Atlanta teacher helped unlock 26-acre forest; $3m will turn it into public park
For years, Atlanta teacher Renette Scott warned students against entering the locked woods outside Therrell High School, unaware that the 26-acre forest was city-owned. After years of community advocacy, Atlanta secured a $2 million state grant and will add $1 million of its own to help turn Falling Water Park into a public park with trails, a lake boardwalk and wildlife education.
An Atlanta teacher, Renette Scott, has played a pivotal role in unlocking a 26-acre forest, known as Falling Water Park, for public use. After years of community organizing, the city of Atlanta has allocated $3 million to transform the inaccessible greenspace into a public park. This $3 million, which includes $2 million from the state and $1 million from Atlanta, will be used to develop trails, a boardwalk for fishing and birdwatching, educational signs about wildlife, and recreational areas.
Community members, including Scott, are hopeful that the park will become a destination for outdoor activities such as birdwatching and fishing. The project aims to not only provide a new public space but also address the economic, green space, and housing challenges in the surrounding area.
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