Stone Mountain Trail Master Plan

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September 8 | Join us for the Final Open House at Toby Grant Recreation Center from 5:00pm - 7:00pm

DeKalb County is conducting the Stone Mountain Trail Master Plan, which will analyze a segment of the trail and adjacent areas between Avondale Estates and Stone Mountain Park.

The planning effort will identify strategies to enhance connectivity and mobility, accommodate equitable development, create more people-focused spaces, and drive economic development along the trail corridor.

This study is an opportunity for DeKalb County to mirror the success of BeltLine as a trail of regional significance, while also prioritizing the preservation of existing neighbors and their local culture. A key focus of the study is aligning land use, transportation, and economic development opportunities along the trail, while maintaining affordable housing and addressing housing displacement patterns.

The DeKalb County Stone Mountain Trail Master Plan is funded through a Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP) grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission. Check out "How is this project funded?" in the FAQs to learn more about project funding.

Project Goals

The following goals will help guide the project and provide a framework for key elements of the Plan. Key focus areas being explored through this study include equity planning and placemaking; trail planning; transportation, mobility, and green infrastructure; zoning and land use; economic development and housing.

To learn more about each project focus areas (key topics), check out the FAQs.

Study Area

The study area focuses on a segment of the trail extending from East Ponce de Leon Avenue at Sam’s Crossing to the West entrance of Stone Mountain Park along the Stone Mountain Trail Corridor.

We Want to Hear from YOU!

We have an exciting and interactive engagement program planned for the DeKalb Stone Mountain Trail Master Plan and look forward to meeting you out in the community or at one of our project hosted events! Utilizing a combination of boots-on-the-ground and innovative technology to engage the community, outreach methods are aimed at fostering an accessible, inclusive process that enables all voices of the community to have the opportunity to be heard.

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COMMUNITY MEETINGS

LOCAL EVENTS

ONLINE INPUT TOOLS

Final Open House

Monday, September 8 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Toby Grant Recreation Center | 593 Parkdale Dr.

PAST EVENTS

Kick Off Open House

Tuesday, February 11 | 5:30 - 7:30pm

Clarkston Library | 951 N Indian Creek Dr.

To view the presentation from the Kickoff Open House, click here.

To view the boards from the Kickoff Open House, click here.

Design Charrette

Wednesday, May 21 | 3:00 - 7:00pm

Clarkston Woman's Club | 3913 Church St.

PAST EVENTS
Project Booth #1
Avondale Estates Farmers Market
Sunday, February 2
11am - 2pm

Project Booth #2
Refuge Coffee Spring Market
Saturday, April 26
12pm - 4pm

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PAST ACTIVITIES

Project Survey

Closed May 30, 2025

Project Schedule

The planning process is anticipated to extend through September 2025.