Alpharetta parks department honored

The Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department has been named best in the state.

The department was recognized recently by the Georgia Recreation and Park Association for accomplishments such as installing a synthetic turf soccer/lacrosse field and creating a 20-acre passive green space at Webb Bridge Park. The Alpharetta Community Garden was established at Wills Park.

Department Director Mike Perry accepted the award during a conference at Jekyll Island.

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