Hairston Park receives $142,000 in funding for playground, gazebo

The upgrades also include water fountains, picnic tables, grills, shrubs and dog park fencing.

“Parks are a terrific investment, raising the quality of life and an area’s economic profile,” Costello said.

DeKalb Commissioner Steve Bradshaw said the park needs renovations.

“Years of deferred maintenance have taken a toll on what once were park jewels,” said Bradshaw, whose district covers the Stone Mountain area.

Construction is planned to begin this year and continue in 2018.

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