Springdale is the westernmost segment, the gateway to the Linear Park from Atlanta. Maps reveal a densely developed grid of straight streets running outward from the city center, but at the intersection of Ponce de Leon Avenue and Moreland Avenue/Briarcliff Road, a very different landscape unfolds. The visitor encounters a green knoll and a mature stand of oaks, followed by a sweeping pastoral dell.

Although Olmsted’s drawings show a path system in Springdale, it is no longer evident. A playground was constructed in the dell in the 1930s, marring the broad vista. The city, which owns Springdale, removed most of the equipment in 2003 because of safety concerns.

During the earlier phases of Linear Park restoration, Springdale benefited from the burial of utilities, addition of vintage lighting and construction of new curbing. The restoration of Springdale includes restoration plantings, repair of drainage systems, installation of paths, benches, signage, and a new playground for neighborhood kids to enjoy. The amount will also provide a new playground and a reserve fund for maintenance.

 

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