Forsyth County Breaks Ground on New Dog Park Adjacent to Animal Shelter
Dog park slated for completion in Fall 2020
Forsyth County officials, staff and guests gatheredThursday, June 25, to break ground for the County’s new dog park located acrossfrom the County Animal Shelter (4065 County Way) in north Forsyth just off SR400. Once complete, the park will feature synthetic dog turf, dog waterfountains, climbing boulder, wooded areas, dog walk ramp, tunnel, sunshades,shaded benches and two family-style restrooms. SEE IMAGES FROM THE EVENT BY CLICKING HERE.
During the groundbreaking ceremony, County CommissionChairman Laura Semanson, District 4 Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills and AnimalShelter Director Cindy Iacopella thanked those who made the funding for the newpark a reality. The four-acre dog park is funded by donations, the Parks &Recreation Capital Funds and primarily with SPLOST VIII funds, the additionalpenny sales tax.
The park is slated for completion in fall 2020.