Dunwoody residents are asked to lend their voice to planning for a new city park, according to a press release.

Dunwoody Parks and Recreation is seeking input on two new park properties. Public input will be critical to developing master plans for parks at the former Austin school site on Roberts Drive and the recently-purchased property on Vermack Road.

“We look forward to learning more about residents’ ideas and interests as we build on the great park assets we already have to enjoy,” said Dunwoody Parks and Recreation Director Brent Walker. “Our consultants will take what we learned from an initial survey about the Austin site last year and build on that to shape the vision for these parks.”

A survey is available online through Sept. 17 at www.surveymonkey.com/r/YJFB5HT

The survey seeks to replicating amenities already offered at other Dunwoody parks, such as the dog park, amphitheater, skate park and disc golf, according to authorities. The survey assumes that popular amenities such as walking trails and picnic pavilions are already under consideration in the master plan for the new parks. Additional public engagement opportunities will be announced after initial survey results are compiled.

The Vermack property is 9.29 acres and includes an open field and wooded area. The former Austin school site is 10 acres and also provides a mix of open space and woods. Two existing playgrounds on the Austin site have been refurbished and will be open to the public soon.

“There is so much potential with these properties,” Walker added. “We’ll take our lead from residents as we work to find the best and most appropriate uses for both.”

Information: dunwoodyga.gov

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