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ATTENTION!
Due to storm damage, as of Friday, October 30:
The full length of the Big Creek Greenway is closed until further notice.

Sawnee Mountain Preserve will be closed until early next week. The parking lot gates will be locked at all access points and visitors will not be allowed to enter the park.

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Greenway and Preserve Closed Temporarily
Due to storm damage Read More…
Posted: 10/29/2020
Fowler Park Trailhead Closure
The Fowler Park Trailhead will be closed from November 2-20 for boardwalk repairs. Read More…
Posted: 10/19/2020
Windermere Dog Park is closed
Due to damage from Hurricane Delta, the dog park is closed. Read More…
Posted: 10/12/2020
Big Creek Greenway Closure
A section of the Big Creek Greenway multi-use trail from McFarland Pkwy. (mile marker 1.5) to Union Hill Road (mile marker 3.6) in Forsyth County is temporarily closed for a renovation project. The project is anticipated to be completed in 2021. Walkers, runners and bikers will still have access to about nine miles of trail during the closure. Read More…
Posted: 9/21/2020
Community Input Sought for Matt Community Park Recreation Center
Take the online survey Read More…
Posted: 3/2/2020

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Comprehensive Master Plan Update

This Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan Update is a ten year vision plan that will provide County staff and elected officials with a road map through 2026. The plan will help guide decision making and actions as the County balances the challenges and opportunities of rapid growth over the next decade. This Plan was carefully crafted by staff, the public, volunteers, and with the assistance of outside experts to ensure that future generations will have adequate parks, greenways and open space.

Comprehensive
Plan Update 2016-2026