cub Scout

picnic and meeting.

Passersby may have noticed

the newly painted playground tunnels at Pebblepocket

Park. The Net Homeschoolers provided painters and the

Peachtree City Recreation Department donated paint and

supplies to revamp the playground area.

With some parental

assistance, the children painted the playground tunnels

bright blue and orange. The children had fun adding their

detailed personal touches to the project. The group has

now adopted the park for regular cleanup.

Brownie Girl Scout Troop

254 just recently adopted Rockspray Pond.

Others who wish to remain

anonymous have adopted Braelinn Recreation Complex.

These people are making a

significant difference in Peachtree City's public parks.

In recognition of their contribution, the city displays

an Adopt -A-Park sign at the parks with the names of

these individuals, organizations and businesses for their

hard work and contribution to help keep parks looking

their best.

There are still several

parks/tot lots or areas in larger parks available for

adoption. Now is the time when volunteers are needed due

to the abundance of activity in parks during the upcoming

months. You can make a difference as well.

For more information on

joining the Adopt-A-Park program, please call the

Recreation Administration Office any weekday from 8

am-5pm at 770-631-2542.