Center for Innovative Teaching (CFIT) Park Master Plan
Winder, Georgia
This project has been many years in the making. The Barrow Community Foundation formed an effort to bring a destination park into the city of Winder. The Barrow County School System agreed to partner with the foundation to allow the park to exist on the current Center for Innovative Teaching site.
The program is intended to provide unique elements not commonly found in nearby parks including: pollinator gardens, an amphitheater with stage, stormwater management bio-cell areas, interactive splash pad, inclusive destination playground areas for all ages and abilities, a dog park, pickleball courts, an open play field, basketball court, and volleyball. Additionally, the park will provide a variety of plaza spaces for gathering, outdoor classroom areas, and art sculptures. Additionally, an area has been provided to allow for food truck events.
Interpretive signage and other elements will educate on the cultural, historic, and natural resources of the site. An enhanced streetscape will tie the site back to historic downtown Winder. The improvements will include a multi-use path for walkers and bikers, as well as street furniture, street trees, and lighting.