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Burbanck Park
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Google map of Burbanck Park
In the fall 2006, Emory purchased a 1.2-acre residential lot strategically located at the corner of Clifton and Oxford roads; the site was home to Drs. Madeline and William Burbanck. Dr. Madeline Burbanck was a research associate at Emory who worked to clean the once highly polluted Peavine Creek adjacent to her home. Dr. William Burbanck was professor emeritus of Emory's Department of Biology. His tenure included serving as chair from 1952 to 1957 and teaching assignments that included biology and field ecology.
Burbanck Park was dedicated on April 22, 2007 - Earth Day. Over 200 park supporters visited the park at 1164 Clifton Road. Burbanck Park provides a recreational area for the community, and acts as a "green buffer" between the residences of Druid Hills and the commercial district of Emory Village.
Donate to support Burbanck Park
Local groups, businesses and individuals are encouraged to contribute towards the development of this community park. The Druid Hills Civic Association is leading the fundraising effort to create this park. For more information on how to make a tax-deductible contribution, go to Park Pride and select Donate, under Gift Info, then select on behalf of and enter "1164 Clifton Road," or make a check payable to "Park Pride – 1164 Clifton Road" and mail your contribution to:
Park Pride, Atlanta
675 Ponce de Leon Ave, NE, 8th Floor
Atlanta, GA 30308
To date, approximately $50,000 has been raised by 174 donors including
Alliance to Improve Emory Village, Emory's Office of Sustainability Initiatives
and Druid Hills Civic Association.
Check back here in the future for the schematics and timeframe for the development of Burbanck Park.
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