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Park policy and funding can allow us to build
something better, together.
Our park story would not be complete without
telling the ongoing story of our Ace Sand
River Bank Protection and Children’s Storm
Water Garden project. This effort will bring
together our citizens, non-profit organizations
and the city in a cohesive, thoughtful way.
The Ace Sand and Children’s Storm Water
Garden project created a space for an
honest conversation about gathering places
for everyone, environmental impact and Allow us to appreciate what it
sustainability.
Accompanying the goal to preserve our means to be ‘stewards of the earth’.
waterways for future generations, this project We continue to celebrate our lovely outdoor spaces in Roswell
advocated for river-oriented recreation so it is easy to remember how precious nature is when we are
opportunities for local, state and national surrounded by it. Living in Roswell as a river community, we are
visitors and economic impact. These engrossed in the gift that is living where we can venture close to
conversations allow us to build something home to enjoy scenic views. The natural world is full of excitement
better, together.
and we are home to some of nature’s thrilling experiences.
Ace Sand Park Design Update As Roswell continues to evolve, grow and host new residents
We are putting the finishing touches on the and visitors every week, we must also remember how lucky
design of Chattahoochee Riverpark Ace Sand we are to share our natural wonders, like the Old Mill and
Phase I and II project. We are excited to have a Chattahoochee River, with everyone who comes to our backyard.
“shovel ready” project and are actively seeking Preserving these beautiful spaces for ourselves and others, is our
grant opportunities to fund the construction responsibility as good neighbors and as good stewards of the
of this priority project. The design project future.
brought together citizens, non-profit groups,
and the city’s design team in a cohesive and
thoughtful way to design a project that was
reflective of the communities desire for the
park. Once funded and completed, the Ace Roswell’s Recreation, Parks, Historic
Sand Children’s Storm Water and Fitness and Cultural Affairs Department offers
Trail project will create a gathering place for dynamic camps and programs for
everyone to use and enjoy. We are excited to everyone. We wake up every day with
uncover conversations about the future of the goal to bring people together to
the Chattahoochee river and our recreation enjoy recreation. Whether that be a
enjoyment that it provides. hiking trail, a theatre show, a scenic
river view, baseball game, knitting
circle or adaptive paddle boarding.
The team here at Roswell Recreation,
Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs has
the honor of serving our community
with accessible programs that include
everyone, curating pristine parks with
mesmerizing trails and views, all while
having fun with every visitor we meet!
We could not be more grateful to be
a part of Roswell and contributing in
our own special way to make it the
fun-loving, river community it is today.
Thank you.
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