Six Augusta Parks Recommended for Closing
Friday, November 13th, 2026
A beautiful day at Barrett Park, but not a surprise no visitor enjoying it.
“I ride by here almost everyday George and I never seen anybody here,” said Commissioner Catherine Smith Rice.
A study found Barrett Park average just two visitors a month, while costing the city tens of thousands of dollars in maintenance.
A commission committee approved a Rec Department recommendation to close it and the other most underused parks.
Read more at WJBF.
