Friends of Briarlake Forest Park
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    • Information About the Park
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    • Use of the Pavilion and Other Park Areas
    • Know before you go!
    • The Park's History
  • Education
    • Biodiversity at Briarlake Forest
    • Junior Ranger Program
    • Educational Resources and Links
  • News and Events
    • Upcoming Park Events
    • Bluebird Sanctuary
    • Calendar of Events
  • Park Art
    • Brick Art!
    • Gallery
    • Grazing Sheep in the Park
    • Art inspired by BFP
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Get to know Us 

  Our  Why

The Friends of Briarlake Forest Park work with DeKalb County's Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs to provide community leadership ​to restore, enhance, and protect Briarlake Forest Park's natural features, cultural history, and recreational opportunities. ​Through education, conservation, and public engagement, we strive to improve the quality of life in our community for generations to come.

Our How

We are a registered "Friends of the Park" group with ParkPride. Our group builds on the work of the Briarlake Community Forest Alliance (BCFA). We represent residents from surrounding neighborhoods who seek to support DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs in maintaining​ the 21 acre wooded greenspace at the intersection of Briarlake Road and Amberwood Drive that was acquired by the County in July of 2015 and has been officially named Briarlake Forest Park. To learn more about the park, click here. 

Our Friends Group consists of neighbors who volunteer their leadership skills, time, creativity, and energy to support and sustain this are urban forest. Please view our News and Events page to view our calendar of scheduled events and workdays. We welcome volunteers to our scheduled workdays. Your involvement and your support is greatly appreciated. 


 Grounds, Trails and Maintenance
Margo Reynolds, work day coordinator
Barbara Bowman
Faye Brown
​Philip Brown
Martha Catherwood
Bonnie Chislett
Jack Chislett
Betsy Crawford
Jim Crawford
Milt Crouch
Jim Davis
Wendy Heirendt
Tom Howd
Jim Longanecker
Shannon Maher
Sue Settles
Tim Twomey
Clayton Webster

Restoration and Preservation
Gregory George

Budget, Fundraising and Grants
Barbara Bowman
Milt Crouch
Mary Pat Crouch
Shannon Maher
Margo Reynolds

Safety, Health and Wellness
John Steward

 Education
Margo Reynolds
​Open for assist!


Communication, Website and
Neighborhood Relations

Barbara Bowman
Mary Pat Crouch 
Milt Crouch
Loraine Fick

Events and Programming  
Wendy Heirendt 
Open for assist!
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 Dekalb Extension Master Gardener Program
Margo Reynolds, site leader
Barbara Bowman
Milt Crouch
Jim Davis
Janice Fett
Katie Hendrickson
Shannon Maher
Denise Stokes
Ellen Watson
Kevon Watson
Stephanie Byrne




Support Our Work

Park Address:
3330 Briarlake Road Decatur, Georgia 30033

Click for directions

Thanks for Stopping By! 

We hope you'll take some time to browse our site to learn about our Friends group and Briarlake Forest Park.

Please feel free to share your photos and videos of the our unique urban forest. ​​
Send them to us by email, and we will add them to our photo gallery.
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  • Home
  • About
    • Get to Know Us
    • Information About the Park
    • Our New Pavilion
    • Use of the Pavilion and Other Park Areas
    • Know before you go!
    • The Park's History
  • Education
    • Biodiversity at Briarlake Forest
    • Junior Ranger Program
    • Educational Resources and Links
  • News and Events
    • Upcoming Park Events
    • Bluebird Sanctuary
    • Calendar of Events
  • Park Art
    • Brick Art!
    • Gallery
    • Grazing Sheep in the Park
    • Art inspired by BFP
  • Donate
  • Contact Us