NEWS BRIEF: The largest park in Atlanta is now open
Photo credit: City of Atlanta
Atlanta’s largest green space was officially opened on Aug. 20 in a ribbon-cutting ceremony by Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. The 280-acre Westside Park cost $44 million and contains a 2.4 billion-gallon reservoir that could provide a 30-day emergency supply of water to the city. westsidepark-atl.com
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Westside Park
City: The Summer 2021 opening of the $44 million Westside Park will change the surrounding landscape far beyond just becoming the largest green space in the city. It will also serve as a catalyst for Westside neighborhoods and become the home of a critical backup source of drinking water for the entire city. Upon completion, the park will encompass a total of approximately 280 acres, nearly one hundred acres larger than Piedmont Park, and will connect Proctor Creek Greenway and Chattahoochee River Corridor with the Atlanta Beltline.
Westside Reservoir Park
The city has an ambitious vision for Bellwood Quarry. The 350-acre former mining site is now the Westside Reservoir Park. It is the city’s largest greenspace at almost double the size of Piedmont Park. In addition to a 45-acre reservoir, the park, is adjacent to the Beltline and Proctor Creek. Future plans include recreation facilities, possibly a new civic center, and a stunning skyline view.