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New Fowler Park Recreation Center Now Open
Forsyth County officially opened the new Fowler Park Recreation Center on Monday, February 20, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The new facility was funded by a combination of the Parks, Recreation and Green Space Bond approved by Forsyth County voters in February 2008 and Impact Fees...
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Public Hearing Regarding Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Ordinance
The purpose of the public hearing shall be for public review and comment concerning proposed modifications to Forsyth County's Parks and Recreation Ordinance, specifically to change the person that may issue permits related to use of the athletic fields of a park or recreation facility from the director of the Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department or the director's agent to the Forsyth County Manager...
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Forsyth County To Host Four Free Adopt-A-Stream Workshops
Keep Forsyth County Beautiful (KFCB) will host four free workshops designed to help citizens learn how to protect local waterways through the Adopt-A-Stream program...
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Parks and Recreation Director Receives Distinguished Professional Award
Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Kinsey was recently recognized by the Georgia Recreation and Park Association (GRPA) with the District 7 Distinguished Professional Administrator of the Year Award. Kinsey also earned this distinction in 1997...
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Hellbender Project Aimed at Conserving Hefty Salamander
Hellbenders may have more unflattering nicknames than a cross-county football rival, but these big salamanders with the jelly-slick skin are attracting some positive, and needed, conservation attention...
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Forsyth County Bans Smoking in Parks Except for Specifically Designated “Smoking Areas"
At their August 4, 2011 meeting, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners approved modifications to the Forsyth County Park and Recreation Ordinance...
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New Dog Park Opens at Forsyth County’s Fowler Park
A new dog park opened Friday, July 8 at Forsyth County’s Fowler Park. The fenced area allows dogs to play and run in a confined grassy area without leashes. One section of the 1.5 acre space is for small dogs and the other is for large dogs (those weighing 35 pounds or more)...
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Big Creek Greenway to Re-Open 5/27/11
The section of the Big Creek Greenway from McFarland Parkway to Union Hill Road that has been closed is scheduled to re-open for use by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 27. On the boardwalk portion of this section of the trail, a number of decking joists beneath the boardwalk had broken. Boards in this section were replaced ...
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Grant-Funded Art Project Debuts Along the Big Creek Greenway
Three new art displays along the Big Creek Greenway in Forsyth County are designed to ‘tell the story’ of the Big Creek to all those who visit the popular multi-use trail. A grant to the Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department from the Forsyth County Arts Alliance funded the artwork – two bronze sculptures and one mixed media mural
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Central Park Recreation Center Re-Opening on Sundays
Forsyth County’s Central Park Recreation Center is re-opening on Sundays. The decision to re-open the center on Sundays was approved by the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners at their April 7 meeting...
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Citizens Invited to Earth Day Celebration Activities April 18-21
Beginning April 18, Keep Forsyth County Beautiful  invites local residents to celebrate Earth Day 2011 at Forsyth County’s Coal Mountain Park. Residents can learn more about how recycling works in their community through tours of the Coal Mountain Recycling Convenience Center
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Master Planning of Green Space Properties to be Focus of Meetings
The Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department will hold two public information meetings to allow for discussion and public input on the proposed master planning of several green space properties...
 
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New Hours - Central Park Recreation Center
Beginning Friday, April 1, new hours of operation will be in effect for Forsyth County's Central Park Recreation Center. The revised Recreation Center hours are being implemented as a cost-saving measure...
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Fowler Park Opens
Ribbon is cut on new 85-acre park, funded by voter-approved bond...
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PROGRAMS UTILIZING NEW EXPANSION AT CENTRAL PARK RECREATION CENTER

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Start an Adventure in September in Forsyth County
Parks and Recreation's Outdoor Division invites citizens to climb, hike and more.
September will be filled with adventure programs and nature programs hosted by Forsyth County Park and Recreation's Outdoor Division. Start an adventure in September by signing up to climb, hike and more at Sawnee Mountain Preserve (SMP)...
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Public Invited to Ribbon Cutting of Multi-Use Path at Veterans Memorial Park
(Dawson County, GA)  The public is cordially invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony highlighting several of the revitalization projects at Veterans Memorial Park...
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Visit a County Park in July
Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department celebrates Park and Recreation Month...
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Spring into an Outdoor Adventure
Spring into an outdoor adventure at the Sawnee Mountain Preserve Visitor Center (SMPVC). In April and May, the outdoor division will offer activities for children, adults, and families... 
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Campground to remain open through November 7
Starting April 2, campers will be able to set up sites at Shady Grove Campground. The campground will remain open through November 7, 2010...
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Big Creek Greenway Receives Award for Engineering Excellence
The Georgia Engineering Alliance recently recognized Forsyth County’s Big Creek Greenway for engineering excellence. The trail received an Honor Award for Engineering Excellence February 20, during an event that was part of Georgia Engineers Week...
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Appalachian Trail Conservancy Annouces new Georgia Appalachian Trail License Plate
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) and volunteers through its affiliate Georgia Appalachian Trail Club announce the establishment of a Georgia Appalachian Trail specialty license plate, to bring recognition to the legendary footpath that starts in Georgia and ends in Maine...
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Forsyth County Town Hall Meeting, Thursday, Feb. 25

Commissioners Jim Boff and Jim Harrell Request your attendance at a Town Hall Meeting to discuss county spending and allocation of Park and Recreation Bond Funds...

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Start an Adventure at Sawnee Mountain Preserve
Explore, learn and start an outdoor adventure at Sawnee Mountain Preserve (SMP). In February and March, the Forsyth County Parks and Recreation’s Outdoor Division will host programs for children and adults...
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Additional Portion of Big Creek Greenway Now Open
An additional portion of the Big Creek Greenway in Forsyth County was officially opened Friday, December 4 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new portion, known as Phase 1, covers approximately 3.9 miles from McFarland Parkway to the Fowler Park site at SR 9. A large portion of Phase 1 of the Big Creek Greenway was funded by state and federal funds...
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Grant Funds New Trees at Central Park
Forsyth County’s Central Park has 183 new trees, planted recently thanks to funds from a Tree Legacy Grant. The Georgia Urban Forest Council awarded a Tree Legacy Grant of $20,000 to Forsyth County in December 2008. The winning grant application was a cooperative effort of Keep Forsyth County Beautiful, Forsyth County Extension Service, Forsyth County Master Gardeners, staff from Forsyth County’s Planning and Development, Parks and Recreation, and Finance Departments, and individual Forsyth County citizens
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Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Wins Two District Awards
The Georgia Recreation and Park Association (GRPA) recently recognized the Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department as the District 7 Agency of the Year...
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Big Creek Greenway Volunteer Project Deemed a Success
88 volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints project on the Big Creek Greenway, Forsyth County that took place on Saturday 24th of October was a success...
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Residents Invited to Learn Tips for Enjoying The Big Creek Greenway Safely
Forsyth County citizens are invited to learn more about staying safe while enjoying the new Big Creek Greenway multi-use trail on Tuesday, October 20, from 10 a.m. to noon...
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Atlanta Soccer Academy is Going Green
Atlanta Soccer Academy is partnering with with Keep Forsyth Beautiful to institute a recycling program...
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