A three-quarter-acre green space at 4165 Ben Hill Road in East Point is scheduled to open November 12, bringing new outdoor space near Camp Creek Marketplace and west of Atlanta's airport. Plans include walking pathways, a pickleball court, and other community amenities.
East Point officials and Microsoft have scheduled an opening celebration for next Thursday, according to Urbanize Atlanta. The park is adjacent to Microsoft's data center project. Plans include open lawns, bike racks, local art and sculptures, a pollinator garden, a nature trail, a STEM-themed interactive wall, and a screen structure for community movie nights.
A Years-Long Idea Tied to Microsoft's Data Center
The pocket park idea was documented during planning conversations about the data center site. Microsoft's March 13, 2024 project update says attendees at a Feb. 26, 2024 community information session explored placing a pocket park on the site, according to Microsoft Local.
The report notes that the project's total cost and the size of Microsoft's contribution have not been disclosed. A snippet from the City of East Point's events page separately lists a listing titled Pocket Park - Mural Wall at the same 4165 Ben Hill Road address, though that listing on its own does not establish the opening date or details of the event.
The park in East Point’s wider landscape
Microsoft’s project overview describes its East Point datacenter campus as six parcels totaling 131.6 acres, with 84.6 acres developed. The city’s Parks and Recreation Department says East Point has 23 parks, along with a recreation center, courts, and trails. Those figures provide context for the park’s setting and the city’s wider recreation network; the citywide inventory does not, on its own, establish a park-specific access target.
What Officials Say the Park Is Meant to Do
East Point officials said the park was designed to boost community engagement, connectivity, and outdoor options for residents in the area, per the same account from Urbanize Atlanta. A city of East Point announcement described the collaborative effort behind the project as a shared commitment to strengthening neighborhoods, expanding recreational opportunities, and investing in spaces that bring people together.
The opening will give residents near Camp Creek Marketplace a chance to see how the Ben Hill Road site serves as a neighborhood gathering place, with outdoor recreation and spaces for community activities.
