Groundbreaking held for Enota Park expansion along Beltline

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Atlanta Beltline, Inc. President and CEO Clyde Higgs, state officials, and other community leaders broke ground April 22 on the expansion of Enota Park.

The project will transform the existing 0.3-acre play lot into an 8-acre recreational destination. The park will serve as a gateway to the historic Westview neighborhood and connect to the West End along the Atlanta Beltline Westside and Southwest Trails.

First envisioned in the Trust for Public Land’s 2004 Beltline Emerald Necklace Study, the expanded park represents a significant milestone for the community that has anticipated this development for nearly two decades, according to a press release.

The expanded park will feature three distinct areas. The upper area will have a spacious lawn fronting a performance pavilion and a boardwalk through the existing canopy with scenic overlooks. The middle area will create a pedestrian connection from Enota Place to the Beltline, and the lower parcel will serve as the park’s recreational heart.

Park amenities will include:

• A seating area sheltered by an innovative solar photovoltaic structure
• A lawn for community gatherings and recreation
• A modern splash pad and play area
• A half-court basketball court
• Separate facilities for bathrooms and utilities

“For decades, the Westview community has lacked a place for kids to play, families to gather and neighbors to connect with one another in the way that’s going to happen when we complete this project,” Dickens said at the ribbon cutting. “The Beltline is a crucial part of how we connect our communities and enhance the quality of life for Atlanta residents,  linking people to opportunity and safe, green, multimodal spaces. And we are doing it sustainably here on Earth Day.”

Enota Park is scheduled for completion in Spring 2026.

The Earth Day groundbreaking was meant to highlight the project’s strong environmental focus, particularly the restoration of Proctor Creek, which flows through Enota Park.

“Enota Park is another significant milestone in the Beltline’s commitment to creating world-class green spaces for Atlantans, and the park’s direct connection to the Westside Trail positions it as another gem in the Beltline Emerald Necklace of parks around the city,” Higgs said. “This expansion transforms a small park into acres of recreational space that will also serve as an inviting gateway to the Westview neighborhood. As we celebrate Earth Day, we’re particularly proud of the environmental stewardship embedded in this project, from creek restoration to sustainable stormwater management.”

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