The City of East Point and Microsoft have officially set a date for the public debut of their collaborative greenspace project. According to reporting from Urbanize Atlanta, a ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for November 12, marking the completion of the Ben Hill Road Pocket Park.
Located at 4165 Ben Hill Road, the park occupies a three-quarter-acre site positioned west of Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, in close proximity to the Camp Creek Marketplace. The project, which broke ground in December, represents a concentrated effort to introduce recreational infrastructure into a corridor primarily defined by industrial and commercial activity, including the adjacent Microsoft data center complex.
Pocket Park Plans Feature Nature Trail and Pickleball Court
The pocket park is designed as a multifaceted space intended to balance the surrounding industrial footprint with community-focused amenities. Site plans for the project detail a variety of zones, including a nature trail, a dedicated screen structure intended for community movie nights, and a STEM-themed interactive wall. The park also incorporates a pickleball court, walking pathways, and a pollinator garden, alongside space for local art and sculptures.
City officials describe the initiative as a strategic move to foster connectivity and expand outdoor options for local residents. In an official announcement regarding the project, the City of East Point emphasized the collaborative nature of the development:
This collaborative effort reflects a shared commitment to strengthening neighborhoods, expanding recreational opportunities, and investing in spaces that bring people together.
City Officials Withhold Total Cost of Park Initiative
The total cost of the initiative has not been made public, nor has the specific breakdown of the financial contribution provided by Microsoft. When asked for details regarding the funding, city spokespeople had not yet provided a disclosure, leaving the full scope of the partnership’s economic commitment a point of ongoing inquiry.
For a city like East Point, the addition of the Ben Hill Road Pocket Park near the Camp Creek Marketplace is being described by officials as a positive step for the community.
