Old Atlanta Park and Recreation Center

The holidays are here! You know what's coming next... Those gym membership/treadmill/stationary bike ads! Beat the January 1st rush to the gym and get a head st...art and enjoy the peace and tranquility of nature now! Signup today for the 2nd Annual Tour de Forsyth! On your time, at your pace, pick a park in Forsyth, walk, run, jog or bike (or if you must treadmill) and log your results. Compete at your convenience and 100% of the proceeds support kids in need to attend Forsyth County Parks & Recreation Programs. Scan the QR Code or register now at http://TourdeForsyth.org or for full more detailed information on the race see http://ForsythCountyParks.org #newyearsresolutions #helpkids

County offices will open at 10 a.m., as previously scheduled. ------------------------------------------------------------ Due to the impact of Tropical Storm Z...eta, all Forsyth County Government offices will delay opening until 10 a.m. This post will be updated as necessary.

BIG CREEK GREENWAY CLOSURE: A section of the Big Creek Greenway multi-use trail from McFarland Pkwy. (mile marker 1.5) to Union Hill Road (mile marker 3.6) in F...orsyth County is temporarily closed for a renovation project. The project is anticipated to be completed in 2021. Walkers, runners and bikers will still have access to about nine miles of trail during the closure. For more information: https://bit.ly/3ccMJ1K

Parks & Recreation is now offering pickleball at Old Atlanta Park Recreation Center (810 Nichols Rd.) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon -3 p.m. For more information about OAP Recreation Center: https://bit.ly/3biHGMI

Splash Pad opens for the season today (rain, rain go away!)

Various Parks & Recreation Facilities to Reopen May 1 Forsyth County Parks & Recreation reopened various facilities to the public on May 1 after being temporari...ly closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The following facilities reopened May 1 at County parks: Athletic Fields (no organized play) Tennis Courts Outdoor Basketball Courts (shooting hoops only, no games) Track & Field at Fowler Park Shady Grove Campground (limited RV and glamping usage only) Restrooms (one central restroom per park Restroom at Big Creek Greenway Bethelview Trailhead Picnic Pavilions (non-reservation, less than 10 people) Campers and staff at Shady Grove Campground (7800 Allyn Lane Memorial Way) are required to follow social distancing and gathering guidelines as recommended by the CDC. Those guidelines can be found here. Other measures being implemented to provide protection for campers and staff include contactless check-in, amenity closures including wash houses, the playground, tent sites and group sites/pavilions. All campers/RV's need to be "self-contained" (contain internal bathroom capability). These measures are in effect until further notice. A full list of guidelines for Shady Grove's reopening can be found here. Forsyth County park trails, boat launches, disc golf courses, passive use areas and the Big Creek Greenway will remain open. For a full list of parks and facilities that have reopened to the public see: https://www.forsythco.com/COVID-19-Closures

Looking for something fun for the summer? Registration for Parks & Recreation summer camps is now open online! Over 100 camp options are available, including re...creation day camps, sports camps, Safety Town, adventure camps, specialty camps and more! Register anytime for great summer fun: https://bit.ly/2JpOg74 And check out the Summer Activity Guide to view all summer offerings: https://bit.ly/39sAMC1

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ

The new Denmark Park design information!

The Outdoor Lights - Thank you for being this week's Sponsor for our Tour de Forsyth! With your support, we're closer to our goal of doubling the number of For...syth children in need to attend Forsyth County Parks & Rec Programs. For more information about walking/running in this event or on becoming a sponsor see http://tourdeforsyth.org Every participant in the Tour de Forsyth wins a medal and a t-shirt! And supports disadvantage kids explore healthy, fun activities.

Community Input Sound on Sharon Springs Park Renovation Project - Feb 12 at Sharon Springs Community Building 4-7 p.m.

Public Input Meetings for the future Denmark Park, Sharon Springs Renovations and also Bennett Park Updates. Come, share your thoughts! https://www.forsythco.com//community-input-sought-on-futur