County’s oldest park facility to add several amenities

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Thursday, May 30, 2024, for a large-scale renovation project at Bennett Park (5930 Burruss Mill Road) in northeast Forsyth County. Photos from the event are available by clicking here.

Watch the full groundbreaking ceremony:

“Bennett Park is the oldest facility in the Forsyth County Parks & Recreation inventory,” said Parks & Recreation Director Kirk Franz. “We are excited to begin this renovation project and bring new life to a location that has served thousands of participants over the decades, as well as additional amenities to better serve the surrounding community.”

Following the completion of the renovation projection, Bennett Park will boast two multi-purpose rectangle fields, three baseball/softball fields, batting cages, picnic pavilions, a community building and playground as well as paved and nature trails. A map of the approved plan can be found by clicking here. Elements of the plan are subject to change during the construction process.

Funding for the project is provided by an Improving Neighborhood Outcomes in Disproportionately Impacted Communities Grant, which was awarded to the County in 2023, in the amount of $2.2M to aid in renovations and improvements. Bennett Park is one of 142 projects in Georgia receiving funding from the grant. The total renovation project cost is estimated at $25.1M with the remaining cost coming from the various funding sources including SPLOST, Capital Outlay and Impact Fees among others.

“Bennett Park has an incredible legacy in Forsyth County having seen many changes take place around it since opening in 1978,” said District 4 Commissioner Cindy Mills. “What has not changed, and will now be enhanced, are the memories and smiles made by everyone that visits this park. Some of my best memories are playing church league softball at Bennett Park decades ago.”

“The addition of a community building will be such a great addition for family events, possible voting precinct and meeting space. The land we added to the park has helped create what is essentially a brand-new park for this community, who has patiently been waiting for it.”

During construction, Bennett Park will be closed to the public. The park is anticipated to reopen following the renovation in 2026.