Popular water feature opening in time for summer break

The popular, kid-friendly spray pad at Forsyth County’s Old Atlanta Park is now open and will remain open through September 5. Hours of operation for the spray pad are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., May 28 through August 3. Beginning August 4 until September 5, the hours will be Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Mondays the spray pad is closed for maintenance, and on Sundays the venue is available for private rentals only. 

Daily admission for the spray pad is $2 per person (one year old and up). Annual individual passes are available for $30 and annual family passes are available for $60. Private rentals are $200 and include exclusive use of the spray pad and pavilion for two hours. 

Old Atlanta Park is located at 810 Nichols Road. In addition to the spray pad, Old Atlanta Park features a natural playground, a tot-lot for children age 6 and under, two pavilions, a 1-mile walking trail and a recreation center. For more information, visit www.forsythco.com/parks or call (770) 205-4646.