Box 1, Folder 21, Document 48

Box 1, Folder 21, Document 48

JACK C. DELIUS
GENERAL MANAGER

STANLEY T. MARTIN, JR.

ASST. GEN. MANAGER

F, PIERCE WHITLEY
ASST. GEN. MANAGER

CARL W. RYALS, JR.
SR. ADMIN. ASSISTANT

VIRGINIA CARMICHAEL
DIR. OF RECREATION

Parlay Yep

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CITY HALL ANNEX
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303

October 3, 1969



Mr. George J. Berry

Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Office of the Mayor

206 City Hall

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

RE: Proposed Playlots



Dear George:

In my recent letter to you I was somewhat concerned as to

the possible land acquisition costs for three playlot sites.
In the past few days I have uncovered two pieces of property
that could very well be developed into useful and attractive
playlots. One is a property already dedicated to the Parks
Department in the West End Urban Renewal area located at White
Street and Rose Circle. The other is located in the Lincoln
Homes area which would be dedicated to the City if develop-
ment was assured. Thus, no land costs would be involved, and
if spare funds were left over after development, maybe a less
expensive property could be bought such as the Peoples Street
property, tentatively appraised at $6,000.00. We have already
received requests to develop the first two as they would serve
heavily populated neighborhoods.

As I previously mentioned, we would endeavor to design and
construct the playlots to serve as models for a future city-
wide playlot construction program, including such items as
landscaping, hard surface courts, lighting, as well as protec-
tive walls or low fencing where playlots abut streets.

We are really anxious to design and build some playlots where
we are not hamstrung for lack of funds.

May I have your opinion concerning the above.
Sincerely,

Ve

A. P. Brindley
Parks Engineer

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