Friday, October 27, 2000
Friday, October 27, 2000 |
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Adopt-A-Park program is working in Peachtree City
Peachtree City's parks are staying clean thanks to help from local residents, groups and organizations who have adopted 14 parks and tot lots, the Recreation Department has reported. The program began in April and has grown to be quite a success, said Adopt-A-Park representative Joyce Williams. "Our maintenance crew is seeing a significant difference in our parks with less litter on the ground since the program was put into effect," Williams said. "Also, participants are alerting us when they have extra piles of branches or an overflow of trash after doing a clean up." Participants are also helping notify when parts of their parks need special attention by recreation staff, Williams added. "We are getting some great feedback," she said. More than one resident, organization or business can adopt a park, making it easier for families or small groups to help at a large park. The program began with several groups participating, including Brownie Girl Scout Troop 254, Cub Scout Pack 211, Friends, Ivy Green Lawn Service, Inc., The Net Homeschoolers and an anonymous citizen. More participants who enrolled in the program recently include: Bryan Joyner, Smokerise Park The Christman and Goodman families, Windalier tot lot The O'Connor family, Braelinn Road tot lot The Moms Club of Peachtree City, an area of Pebblepocket Park The Higgason family, Blue Smoke Park The Randstad temporary employment agency, Luther Glass Park The Lossner family, Rubicon tot lot Boy Scout Troop 270, Huddleston Pond An anonymous family, Big Pine Park Gamma Phi Beta, Braelinn Green tot lot For more information on joining the Adopt-A-Park program, contact the Recreation Department Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 770-631-2542.
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