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• Plant hundreds of trees and shrubs, referencing the Olmsted plan of 1902.
• Bury overhead utility lines, lay stone curbing and erect historically appropriate lighting fixtures for the length of the park along Ponce de Leon and North and South Ponce de Leon avenues.
• Install walkways and paths to increase access, enhance vistas and improve drainage.
• Build a new playground for young children in a safer location in the park.
• Correct erosion and storm water problems throughout the park and rebuild the stream bed and catch basin in the Deepdene segment.
• Improve sidewalks and crosswalks bordering the park to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, in addition to laying a new sidewalk along the main Ponce de Leon side of Deepdene Park.
• Install signs which identify each park segment and explain the historic importance of the park.
   

At the turn of the century, Olmsted gave an incredible gift to our city, our environment and our quality of life. We hope that every Atlantan who cares about our community will give generously to preserve Olmsted’s vision. Please become a Member,   Volunteer,  or  Contribute today.

 

Progress to date.

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Deepdene Restoration:

Dellwood Restoration:

Oak Grove Restoration:

Shadyside Restoration:

Springdale Restoration:

PLEASE AVOID PUTTING YARD DEBRIS IN THE PARK
The job of restoring and re-creating Olmsted’s ideas is, like the trees and the grasses, never ending. One piece of conservation could help us all maintain the park as we’d like to see them. Please help us keep yard clippings and leaf litter from residential yards out of the park. In the mid 20th Century, urban rules began to outlaw the burning of leaves. This was the time of the big boom of invasive species in Deepdene. The leaf blower used in lawn maintenance sends the seeds deep into the forest. Any pile deeper than 2-3 inches a year is death to plants underneath.

The park is filled with trees of the Southern piedmont forest. Many varieties offer shade, color and grace to the landscape. The most common trees in Olmsted Linear Park are:

• White oak

• Tulip Poplar

• Hickory

• Southern Red Oak

• Sweet Gum

• Black Gum

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