Temporary Closure of Section of Big Creek Greenway Read more...

The Indian Seats Trailhead (4075 Spot Road) located at the Sawnee Mountain Preserve will temporarily close on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 14-15, for asphalt replacement on the approach trail, weather permitting. Read more...

Three Forsyth County lake parks will temporarily close for parking lot paving and striping on various dates in August. Read more...

A new urban deer management program will help address overpopulation of white-tailed deer in the south portion of Forsyth County, and residents are invited to participate in two free archery hunts on County property this fall. The program is a joint venture between Forsyth County and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and was deemed necessary to minimize resulting damage the overpopulation of deer brings to the natural habitat and landscaping as well as impacts to deer herd health and an increase in deer/vehicle collisions. Read more...

The Big Creek Greenway multi-use trail will temporarily close between mile markers 9.4-10.3 beginning Monday, June 24, and is anticipated to reopen in September, 2024. Read more...

Mary Alice Park will implement new entry policies on weekends and holidays to better accommodate and serve the large number of guests at the popular Lake Lanier beach and boat launch location. Read more...

Forsyth County's oldest park is getting a BIG makeover! Watch this episode of 'On the Move,' Capital Projects Director John Jefferson and Parks & Recreation Director Kirk Franz discuss the upgrades and amenities coming to Bennett Park. Read more...

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Bennett Park Renovation Project Read more...

Forsyth County government offices, recycling centers, Pet Resource Center and Senior Services will be closed Monday, Jan. 1, in observance of New Year’s Day. Parks & Recreation rec centers will be closed Sunday, Dec. 31, and Monday, Jan. 1. Read more...

A half-mile section of the Big Creek Greenway, north of the Bethelview Trailhead, reopened after renovations for needed boardwalk repairs. Read more...