Ribbon cutting ceremony for updated Midway Park set for Sept. 8

A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8, to officially unveil various updates to Midway Park (5100 Post Road) including a new playground, pavilion and enhanced athletic facilities.

“Midway Park was originally constructed in 1982 and is the 2nd oldest park in Forsyth County,” said Parks & Recreation Director Jim Pryor.

“Through the years, it has received capital updates to portions of the property, but I am excited to unveil this upgrade which brings the upper baseball complex to current standards. I also believe the new playground and pavilion near the Community Building will be a big hit.”

Improvements and additions to the park include:

• New inclusive and accessible playground
• Laser grading and new sod on diamond fields
• New batting cages and bullpens
• New Pavilion with seating for 36
• New flooring and interior/exterior paint for Community Building
• Repaved and leveled park entrance and upper parking area
• Sealed and restriped lower parking area

The budget for the refurbishment was $3.13M and funding was provided by SPLOST VIII. The project consultant was Woolpert Design, and the contractor was Diversified Construction.

Amenities at Midway Park and all Parks & Recreation facilities can be found by visiting parks.forsythco.com.