DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will host a Friends of the Park interest meeting along with Park Pride 7 to 8:30 p.m. April 2 at the Wade Walker Park Family YMCA, 5605 Rockbridge Road SW, Stone Mountain.

The meeting will educate citizens on the importance of community parks and how to partner with the county to keep them clean, safe and well used. Citizens will also have the chance to meet Park Pride staff and learn about various programs, funding, and leadership opportunities to engage local communities to improve their neighborhood park.

Information: Dave Butler, 404-371-2540.

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