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Exciting plans are underway for a new community park in Portal, Georgia — a vibrant gathering place designed by and for the community, welcoming people of all ages!
This park will be located just off Clarke Street and aims to offer a variety of recreational activities and opportunities including sports fields for kids, playgrounds for children and a pavilion for friends and family. The new park aims to promote an active, participatory lifestyle while providing a welcoming space for all.
Beyond recreation, the park area could support future expansion of Portal’s afterschool programs and summer camps, creating even more fun and enriching opportunities for youth engagement.
At a May 6 county commission meeting, the board unanimously approved the purchase of the 51.63 acres in Portal for the development of the complex. Recreation Director Dee Cosby explained the site would include ball fields, a barn to convert for maintenance use, and a home that could be transformed into an after-school and summer camp facility for 60 to 70 children.
The site may also support elections and public works use. “We like to tie things in with the schools,” Cosby said, citing its walkable proximity. Commissioners voiced full support, calling it a long-overdue addition for Portal residents.
While an official construction timeline has not yet been released, Bulloch County Recreation and Parks shared their excitement for the park plans, thanking the community for their support and patience as plans continue to develop.
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