During their June 1 meeting, the Board of Commissioners recognized Tommy Bruce for his retirement after 37 years of service with Parks & Recreation.  Bruce began his service with the County in 1986 when Parks & Recreation consisted of just two park facilities. Today, thanks ... Read more...

Mary Alice Park, a popular beach on Lake Lanier, is now under the care of Forsyth County Parks & Recreation. The park and picnic areas will open to the public Friday, May 26, just in time for Memorial Day weekend.  In the latest On the Move ... Read more...

A redesigned website and online user experience for Forsyth County Parks & Recreation is now available at parks.forsythco.com. “We are excited to provide the digital home of Parks with a new look and experience that will make it even easier for online users to access what ... Read more...

Kirk Franz has been named Director of the Parks and Recreation Department, replacing former director Jim Pryor and then interim director Laura Pate. Franz brings over 30 years of parks and recreation experience to the role, previously serving the Alpharetta and Johns Creek areas. “Parks and ... Read more...

The joy of sports can be transformative physically and mentally. Mark Keesee, a volunteer with Parks & Recreation’s therapeutic recreation program for the past three years, has seen firsthand the joy that weightlifting can bring children and young adults. With experience in coaching extending to the ... Read more...

Following renovations, the Big Creek Greenway Phase 2 trail and trailhead at Union Hill (5259 Union Hill Rd.) will be reopening for public use on Saturday, April 1.  This portion of the Greenway has been closed since May 2020 for ground-up renovations that include an ... Read more...

Forsyth County Parks & Recreation’s Activity Guide for first half of 2022 is now available! The guide includes information on a wide variety of events, activities and programs offered from January through July. Residents can view the guide and register online at parks.forysthco.com.  Read more...

Fire Chief and Sheriff to provide remarks reflecting on the attacks of 9/11 A ceremonial event will be held at 10 a.m. on Sept. 10, at Fowler Park (4110 Carolene Way) to recognize 20 years since the terrorist attacks on America that occurred on Sept. ... Read more...

Forsyth County Parks & Recreation will host two community input meetings for resident feedback on proposed plans for a future recreation center at Matt Community Park (6555 Wallace Tatum Rd.).   Drop-in style community input meetings will be held from 5-7 p.m. at the following locations: -  ... Read more...