County officials in Gwinnett celebrated the opening of Singleton Park and Greenway in Norcross on Tuesday, marking the completion of a project that repurposed the former Singleton Road Activity Building into a new public space.
The park, located on Singleton Road, covers more than two acres. It includes a playground, covered picnic area, restroom facilities, a 41-space parking lot, and a 12-foot-wide concrete multiuse trail stretching three-quarters of a mile to connect Singleton Road with Dickens Road. An internal loop trail also links the park to nearby neighborhoods.
Gwinnett County Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson commented on the importance of the new park for local residents. “This park is a space for connection and community,” said Hendrickson. “With southwestern Gwinnett’s growth and increasing need for services and resources, the addition of this park reflects our belief that all residents deserve safe, peaceful and beautiful spaces to enjoy with their loved ones.”
The trail expansion forms part of the 2018 Gwinnett Trails Countywide Trails Master Plan, which aims to link Norcross with Lilburn and provide better access to outdoor recreation for area residents. District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku noted the value of these enhancements: “This trail addition enhances the park’s amenities, encouraging healthy outdoor activity and creating a connection point for our community,” said Ku. “We’re proud to invest in a project that brings people closer to nature and each other.”
A 2,600-square-foot mural was created as part of the project, designed by local youth and community members under the guidance of Art in Motion and artist Ken Dushane. The mural was funded through a Gwinnett Creativity Fund Placemaking Grant.
Other improvements at Singleton Park include new benches, picnic tables, lighting, landscaping, swings, climbing structures, and an open play lawn. The playground is designed for children of all ages.
Funding for the $6.4 million project came from several sources: the 2017 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax program, the county’s Recreation Fund, Georgia’s Improving Neighborhood Outcomes and Disproportionately Impacted Communities Grant, and a Community Development Block Grant.
For additional information about parks in Gwinnett County, visit GwinnettParks.com.
Enrollment at Gwinnett County schools increased by less than 0.1% during the 2022-23 school year compared to the previous year (https://www.gadoe.org/). In total, schools enrolled 190,044 students in that period (https://www.gadoe.org/). White students represented 18% of the student body in Gwinnett County schools during 2022-23 (https://www.gadoe.org/).
