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Forsyth to open two new rec centers

By Pat Fox
Feb 10, 2012

Forsyth County will dedicate two new recreation centers at area parks in the coming weeks.

The Old Atlanta Park center, 810 Nichols Road, Suwanee, will have an opening ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. The new center at Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming, will be dedicated at 2 p.m. Feb. 20.

Construction for both centers came through impact fees and a special $100 million parks and greenspace bond approved by voters in 2008.

Information: 770-781-2215.

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