StoryWalk Arrives at Hairston Park

Staff Report

Wednesday, April 24th, 2024

DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs’  

East Central DeKalb Community & Senior Center, the Hairston Crossing Library and The Friends of Hairston Park, have partnered to install a StoryWalk located in Hairston Park, 889 South Hairston Road, Stone Mountain, Ga. 30083.

DeKalb County families looking for socially distanced, self-guided activities, Hairston Park is a great place to start. The community can enjoy the StoryWalk® that will include picture books installed on signposts along popular walking routes throughout the park from May 1 - May 31. The StoryWalk® will feature the book “The Hike” by author Allison Farrell.

This activity is a wonderful way for participants of all ages to combine literacy skills and healthy exercise as they walk to each reading station while enjoying the beauty of the park.

For more information, contact LaShanda Davis, Recreation, and Parks and Cultural Affairs public relations specialists, at 404-710-6331or 404-371-2711.