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Home Depot Backyard nearing completion near Mercedes-Benz Stadium

All of the remaining rubble from the old Georgia Dome has been removed, and this new attraction will be open in time for football season.

ATLANTA -- Officials said Thursday the new Home Depot Backyard attraction is on track to be completed by the 2018 football season.

The new, 11-acre greenspace will be open on both game-days and non-event days for fans and the public.

All of the remaining rubble from the former site of the Georgia Dome has been cleared and the turf has been installed. A 35-foot mirrored soccer ball sculpture sits on the north plaza overlooking the site.

Some of the amenities include:

  • The Home Depot Pavilion, a three-pier, dual-level, shaded pavilion that includes picnic areas for the public on non-game days.
  • A regulation size sports field that can be used for soccer, flag football and fitness programming.
  • One-half mile of biking and walking paths connecting Westside neighborhoods with downtown.
  • A playground.
  • Public restrooms during hours of operation.
  • Pedestrian bridge and ADA accessible ramp.

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