The Forsyth County Department of Parks & Recreation is updating its 10-year Master Plan through a multi-phased community and stakeholder engagement process and an online survey, which can be found here.

In addition to the survey, public meetings will be held in early 2026 to allow residents to share feedback in person and learn more about the planning process. Meetings will be held:

• Monday, Jan. 26, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Sawnee Mountain Community Building
• Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Central Park Recreation Center
• Thursday, Jan. 29, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Coal Mountain Community Building 
• Monday, Feb. 2, from 6-8 p.m. at the Fowler Park Recreation Center
• Wednesday, Feb. 4, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Old Atlanta Park Recreation Center

“It takes just ten minutes to complete the survey, but those ten minutes will help shape Forsyth County’s parks and recreation system for the next ten years,” said Parks & Recreation Director Kirk Franz. “Once this master plan is adopted, it becomes our roadmap for future development, which is why community input right now is so important.”

The online survey asks residents about their use of current facilities, program interests, priorities for future improvements, and preferred funding approaches. Participants will also be entered into a raffle for one of three $100 credits toward Forsyth County Parks & Recreation rentals, memberships or programs as a thank-you for their time.

A project website for the master plan update, that includes the survey link, public engagement information and additional resources can be found by visiting http://www.forsythco.com/yourparks.

The 10-year Master Plan serves as a roadmap for the County’s park system, identifying community needs, setting priorities and outlining strategies for future investments. It will help ensure Forsyth County Parks & Recreation continues to provide diverse, accessible and high-quality recreational opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities.

Parks & Recreation is partnering with CPL, a multidisciplinary design and planning firm, to conduct the assessment and develop the updated plan.

To listen to a FoCo Unplugged podcast about the 10-year Master Plan update and all things Parks & Recreation, click here.

For more information, visit http://www.forsythco.com/yourparks.