Therapeutic recreation programming serves residents with intellectual and physical disabilities Forsyth County Parks & Recreation’s therapeutic recreation added ten new programs, saw a year-over-year membership growth of 32% and offered several new out-of-school programs in 2020, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.  Therapeutic recreation, which launched in March 2018, offers programs for individuals with specific needs in order to develop leisure and recreation skills, enhance socialization, independence and overall quality of life.     “We are very excited about the future of the therapeutic rec programs,” said Parks & Recreation Director Jim Pryor. “We have seen great interest from the Forsyth County community in the ...

The latest Forsyth County Parks & Recreation newsletter is now available! The newsletter includes information on a wide variety of events, activities and programs offered. Residents can view the newsletter by clicking here.

New dog park in north Forsyth County now open Forsyth County officials, staff and guests gathered Tuesday, Nov. 17, to officially open the Coal Mountain Dog Park (4060 County Way). The new park is located across from the County Animal Shelter in north Forsyth.  “I look forward to seeing the special family bonds this park will help create for generations to come,” said District 4 Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills. “We hope that being so close to the shelter will encourage our community to embrace and adopt animals who still need a home.” The park features synthetic dog turf, dog water fountains, climbing ...

Nov. 4, 2020: The Big Creek Greenway is now open following storm damage caused by Tropical Storm Zeta. The following portions of the greenway are closed due to planned renovation projects: -          The greenway between McFarland Pkwy. and Union Hill Road -          Fowler Park Trailhead (4110 Carolene Way) ----- Nov. 2, 2020: A portion of the Big Creek Greenway Trail, between Hwy. 9 and Kelly Mill Road, is now open following storm damage caused by Tropical Storm Zeta. The Bethelview Road Trailhead (5120 Bethelview Road) is also now open. The following portions of the greenway/trailheads remain closed: -          The greenway between Union Hill Road and Hwy. 9 -          The greenway between McFarland Pkwy. and ...

Nov. 4, 2020: Sawnee Mountain Preserve is now open at all access points as well as the Visitor Center (4075 Spot Road) following storm damage caused by Tropical Storm Zeta. --- Nov. 2, 2020: The following sections of the Sawnee Mountain Preserve have reopened following storm damage caused by Tropical Storm Zeta: -        Sawnee Mountain Preserve Visitor Center and trail access (4075 Spot Road) -        Trail access (2500 Bettis-Tribble Gap Road) The trail access at 2505 Bettis-Tribble Gap Road remains closed for storm clean up. Updates will be provided as available on the County’s homepage and social media channels. --- Oct. 30, 2020: Due to storm damage in and around Sawnee Mountain caused by Tropical ...

Nov. 2, 2020: The following sections of the Sawnee Mountain Preserve have reopened following storm damage caused by Tropical Storm Zeta: -             Sawnee Mountain Preserve Visitor Center and trail access (4075 Spot Road) -             Trail access (2500 Bettis-Tribble Gap Road) The trail access at 2505 Bettis-Tribble Gap Road remains closed for storm clean up. Updates will be provided as available on the County’s homepage and social media channels. --- Oct. 30, 2020: Due to storm damage in and around Sawnee Mountain caused by Tropical Storm Zeta, the Sawnee Mountain Preserve (4075 Spot Road) and Visitor Center are temporarily closed. The parking lot gates will be locked at all access points and ...

Nov. 2, 2020: A portion of the Big Creek Greenway Trail, between Hwy. 9 and Kelly Mill Road, is now open following storm damage caused by Tropical Storm Zeta. The Bethelview Road Trailhead (5120 Bethelview Road) is also now open. The following portions of the greenway/trailheads remain closed: -          The greenway between Union Hill Road and Hwy. 9 -          The greenway between McFarland Pkwy. and Union Hill Road (closed for a scheduled renovation project) -          Union Hill Road Trailhead (5259 Union Hill Road) -          Fowler Park Trailhead (4110 Carolene Way) Updates will be provided as available on the County’s homepage and social media channels. ----- Oct. 29, 2020: Due to recent storm damage from Tropical ...

Due to storm damage in and around Sawnee Mountain caused by Tropical Storm Zeta, the Sawnee Mountain Preserve (4075 Spot Road) and Visitor Center are temporarily closed. The parking lot gates will be locked at all access points and visitors will not be allowed to enter. Updates on the reopening will be made on the County’s homepage and social media pages. 

BIG CREEK GREENWAY CLOSED: Due to recent storm damage from Tropical Storm Zeta, the full length of the Big Creek Greenway is closed until further notice. Updates will be provided as available on the County’s homepage and social media channels. 

Due to recent storm damage and flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Delta, the following is an updated list of damages to Forsyth County parks and facilities: -          Windermere Dog Park o   CLOSED for cleanup and parking lot resurfacing -          Charleston Park o   Interloop trail connector bridge CLOSED for repairs -          Big Creek Greenway o   Multiple trees reported down with no structural damage o   No closures -          Chattahoochee Pointe Park o   Multiple trees reported down along with trail washout o   No closures -          Lanierland Park o   Washout areas reported o   No closures For more updated information on County Parks & Recreation closures and information, please follow Forsyth County Parks & Recreation on Facebook.