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general information
Mission Statement
The mission of Forsyth County Parks and Recreation is to enhance the quality of life for all citizens of Forsyth County by providing passive and active recreational, educational,
and cultural programming services and to provide parks and recreational facilities that are safe, accessible and aesthetically pleasing to the entire community.
Office Hours
Central Park Administrative Office
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Central Park Recreation Center
Monday – Thursday: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday:
7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday:
8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday:
2 – 6 p.m.
Fowler Park Recreation Center and
Old Atlanta Park Recreation Center
Monday – Thursday: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday:
7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday:
8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday:
2 - 6 p.m.
Sawnee Mountain Preserve Visitor Center
Monday – Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Holiday Office Closings
Memorial Day – Monday, May 27
Independance Day - Thursday, July 4
Web Directory
Forsyth County - www.forsythco.com
Athletic Associations - www.forsythcountysports.com
Phone Directory
Central Park Main Office 770-781-2215
Central Park Main Office Fax 770-781-2221
Central Park Recreation Center 678-455-8540
Fowler Park Recreation Center 770-886-4088
Old Atlanta Recreation Center 770-205-4646
Shady Grove Campground 770-205-6849
Sawnee Mtn. Visitor Center 770-781-2217
Park Ranger Tip Line 678-965-7167
Inclement Weather Line 770-886-2851
Forsyth County Board of Commissioners
District 1 – R.J. (Pete) Amos, Chairman
District 2 – Brian R. Tam, Secretary
District 3 – Todd Levent
District 4 – Cindy Jones Mills
District 5 – Jim Boff, Vice Chairman
Parks and Recreation Board
District 1 – Todd Holbrook
District 2 – Daniel Slott
District 3 – Kimberly Brown
District 4 – Gary Cooper
District 5 – Steve Dabbs
Parks and Recreation Director
Jerry Kinsey
How to register?
ONLINE
www.forsythco.com/parks
FAX
Form on page 31
MAIL
Form on page 31
IN
PERSON
Central Park Rec Center
Fowler Park Rec Center
Old Atlanta Park Rec Center
Important Registration information | Payment is due at registration. We accept cash, personal check, money order or MasterCard/Visa. If an activity becomes full, we
will place your name on a waiting list and you will be contacted if a space becomes available. Registration is not accepted by instructors. Out-of-county residents will be
charged a 20% increase for all activities and facility rentals. Please register at least two days prior to the start date.
FACILITY RENTALS
PAVILIONS | COMMUNITY ROOMS | BASKETBALL COURTS | TENNIS COURTS | BANQUET ROOM | CAMPSITES
Various park facilities and amenities are available for rental. The facilities are great places to hold meetings, family gatherings, birthday parties, showers and other
events. Please see a list of parks and facilities on page 4. Facility reservations are available first come, first served. To inquire about facility availability and rental fees,
please call 770-781-2215 or visit www.forsythco.com/parks. To reserve a facility, you will need to complete a rental agreement and pay the rental fee and deposit fee.
Out-of-county residents will be charged a 20% increase for all rentals.
REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS
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Any activity or rental cancelled by Parks and Recreation will be refunded in full. To request a refund or transfer, please visit www.forsythco.com/parks and click on
Refund/Transfer Request to complete an online form or visit us in person to complete a written form.
Class Refund Policy | Refunds/transfers requested 2 or more business days prior to the activity start date will receive a full refund/transfer. 50% of the activity fee will be
refunded/transferred if requested before the second meeting of the program. No refunds/transfers after the second meeting of the program.
Camp Refund Policy | Refunds/transfers requested 1 week or more prior to the camp start date will receive a full refund/transfer. 50% of the camp fee will be refunded/
transferred if requested less than 1 week but by 12 p.m. the Friday before the camp start date. No refunds/transfers after 12 p.m. the Friday before camp starts.
Fitness Room/Fitclass Pass | Refunds requested within 7 days of purchase will receive a full refund.
Youth Baseball/Softball Fall League | No refunds will be issued except under special circumstances as approved by the department.
Adult Athletic Leagues | No refunds will be issued for teams except under special circumstances as approved by the department
Facility Rental Refund Policy | Refunds must be requested at least 2 full business days prior to the rental to receive a full refund. Refunds will not be granted for pavilion
rentals due to inclement weather.
Summer 2013 Recreation | Out of County Residents add 20% to fees