Ahead of the expected impact of Hurricane Milton, displaced Florida residents can receive a 50 percent discount for the first seven days of their stay at Bald Ridge Creek and Sawnee campgrounds, as approved by the Board of Commissioners at an Oct. 8 work session. Read more...

To enhance the visual appeal of Forsyth County facilities, the Forsyth County Parks & Recreation Department applied for a grant earlier this year from the Forsyth County Arts Alliance to install three murals, one at Central Park and two along the 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...

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...

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...

Lanierland Park Unveils New Amenities Read more...

Watch the latest On the Move to see the new amenities and facilities coming to Lanierland Park. Read more...