Ribbon Cutting April 12 for 35 New Acres at Piedmont Park

The will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony April 12 to open 35 new acres of land, according to Chris Nelson, executive vice president and chief operating officer of the conservancy.

Nelson, , had said the land would open April 15 in time for the 75th Atlanta Dogwood Festival, which will be held April 15 through 17. 

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed will attend the April 12 event, which begins at 11 a.m., Nelson said.

Piedmont Park, which is currently 185 acres, will add an additional 35 acres featuring an interactive fountain and trails that curve through a wetlands area with at least six springs. The conservancy has worked to improve Clear Creek, which runs through the east side of the park, by removing concrete culverts and restoring the stream banks.