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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 keep 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 him 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.
This spring there will be several community maintenance projects held at
Burbanck Park including:
- An Eagle Scout project, by Candler Vinson, who is building a footpath along the
Oxford Road side of the park; and
- A celebration completing the first phase of improvements to Burbanck Park.
To view a schematic of a proposed park layout, click here.
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