Thursday, April 5, 2012
New urban park will help us understand where we came from and points us on our way to the future.
Parks connect a community from where it has come from to where it is going. Parks may be defined by green spaces, or they may not even be carefully delineated. Parks may be more of an idea than a place. As such, do downtown parks have value for community? A traditional view of parks may be related to recreational programs such as baseball, cheerleading, basketball, soccer, or football. Spaces (parks) for such programs are usually embraced by the public (even members of the public who do not use these spaces personally) because there is an obvious value in opportunities for the community’s children. Additionally, studies all across the United States tie higher property values to properties near traditional park space. A Boulder, Colorado …
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Skaters take note, walk with a naturalist, go fishing, eat ice cream, and enjoy a "Tangled Adventure" all this week in or near our hometown of Dacula.
Where/When: Friday, March 25 at Bogan Park Community Center from 5:30 - 9 p.m. Why Go: It's a great time for the kids and parent's get a night off. Kids will love swimming, making crafts, and playing games with their friends. Pricing: $12 per person. Where/When: Saturday, March 26 at Little Mulberry Park, 3855 Fence Rd. starting at 8:30 a.m. Why Go: Participants of all ages are invited to take a walk through Little Mulberry Park alongside an area naturalist. This is a great opportunity for Dacula residents to learn about nature from an expert while enjoying a local park area. Pre-register by calling 770-614-2060. Pricing: $5 per walker. Where/When: Tribble Mill Park, 2125 Tribble Mill Parkway in Lawrenceville from 10 a.m. to 3 p.…
Friday, December 17, 2010
Sam Hinton disputes the need for a city park on his tract of land.
The City of Dacula wants to build a park at the corner of Second Avenue and Wilson Street to honor what Mayor Jimmy Wilbanks calls "a contract with the voters." But Sam Hinton, who owns a tenth-acre of land on the prospective park site, wants to keep his property. Hinton, who says the land helps tie him to the Dacula community, has refused several purchase offers from the city. So last month, the City Council voted to begin a legal process to condemn and take the property for public use. Hinton protested the action at the Dec. 2 council meeting. "I consider it abusive. I consider it an erosion of private property rights," said Hinton, who pointed out that the proposed park was less than a quarter-mile away from the county-owned Dacula …
Gary Fox
9:28 am on Friday, April 6, 2012
Good article Mr. Mayor! The "Dacula Traditions Park" suggestion kinda has a nice ring to it. Naming any park after a person will leave some family that didn't receive the "honor" unhappy afterwards. That said, there are truly some good suggestions floating around. more ›