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N Newnan Parks
Ray Park features a picturesque walking bridge.
The city of Newnan has provided several different parks for its residents and visitors to enjoy •
Ray Park is an almost two-acre park located along Spring Street and Ray Circle. It features a pavilion, a playground, a pedestrian crosswalk, a walking trail and public restrooms. It also has four tennis courts and two open, grassy areas with spectator seating. Limited parking is available along the road.
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Greenville Street Park is on the south side of Newnan between Greenville Street and LaGrange Street. It is within walking distance of the city’s historic downtown area. A feature of the park is the 25 columns at the park’s entrance and its two art sculptures — one by Atlanta artist Martin Dawe and other by local artist Carol Harless. The park also has a terraced lawn area, a small amphitheatre, a water fountain, brick plazas, covered pavilion, walking paths and benches. In addition, it has a single, family-style restroom, for men and women.
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First Avenue Park is located on First Avenue near the historic Greenville/LaGrange historic residential district. The neighborhood park is 3.5 acres and is designed for play and exercise. In addition to men’s and women’s WRITTEN BY CELIA SHORTT
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First Avenue Park in Newnan includes a playground for children and visitors to enjoy.