Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources The Brookhaven Blast Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources CITY OF BROOKHAVEN NEWS Brookhaven announces inaugural International Festival An assortment of cultures will be woven together on Saturday, Oct. 21, and Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, to create what will be Brookhaven’s annual International Festival along the Peachtree Creek Greenway. This festival will be the City’s first major event along the Buford Highway Cultural Corridor. The Brookhaven International Festival will feature a variety of live cultural performances and music, international cuisine, an art walk, interactive art creation, a Kidz Zone, health screenings and vendors. A 5K walk/run will take place Sunday, Oct. 22. More info to come at www.BrookhavenGA.gov/intl-fest. Brookhaven Pools and Splash Pads Open through Labor Day The City of Brookhaven announces that City pools will be open on a modified schedule from Aug. 6 through Labor Day, Sept. 4. The pools listed below will be open only on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Open through Sept. 4 Murphey Candler Pool, 1551 West Nancy Creek Drive, Brookhaven. Lynwood Park Pool and Splash Pad, 3360 Osborne Rd NE, Brookhaven. Briarwood Park Pool, 2235 Briarwood Way NE, Brookhaven. On Labor Day, Sept. 4, all pools will be open from 12 – 6 p.m. Ashford Park Splash Pad The Ashford Park Splash Pad at 2980 Redding Road NE, Brookhaven will remain open through Sept. 30, Tuesday – Sunday 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. (closed Mondays) For more information on pool fees, season passes, hours of operation, and pool and splash pad rentals, visit https://www.brookhavenga.gov/parksrec/page/aquatic-programs-and-information. Brookhaven cuts ribbon on new Public Safety Building Brookhaven officially cut the ribbon on the new Public Safety Building at 1793 Briarwood Road on Friday. The ribbon cutting kicks off the transition of public safety services into the new facility, including Municipal Court, Police and Emergency Management. While the move-in begins immediately, due to previously scheduled Municipal Court dates in the existing location, full utilization of the building will be complete this fall. Read more here. Brookhaven Park improvements begin; dog park closed during construction Brookhaven officially kicked off Brookhaven Park construction this week with a groundbreaking celebration. Planned improvements include a larger parking lot and new building at the dog park that will include restrooms, pavilion, and a deck with grills like the old, existing building. Improvements will also be made to the sidewalks within the dog park, as well as improvements to the garden club area. A new, larger playground will replace the current small playground. The new playground area will have restrooms and a small pavilion. A larger pavilion is also part of the plans. Brookhaven Park's dog park and dog park parking lot will be closed for construction beginning Monday, July 31. The improvement project is scheduled to take 10 months. The front parking lot and open green space and lawn area will remain open during construction. More information can be found on the Parks Bond website, https://www.brookhavenga.gov/parks-bond-ref. Brookhaven celebrates opening of new Lynwood Park pool and splash pad Brookhaven officially celebrated the opening of the new Lynwood Pool and Splash Pad this week with a special ceremony. The new features, part of the Parks Bond improvements, opened to the public in June. Enhancements also include a new pavilion and synthetic turf field. Summer edition of Brookhaven City News available now The Summer edition of Brookhaven City News is available in English and Spanish. Email News@BrookhavenGA.gov to have a complimentary copy mailed to your home. Brookhaven Parks & Recreation Summer Activity Guide available now Brookhaven Parks and Recreation Department's Summer Activity Guide is available for download now in English and Spanish. To have a copy mailed to your home, email News@BrookhavenGa.gov Front Yard Tree Program takes root in Brookhaven Back by popular demand, Brookhaven is once again partnering with Trees Atlanta to sponsor the Front Yard Tree Program. In this partnership, Trees Atlanta will plant up to 80 trees. Homeowners can choose one of five varieties of White oak, Overcup oak, Willow oak, River Birch and Sycamore, all between six and eight feet in height. Trees Atlanta will plant the tree and provide the initial mulching and watering and include a two-year replacement guarantee. Beginning immediately, residents can apply at www.treesatlanta.org/yardtree and select “Brookhaven,” while quantities last. Continuing last year’s promotion, there is no application fee for Brookhaven residents. More info here. Future Brookhaven City Hall project information The future Brookhaven City Hall will be a gathering space for conducting the people’s business, to celebrate as a community, exchange ideas, and serve as a focal point and NorthStar