Friends of Briarlake Forest Park
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​Upcoming Park Events

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Volunteer Work Days

Become part of the
Briarlake Forest Park story.

Join us at our monthly work days -
​usually the third Saturday of the month
for the general public and
on the fourth Wednesday of the month 
for our Master Gardeners.


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UPCOMING WORK DAYS IN THE PARK


​Community Work Days

Saturday, March 21, 2026
9:00 a.m. to noon

Saturday, April 18, 2026
9:00  a.m.to noon

Saturday, May 16, 2026
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.



​Master Gardener Work Days

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
9:00 a.m to noon

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
9:00 a.m. to noon

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.


Bring work gloves, rakes, shovels, and a wheelbarrow. We'll supply the coffee, donuts, and gratitude!



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Concerts in the Park

Nearly Normal
Saturday, March 28, 2026
​2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

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The Dusty Ridge
Sunday, April 26, 2026
2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

The Pavilion is reserved on
Sunday, May 3, 2026
and Sunday, May 17, 2026
for Friends of the Park events.

Our Awesome Friends and Volunteers

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Photo by Susanne Swing Thompson (used with permission)
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Volunteer work crew of 2nd graders from the Intown Community School (used with permission of children's parents and photographer)

Slideshow photos by Karen Schaefer,  Jessie Hayden, and Susanne Swing Thompson (used with permission)
Support The Park

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