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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 2 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
parks and facilities 1. BENNETT PARK | 5930 Burruss Mill Road, Cumming | 29 acres. Baseball/softball fields, turf football/multi-purpose field, picnic pavilions and playground 2. BIG CREEK GREENWAY | Trail heads at 5120 Bethelview Road, Fowler Park, McFarland Parkway east of exit 12 and on Union Hill Road | 6.8 mile walking, jogging and biking path 3. CANEY CREEK PRESERVE | 2755 Caney Road, Cumming 63 acres. Amphitheater, walking trails, pavilions, dog park and playground 4. CENTRAL PARK | 2300 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming | 85 acres. Baseball/softball fields, rectangle fields, turf football/multi-purpose field, tennis courts, disc golf course, mountain bike trail, playground, picnic pavilions, walking/jogging path, administrative building. CENTRAL PARK RECREATION CENTER with 2 gymnasiums, meeting rooms, art classrooms, dance studio, fitness studio, spin studio, cardio/weight room, indoor walking track and a banquet facility with a catering kitchen 5. CHARLESTON PARK | 5850 Charleston Park Road, Cumming | 154 acres. Boat ramp, picnic tables, courtesy dock and mountain bike trails 6. CHATTAHOOCHEE POINTE | 5790 Chattahoochee Pointe Drive, Suwanee | 100 acres. Walking trails, pavilions, playground and canoe launch 7. CHESTATEE COMMUNITY BUILDING | 6875 Keith Bridge Road, Gainesville | 3 acres. Meeting room with kitchen 8. COAL MOUNTAIN PARK | 3560 Settingdown Road, Cumming | 26 acres. Baseball/softball fields, Miracle League Field, soccer field, tennis courts, meeting room with kitchen, picnic pavilion, horseshoe pits, 2 playgrounds (1 ADA accessible) and walking/running path 9. DUCKTOWN COMMUNITY PARK | 5895 Heardsville Road, Cumming | 6 acres. Pavilion, outdoor volleyball court, horseshoe pits, fitness/playground, open grass field and a rubberized walking/jogging path 15. POOLE’S MILL PARK | 7725 Poole’s Mill Road, Ballground 10 acres. Playground, horseshoe pits, picnic pavilion, picnic tables with charcoal grills and a creek 16. SAWNEE MOUNTAIN PARK | 3995 Watson Road, Cumming | 44 acres. Baseball/softball fields, multi-purpose fields, outdoor basketball courts, tennis courts, playground, picnic pavilions, walking/ jogging path, meeting room with kitchen and pavilion 17. SAWNEE MOUNTAIN PRESERVE | 2500 Bettis- Tribble Gap Road, Cumming | 963 acres. Picnic pavilions, playground, amphitheater and hiking trails. Visitor Center – 4075 Spot Road, Cumming - Nature exhibits, learning library and laboratory, tree house and tree canopy walk 18. SHADY GROVE CAMPGROUND | 7800 Shadburn Ferry Road, Cumming | 107 acres. RV and tent campsites, restrooms with showers, playground, sand beach/lake swimming area, swing set, boat ramp and courtesy dock 19. SHARON SPRINGS PARK | 1950 Sharon Road, Cumming 58 acres. Baseball/softball and football fields, tennis courts, outdoor basketball courts, picnic pavilions, playground, meeting room with kitchen and walking/jogging path 20. SOUTH FORSYTH SOCCER COMPLEX | 800 Kemp Road, Suwanee | 31 acres. Soccer fields and picnic pavilion 21. WINDERMERE PARK | 3355 Windermere Parkway, Cumming | 118 acres. Walking path, nature trails, playground, picnic pavilions, dog park and an open grass field 22. YOUNG DEER CREEK PARK | 7300 Heard Road, Cumming | 14 acres. Picnic pavilion, sand beach/lake swimming area, swing set, boat ramp and courtesy dock forsyth county park locations 10. FOWLER PARK | 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming | 85 acres. Baseball/softball fields, multi-purpose fields, tennis courts, outdoor basketball courts, walking/jogging path, track, picnic pavilions, playground, five-acre passive area, skate park, dog park and trail head for the Big Creek Greenway. FOWLER PARK RECREATION CENTER with 2 gymnasiums, community room, activity classroom, dance studio, fitness studio, cardio/weight room and indoor walking track 11. HAW CREEK PARK | 2205 Echols Road, Cumming | 85 acres. Mountain bike/walking trails, playground and pavilion 12. JOINT VENTURE PARK AT DAVES CREEK | 3660 Melody Mizer Lane, Cumming | 16 acres. Baseball/softball, football/soccer fields and picnic pavilions 13. MIDWAY PARK | 5100 Post Road / Hwy 371, Cumming | 40 acres. Baseball/softball fields, multi-purpose turf field, tennis courts, picnic pavilion, playground, meeting room with kitchen and walking/jogging path 14. OLD ATLANTA PARK | 810 Nichols Road, Suwanee 39 acres. Spray pad, walking trails, pavilions and playgrounds. OLD ATLANTA PARK RECREATION CENTER with 2 gymnasiums, community room, activity classroom, dance studio, fitness studio, cardio/weight room and indoor walking track 3 770-781-2215 | www.forsythco.com/parks
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