FORSYTH CO. GOVERNMENT NEWS RELEASE:
“The Forsyth County Department of Parks & Recreation is updating its 10-
year Master Plan through a multi-phased community and stakeholder engagement process and an
online survey.
“Our current Master Plan we have is from 2016; and we knew it was time for an update because in 2016,
the least-requested activity was pickleball, which is extremely popular in Forsyth County right now,” said
Forsyth County Parks & Recreation Director Kirk Franz. “When we talk about where we want Parks &
Recreation to be in the future, we want to hear from our community. So, we encourage you to share
your thoughts, ideas and feedback to help guide what you want to see in your parks.”
The online survey can be found here and asks residents about their use of current facilities, program
interests, priorities for future improvements, and preferred funding approaches. Participants will also be
entered into a raffle for one of three $100 credits toward Forsyth County Parks & Recreation rentals,
memberships or programs as a thank-you for their time.
In addition to the survey, public meetings will be held in early 2026 to allow residents to share feedback
in person and learn more about the planning process. Details on these meetings will be announced once
available.
A project website for the master plan update, that includes the survey link, public engagement
information and additional resources can be found by visiting http://www.forsythco.com/yourparks.
The 10-year Master Plan serves as a roadmap for the County’s park system, identifying community
needs, setting priorities and outlining strategies for future investments. It will help ensure Forsyth County
Parks & Recreation continues to provide diverse, accessible and high-quality recreational opportunities
for residents of all ages and abilities.”