O c t o b e r 2 3 , 2 0 2 5 | A p p e n M e d i a . c o m | A n A p p e n M e d i a G r o u p P u b l i c a t i o n | 5 0 ¢ | Vo l u m e 2 0 , N o . 4 3
Milton parks projects expected to pick up By HANNAH YAHNE hannah@appenmedia.com
HANNAH YAHNE/APPEN MEDIA
From left, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members Scott Mynatt, Chair Scott Stachowski, Vice Chair Stephanie Butler and Jason Alberici listening to updates on parks project during the Oct. 16 meeting.
MILTON, Ga — Milton Parks and Recreation Director Tom McKlveen reported Oct. 16 that plans to develop three of the city’s parks are proceeding, with more coming soon. In the Park Advisory Board’s first meeting since June, McKlveen said there has been a slight push forward on Milton City, Legacy and Deerfield parks, but progress should pick up shortly. McKlveen said there are no “earth-shattering” updates on the progress of design plans for the Deerfield Active Park, but board members can expect more details in the coming months. The city bought the property at 300 Deerfield Parkway in 2024 and plans to develop two large athletic fields, four baseball diamonds, 16 pickleball courts and a couple of tennis courts. Phase two in developing the passive side of the Milton City Park and Preserve Projects is underway, expanding across 130 of its 137 total acres. Phase one consists of creating trails in the North Woods and opening them to the public. McKlveen estimates the passive part of the project will be completed by the end of the year or beginning of next year. “They’re really buttoning up [the project],” McKlveen said. “It’s probably a couple of months away … I think it’s going to be immensely more popular than it is now.”
Carvin’ for Crabapple set for Milton Oct. 25 MILTON, Ga — The City of Milton invites residents to participate in Carvin’ for Crabapple Oct. 25 from 4-7 p.m. Bring your own pumpkin and carve out your creation at Broadwell Pavilion, 12615 Broadwell Road.
Carvin’ for Crabapple will provide carving and painting tools for participants to create their jack-o-lantern. Food trucks, inflatables and face painting will also be available at the pavilion.
Kids can start collecting candy early at the Milton Police Department’s trunk-or-treat event hosted at the Crabapple Government Center across the street from the Broadwell Pavilion.
See PARKS, Page 21
County zones in on 2026 goals ► PAGE 4