Welcome to
First Christian Church of Decatur’s
community playground and park.

The park is provided by the First Christian Church of Decatur as a community service to all its neighbors.

Church Requests

  1. Hours of operation. Daylight to Dark.
  2. Play at your own risk.
  3. Please remove broken toys so children can play in a safe environment.
  4. Read information banners and signs announcing events and cleaning opportunities.
  5. Be a good neighbor by keeping the park clean.
  6. No liquor, wine or beer consumption allowed in the parks.
  7. No open fires.
  8. No Loitering.

Toy Park FAQs

Q: How do I reserve the park pavilion for events?

A: Fill out a reservation request form here!   The reservation fee is $75 per four hour block (plus a $50 custodial fee). Church staff will confirm your reservation or suggest alternative dates if your requested date is unavailable.

Q: How will people know I have reserved the pavilion?

A: The afternoon/evening before your event, church staff will post laminated signs notifying park users that the pavilion has been reserved.  While not guaranteed, neighbors have been respectful thus far and we have not had any issues to date.

Q: Where are the restrooms?

A: One restroom is available across the street at Chalice Thrift from 10 am til 2 pm on Thursdays and Saturdays (excluding holiday weekends). There are also restrooms available at Dancing Goats coffee down the street.

Q: Are bouncy houses allowed in the Decatur Toy Park?

A: Bouncy houses are not allowed in the Decatur Toy Park. There is no power available in the park and generators are not permitted due to noise concerns.

Q: How can I stay up to date on park clean-ups and community events?

A: Join the Toy Park mailing list here for monthly updates on park events!


Habitat Restoration Project

This project is helping to repair natural habitats by planting native plants and removing plants that decrease biodiversity and cause ecological harm. Even small urban parks can help create a wildlife corridor, providing valuable habitat for birds, butterflies, and fireflies. 
 
Future goals include adding pathways and signage to encourage children to explore and learn about the nature around them. 
 
We will be working on habitat restoration during the regular Toy Park workdays on the last Saturday of each month. Please wear protective clothing (long sleeves, pants, and closed-toe shoes) and bring water. Bring gloves or hand tools if you have them, or borrow some of ours. 
 
Learn more about urban habitat restoration here (https://www.treesatlanta.org/programs/forest-restoration/ ). Questions? Email Laura Qadri at LauraHQ@gmail.com.
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Park History

In 1999, residents of the Ponce de Leon Heights neighborhood joined hands with members of the First Christian Church of Decatur to revitalize 1.3 acres of church property with the goal of creating a community park.  In three years we raised nearly $50,000 and transformed the lot into a verdant green space for free play and organized activities.

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Park Fund

Make your TAX DEDUCTIBLE
contribution for park
maintenance at PayPal