Rainbow Drive Park public meeting set

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a public meeting to discuss Rainbow Drive Park improvements 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 18 at Exchange Park Recreation Center, 2771 Columbia Dr., Decatur.

The DeKalb Board of Commissioners approved $500,000 in June towards the preliminary design-build phase of an amphitheater at the park. The proposed amphitheater will accommodate up to 1,000 people and will be located next to the Porter Sanford center, to round out the entertainment complex on site.

District 3 Commissioner Larry Johnson says the project will go a long way toward attracting events to the district and bring added value to properties in the area. The funding allocated by commissioners on June 13 comes from the county’s District 3 Parks Bond funds.

ASTRA Group Inc. has been responsible for the design phase of the project, which continues the comprehensive development plan for the 20 acres around Rainbow Park, formerly Wonderland Gardens.

Johnson says that with its convenient access to Interstates 20 and 285, the amphitheater will be an ideal venue for events and concerts and will complement the existing auditorium at the performing arts center on site.

Information: Dawn Cribb, Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs public relations specialist at 404371-6295 or dmcribb@dekalbcountyga.gov.