Decatur's Woodland Gardens Closing During Construction

DECATUR, GA – Woodlands Garden, an 8-acre public forest at the corner of Scott Boulevard and Clairemont Avenue, will close in early February to begin construction on its new entrance. The garden was initially the private residence of the Morse family and as the garden transitioned into a public resource the need for updated vehicle and visitor access grew. In 2016, the garden acquired the one-acre property at 915 Clairemont Avenue to serve as the site for a more visible and safe entrance and exit.

Designed by Atlanta-based architectural firm TSW, the new entrance will offer better access for vehicles of all sizes, including school buses; an updated ADA-accessible path to the garden visitor’s center; a new pollinator garden; and many new plantings of native shrubs and trees.

Atlanta-based Gay Construction Company will serve as the general contractor for the project. Gay Construction has over 30 years of experience in urban construction, with clients that include Piedmont Park, Ponce City Market, and Emory University.

“We are thrilled to sign the contract with Gay Construction, and to break ground on these important improvements for garden visitors and neighbors,” said Kate McAlpin, executive director of Woodlands Garden. “As more community members discover the natural beauty of Woodlands, it’s important that we have the infrastructure to welcome them.”

The garden will remain closed during construction for the safety of visitors. It is expected to reopen no later than fall of 2019.

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