Gwinnett County breaks ground on Singleton Park
Officials say they are expecting to open the park in late 2025. Gwinnett County, Georgia, has broken ground on the construction of Singleton Park in southwestern Gwinnett. The park will be transformed into a nearly two-acre park with various amenities, including a multi-use trail, playground, covered picnic area, restroom building, and a 41-space parking lot. In addition, a 12-foot-wide concrete trail segment will be added to the park and utility corridor connecting Singleton Road to Dickens Road. The project will be funded by a $2.2 million state grant for Improving Neighborhood Outcomes in Disproportionally Impacted Communities, $3.4 million from the Recreation Fund for the park, $1.4 billion from the 2017 SPLOST program for the greenway and $380,000 from a Community Development Block Grant for the playground.
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Officials say they are expecting to open the park in late 2025.
According to a release, the project in southwestern Gwinnett County involves redeveloping the existing property into a park that will span almost two acres. It will offer various community spaces, including a multi-use trail, playground, covered picnic area, restroom building and a 41-space parking lot.
In addition to its amenities, there will be a 12-foot-wide concrete trail segment that will wind through the park and utility corridor -- connecting Singleton Road to Dickens Road. The trail segment is part of the 2018 Gwinnett Trails Countywide Trails Master Plan's Norcross to Lilburn Trail with an internal loop trail connecting to the neighborhood, according to a release.
Gwinnett County District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku said the trail addition will enhance the park's amenities to provide a space for residents to stay active and prioritize health.
County Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson also discussed how the park will affect residents and surrounding communities, especially given its location. Hendrickson said that southwestern Gwinnett County has seen significant population growth, increasing the demand for services and resources in the area.
"However, underrepresented communities lack equitable access to green space and safe recreation areas," Hendrickson stated. "The addition of Singleton Park in southwestern Gwinnett exemplifies our dedication to enhancing the quality of life for all residents, regardless of their zip code."
The project will be paid by a $2.2 million state grant for Improving Neighborhood Outcomes in Disproportionally Impacted Communities, a $2.4 million allocation from the Recreation Fund for the park, $1.4 million for the 2017 SPLOST program for the greenway and a $380,000 Community Development Block Grant for the playground.
County officials are expecting to open the new park in late 2025.