Exciting things are happening in our community’s parks, and we invite you to participate in the events.

Annual Hidden Hills 5k Walk/Run/or Bike

Fun for all ages!

June 13, 8:30 a.m., at Biffle Park

5221 Biffle Rd, Stone Mountain, GA
Stone Mountain, GA US 30088

The registration fee is still only $25/adult, children 12 and under are free! Group discounts are available for 3 or more. Click here to register now.   Prices go up in June.

Sponsors, please reach out for partnership info! RSVP Now!

Updates and Events at Hairston Park

A heartfelt thanks to Nicole Jones, Realtor, and to all of Keller Williams Realty for choosing Hairston Park for a large community service project May 14. Volunteers spread mulch, planted flowers, and painted benches.  RED Day, an annual tradition of Renew, Energize, and Donate, is a marvelous example of business supporting community.

Keller Williams Realty Spreads the Love at Hairston Park 

June 12, 9 – 10 a.m. Join park lovers from the metro area on a walking tour of Hairston Park

We will show off the recently cleared path from the park to the Senior/Community Center!  We’ll walk through the Serenity Garden, explore other paths, and bring people up-to-date on the lake improvements.

889 S Hairston Road, Stone Mountain

Click here for more info.

Update:  The lake at Hairston Park is being restored.  The Parks Department is installing a new siphon system and making improvements to the dam and lake. The area will be closed until the work is complete in September/October 2026. 

The water quality of the lake has been poor for years. Parks Department Assistant Director Paige Singer says that these improvements “will enhance water quality, circulation, and overall ecological health. These upgrades are expected to create a more sustainable and supportive environment for fish, turtles, aquatic vegetation, and other wildlife, ultimately improving habitat conditions throughout the park for years to come.”

Ms. Singer notes that there will be an impact on the aquatic life – many species will relocate on their own during the disruption, but it will be temporary.  “Our approach is to avoid disturbing or handling wildlife whenever possible, as direct removal can often create additional stress and harm to the animals.”

The rehabilitation project is designed to significantly improve long-term environmental conditions within the lake. It is the Parks Department’s third large dam rehabilitation project.

The Parks Department intends to put up informational signs soon and to have a community walkthrough at the midpoint of the project.   

Great American Campout and Environmental Day

Mark your calendar for June 27, 10 am – 2 pm.  It’s a day of outdoor fun, learning and adventure.  There will be camping demonstrations, nature activities, birding, wildlife exploration, and environmental exhibits.  It’s free and open to all.

For more info, write to FriendsofHairstonPark@gmail.com

Please volunteer to help set up or tear down. Click here to sign up.