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The Greenprint
The City of Milton's "Greenprint" will strive to identify and deliver appropriate usage and improvements on greenspace properties that respect Milton’s rural heritage while prioritizing conservation, wildlife, and natural resources.
Visit the project page at: miltonga.gov/greenprint to view draft concepts for all six greenspaces. The City held several workshops in 2023 at which people could weigh in on what should -- and should not -- go on these properties. More work (including public input) will be done in 2025 in order to complete the Greenprint.
Milton Greenspace Bond
Milton residents take great pride in the City’s rural heritage and natural beauty. That’s why, in 2016, 82.86% of voters approved $25 million in bonds to acquire land for parks, trails and greenspace including conservation land, wildlife habitat and natural areas. Greenspace areas set aside for passive use, with no development.
In fiscal year 2019, the City kicked this initiative into high gear by acquiring more than 248 acres. These purchases range from 106 acres off Lackey Road, to a 4.8 acre parcel off Webb Road. They add to 130 acres set aside for passive use at the Former Milton Country Club, which the City bought in January 2018. The City continue to seek other opportunities to utilize the remainder of its greenspace bond funding.
Read the official City Council Resolution (No. 16-08-379), dated August 15, 2016, regarding the Greenspace Bond criteria.
Milton Greenspace Purchases
January 2018
Former Milton Country Club (passive part only), since renamed Milton City Park and Preserve - 130.0 acres for $4,500,000
December 2018
Lackey Road (former Wolff Family property), since renamed Lakhapani Preserve - 106.0 acres for $3,710,000
This greenspace, including 1.5-mile walking trail, opened to the public in October 2021.
April 2019
Belmont Farms (SW corner of Freemanviile Rd & Birmingham Road) - 21.08 acres for $1,400,000
June 2019
SE Corner of Bethany Rd & Providence Road (Former Wells Family Property) - 88.00 acres for $5,720,000
Webb Road - 4.82 acres for $1,600,000
July 2019
Hamby Road - 28.20 acres for $1,050,000
November 2019
14620 Freemanville Rd - 12.0 acres for $1,250,000
May 2020
13502 Providence Road - 15.80 acres for $1,145,137.50
May 2025
Hopewell Road - 39.0988 acres for $4,900,000
Total: 444.998 acres
For more information on Milton's Greenspace, contact the City's Public Works Department at publicworks@miltonga.gov or by calling 678-242-2500.
Milton City Park and Preserve
Amenities:- Public Pool
- Rentable Facility
- Tennis Courts
- Walking Trails
- Athletics
- Greenspace
The Milton City Park and Preserve (previously referred to as the former Milton Country Club) consists of 7 acres of "active" property along with 130 acres of "passive" property that cannot be developed or accommodate traditional recreational programs.
The "active component" includes the Milton City Pool, the Milton Tennis Center and the Community Center -- a multi-room structure that can be rented and is home to recreational programs and events. In April 2022, the City opened the first of what will eventually be several trails winding through the "passive" part of Milton City Park and Preserve -- a 2.5-mile loop (or 1.25 miles each way).
You can learn more about this property by clicking HERE. And you can view a PDF of the Milton City Park and Preserve map by clicking HERE.
Programs
- Art (through the KidCreate Studio)
- Dance (through the Rhythm 'N Shoes Dance)
- Summer Day Camp
- Swim (through Milton Mustangs Swim team)
- Tennis (through Milton Tennis Center)