Department of Parks & Recreation staff members were recently recognized for excellence at a Forsyth County Board of Commissioners meeting on Thursday, Nov. 20. Read more...

Community invited to provide input on the future of parks. Read more...

In this edition of On the Move, Parks & Recreation Director Kirk Franz discusses renovations coming to the Big Creek Greenway between mile markers 8.5 (Bethelview Trailhead) and 10.3 (Kelly Mill Road), which is currently closed to the public. Read more...

In continuation of efforts to address an overpopulation of white-tailed deer in the south portion of Forsyth County, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners approved an urban deer management program during their Aug. 12, 2025, work session. Read more...

Watch this episode of “On the Move” to get the latest updates on improvements coming to Phase 4 of the Big Creek Greenway. Read more...

A ribbon cutting ceremony for renovations at Sawnee Mountain Preserve was held on Thursday, Dec. 12, to highlight improvements made to the park. Read more...

A ribbon cutting ceremony for renovations at Sawnee Mountain Preserve (4075 Spot Road) will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, to highlight improvements made to the park. Read more...

Three County departments were recognized for excellence at a Forsyth County Board of Commissioners meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21. Read more...

Ahead of the expected impact of Hurricane Milton, displaced Florida residents can receive a 50 percent discount for the first seven days of their stay at Bald Ridge Creek and Sawnee campgrounds, as approved by the Board of Commissioners at an Oct. 8 work session. Read more...

To enhance the visual appeal of Forsyth County facilities, the Forsyth County Parks & Recreation Department applied for a grant earlier this year from the Forsyth County Arts Alliance to install three murals, one at Central Park and two along the Big Creek Greenway. Read more...