Trees and Greenspace

RELEAF DEKALB

URBAN TREE CANOPY

NO NET LOSS OF TREES POLICY

Releaf DeKalb is a program in partnership with Trees Atlanta to beautify DeKalb County and expand our tree canopy.  This program includes tree installations in public spaces, as well as in the front or side yards of residents of unincorporated DeKalb County.

Our Front Yard Tree Program is an opportunity for DeKalb homeowners to add shade and beauty to their yard, at no cost to the homeowner. Our partner, Trees Atlanta, provides advice on species selection and the best location for the tree, and will deliver and plant the tree. Homeowners help with watering in its first growing season and some easy basic care.

Click here to fill out an application for a front yard tree!

Click on our interactive map to see where we have planted trees throughout unincorporated DeKalb County!

Learn about our Urban Tree Canopy study. We are in the process of creating a map of our tree canopy and how it has changed over time.

Sign up to Engage DeKalb for updates. 

DeKalb's No Net Loss of Trees Policy

*** The DeKalb County Tree Ordinance is currently being updated. Public engagement coming in late 2024.

Code of Ordinances | Tree Protection

Code of Ordinances | Site and Parking Area Landscaping

Tree Care Guide for Homeowners

Tree Protection Guide for Home Builders

Encroachment of Critical Root Zone Areas

PARKS AND GREENSPACE

FARMER'S MARKETS

COMMUNITY GARDENS

DeKalb County owns 6144 acres of parks and greenspace!
DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs

Learn more and visit one of our many beautiful parks!
Park Inventory List | DeKalb County GA

View Master Plans and Current Projects
Masterplans and Current Projects

Get Involved! (Friends of the Park)
Friends of the Park | DeKalb County GA

Certify your yard as a wildlife sanctuary
Wildlife Sanctuary Program - Birds Georgia

Park Highlight: Briarlake Forest Park
Bluebird Sanctuary Briarlake Forest Park

DeKalb County’s Mobile Farmer’s Market, Fresh on DeK, aims to create a healthier community in DeKalb by bringing education and fresh in-season produce to food deserts around DeKalb County. 

Fresh on DeK is made possible with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, DeKalb County Government, DeKalb County Board of Health and UGA Cooperative Extension. 

Fresh on DeK plans to return in 2025.

Fresh on DeK Mobile Farmer's Market | DeKalb County (uga.edu)

Fresh on DeK Healthy Living Classes

Community gardens increase access to and availability of healthy food, increase the physical activity of gardeners and provide numerous social and emotional benefits.

Find a community garden here!