Perkerson Park splash pad grand opening set for Saturday, May 19

Atlanta City Councilwoman Joyce M. Sheperd, the city's public safety agencies and Atlanta BeltLine Inc. are inviting residents to the grand opening of a new water splash pad at Perkerson Park, 770 Deckner Avenue SW. The event will being at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, and is scheduled to include a neighborhood jazz concert from 3-6:30 p.m. Residents are encouraged to bring blankets, picnic baskets and folding chairs.

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