A half-mile section of the Big Creek Greenway, north of the Bethelview Trailhead (mile marker 9.0-9.5), will be closed for needed boardwalk repairs beginning later this month for approximately two months, weather permitting. The Bethelview Trailhead and rest of the Big Creek Greenway are ... Read more...

New amenities, facilities and Miracle League field previewed A ribbon cutting ceremony for the expansion of Lanierland Park (6115 Jot Em Down Road) was held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19, to give the community a first look at the park’s newest amenities which ... Read more...

Phase 2 of Lanierland Park (6115 Jot Em Down Road) will be open to the public on Saturday, Aug. 19.   Watch the latest On the Move detailing the new amenities and facilities at the park that you and your friends and family can soon enjoy! Visitors ... Read more...

Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony for the expansion of Lanierland Park (6115 Jot-Em-Down Road) scheduled for at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19, to officially unveil the park’s new amenities. The expansion project, designated as phase two of the park’s master plan, includes ... Read more...

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...