Following the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) announcement that it will waive day-use fees nationwide in observance of Presidents Day and other days of celebration and commemoration, the Forsyth County Department of Parks & Recreation will also waive day-use fees on Monday, Feb. 16, at County-operated parks located on USACE property.

The following parks will observe the Presidents Day fee waiver:

• Mary Alice Park (1820 Mary Alice Park Road)
• Young Deer Creek Park (7300 Heard Road)
• Six Mile Creek Park (6020 Browns Bridge Road)
• Charleston Park (5850 Charleston Park Road)

The waiver applies to standard day-use fees, including boat launch ramps and designated swimming areas. It does not apply to camping, camping-related services, shelter rentals or other specialized facilities.

Forsyth County Parks & Recreation will also offer other fee-free days throughout the year. In 2026, the fee-free days are:

• June 16 (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Birthday)
• July 3-5 (Independence Day Weekend)*
• September 26 (National Public Lands Day)
• November 11 (Veterans Day)

*Note: Mary Alice Park will not participate in the Independence Day Weekend fee waiver (July 3-5). All other listed parks will observe the waiver on those dates.

Visitors are encouraged to confirm park hours and operational status prior to arrival. More information about the USACE fee-free days can be found here. Additional information about Forsyth County Parks & Recreation can be found here.