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Join us in making a difference by donating to the park and help us reach our final goal of $5.5 Million! Your contribution can make a big impact on the preservation and enhancement of this beautiful public space.
– Donate Now
– Naming opportunities
– Buy A Brick
– Winder Legacy Park Page
The Building Our Future Project is a public-private partnership between The Barrow Community Foundation, Barrow County Schools, local businesses, and private citizens to build a destination park and playground in Barrow County, Georgia.
The fundraising campaign began quietly in the Spring of 2022 and has raised over $4.5 Million. Phase 1 of the park opened to the public on June 15, 2024 as Winder Legacy Park and features a destination playground, pavilions, bathrooms, walking paths, open fields, park benches, trees and more. We are currently raising additional funding to complete Phase 2.
We invite you to make a pledge today and join us in building this exciting destination park!
Campaign Goal$5.5 Million |
Total Pledged so far$4.5 Million |
% of Goal82% |
| Building Our Future Campaign Brochure (PDF) Naming Opportunities (PDF) Pledge Form (PDF) |
| For more information on the project or how you can make a pledge, please contact us. |
Campaign Video
Park Overview
The Building Our Future Park Project will be developed on the Old Russell Middle School campus located at 84 W Midland Avenue in Winder, which is also home to the Center For Innovative Teaching.
Complete List of Park Features
- Destination Playground
- Splash Pad/Water Play Area
- Walking Paths
- Open Field Area
- Sports Court
- Reading Nooks
- Outdoor Classroom
- Open Air Market
- Food Truck Area
- Pavilions and Picnic Areas
- Public Restrooms
- Bioswale
- Dog Park
- Sculpture and Art Garden
- Pollinator Meadow
- Tree House
- Shading structures
Destination Playground
The highlight of the park is the destination playground that is aimed to be one of the premier playgrounds in the state of Georgia. A truly integrated play area that caters to children of all ages, the playground will feature unique and challenging play pieces as well as ADA-accessible features for children with disabilities.
A wide variety of state-of-the-art play equipment will be surrounded by soft green turf, winding paths, picnic areas, a large pavilion, and shaded areas.
Play features include climbing blocks, swings, twisters, slides, climbing ropes, a zip line, ADA-accessible features, sensory pieces for children with autism, and more.
The large structure in the center of the playground is the “Barrowsaurus”, a one-of-a-kind in the world rope pyramid that is 27 feet high and 70 feet long, providing fun and challenging play for the entire family.
Campaign Leadership
The Barrow Community Foundation is grateful to the many corporate and community leaders and volunteers who have dedicated their time and financial resources to this project.
| Philip Gossling DoMyOwn.comDoug Mitchell Mitchell & CrunkSteffanie Sorrells Bank OZKBrad Akins Akins FordCarol Burrell Northeast Georgia HS David Bleth Dr. Chris McMichael |
Chris Maddox Renasant BankWayne Bartlett Progressive Realty LLCJim Argo Kiwanis ClubLee Bane Barrow County SchoolsDenise Greeson Renasant Bank Shenley Rountree |
Honor Roll of Investors
We’d like to thank the following individuals and organizations for their generous support and investment in this project.
| Brad & Vanessa Akins Akins Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM Lee Bane Bank OZK David and Lori Bleth Brantley Family Foundation Vince & Leigh Caine Joe Crump Jackson EMC Kendall Dutton Philip & Shellie Gossling Ken & Susan Greene Harrison Poultry, Inc. Hill’s Ace Hardware Building Supply Thomas Jennings Dev. Authority of Winder-Barrow County Michael Jones Kiwanis Club of Winder Kenny & Carol Lumpkin Chris & Paige Maddox Keith & Lisa Maloof Tricia & Jon Massey Magbee Contractors Supply Maynard Realty |
Ben & Kelli McDaniel Chris & Beth McMichael Doug & Shauna Mitchell Mitchell & Crunk Law Firm Morgan Financial Service Northeast Georgia Health System Spring Mountain Center Joe Perno Lewis & Ellen Petree Danny Rampey Bill & Gloria Ritter Rotary Club of Winder Shenley Rountree Sheats Structural Consulting Julia Simpson Steffanie Rivas Sorrells Lynn Stevens Jimmy & Ellen Terrell The Georgia Club Foundation Rod Trahan VanKirk Electric, Inc Duane & Christy Ware Byron & Shawn Williams Winder Insurance Center |
We need your help! This project is being funded by private donations from local businesses and citizens just like you. Leave a legacy and donate to this exciting project. Naming opportunities are available as well. Please contact Glenn VerSteeg at (770) 846-3968 or donate now using our donation page: donate today
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