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Spray pad set to open at Old Atlanta Park

By Pat Fox
May 7, 2013

The water spray pad at Old Atlanta Park will open May 25, providing visitors with a perfect place to cool off. Daily admission for the spray pad is $2 per person for ages 1 and up. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. The pad is closed for maintenance and private rentals on Mondays.

Old Atlanta Park is at 810 Nichols Road, across from Lambert High School.

Forsyth County Parks information: 770-781-2215, www.forsythco.com/parks.

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