The Gwinnett Parks and Recreation Department will hold a public meeting to discuss the master planning of Simpsonwood Park at 7 p.m. Nov. 12 in the Norcross High School theater, 5300 Spalding Drive in Norcross.

As part of its 2013 Parks and Recreation Capital Improvements Plan, Gwinnett had recognized the need for a large open space park in the western part of the county and acquired the 227-acre Simpsonwood property located in Peachtree Corners last year. The purchase was funded by SPLOST.

Residents may apply to serve on the Citizen Steering Committee, which will work to help formulate the master plan. Information: 770-822-8855.

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The renovation of Jekyll Island's Great Dunes golf course includes nine holes designed by Walter Travis in the 1920s for the members of the Jekyll Island Club. Several holes that were part of the original layout where located along the beach and were bulldozed in the 1950s.(Photo by Austin Kaseman)

Credit: Photo by Austin Kaseman