The Parks Issue of Landscape Architect and Specifier News saw many firms submit their projects for feature consideration. Douglasville Town Green & GreyStone Amphitheater is one of several great projects we are excited to showcase on LandscapeArchitect.com.

Through a multi-year, community-driven planning and implementation process, the Douglasville Town Green emerged as a bold new civic anchor that transformed a former county jail site into a signature public space. Completed in 2023, the project includes a contemporary amphitheater, adaptive reuse of jail structures into event spaces, flexible greenspace, splash pad, play zones, and trail connections.

Unique elements of the project include:
?EUR? Adaptive reuse of portions of the former jail

 
?EUR? Sustainable features (e.g. collection of water from the amphitheater roof, splash pad, and storm system for site irrigation; native plantings, permeable surfaces)
?EUR? Reuse of reclaimed boulders found on-site during construction as site design elements and construction fill.
?EUR? Design and form: creation a signature contemporary design for the outdoor amphitheater and companion buildings for entertainment and community events. The community desired a contrasting architectural design language to their largely historic, mercantile style downtown.
?EUR? Integration of artful, sculptural features as play elements, gateways, landscape elements, and splash pad fountain.
?EUR? Locally inspired design details (e.g. fence bracing - repeated element from old jail bridge; gateway arch inspired by local historic mill; play boulders mimicking local outcrops)

Numerous project accolades include:
?EUR? 2025 Atlanta Regional Commission Regional Excellence Award
?EUR? 2025 Georgia Downtown Association Award of Excellence, Outstanding Public Improvement Project
?EUR? 2025 Georgia ASLA Honor Award
?EUR? 2024 Georgia ACVB TravelBlazers Award

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