Recreation, Parks and Culture Affairs Encourages Park Safety During Fall Season

DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs urges patrons to use park fire safety this season at all county parks.

With the end-of-summer dry conditions, it is important to exercise an abundance of caution to protect DeKalb's natural resources.

Smoking and fires are prohibited at Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve, located at 3783 Klondike Rd., Stonecrest, GA 30038. Citizens are prohibited from grilling in any area of the park and should call 911 immediately if they see smoke or a fire.

Fire pits are prohibited at the park.

To view programs and events, visit www.dekalbcountyga.gov/parks and click Davidson Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve.

Smoking is prohibited at all DeKalb County parks. Grilling is only allowed at DeKalb County parks with a designated grilling area. Citizens are prohibited from bringing personal grills but can use the grills provided.

For more information, contact LaShanda Davis, Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs public relations specialist at, 404-371-3643.

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