Press Release - Hilsman Park Sinkhole - 6/11/26

Published on June 11, 2026

Press Release Cover Art - Sinkhole in Hilsman Park

Albany, GA – On Thursday, June 11, Hilsman Park on N. Van Buren Street was closed temporarily due to a sinkhole.

The City of Albany has fenced in the impacted area and reached out to a company to assess the sinkhole on Friday, June 12.

Residents are urged to stay out of the park while it is closed.

Updates will be provided as they are made available.