Explore Georgia's Forsyth County Parks

Map: see the Forsyth County, Georgia map for every town, highway, lake and state park in the county.

Bennett Park is Forsyth County's first county park. It is 30 acres in size. It is in Cumming, Georgia. See web page for more information and pictures.

Central Park and Recreation Center is one of Forsyth County’s main parks, with tennis courts, ballfields, turf fields, disc golf, a playground, a paved walking trail and a recreation center with gyms and drop-in pickleball, on Keith Bridge Road in Cumming. See the park page for hours and details.

Charleston Park is a 154-acre park has 64 vehicle and 49 vehicle with trailer parking spots, three boat ramps, a courtesy dock and restroom facility. It is one of Forsyth County’s newest leased Parks from the Army Corps of Engineers. This park will also be the home of the water sports section of the Outdoor Program and host a yearly water based special event. 3-Boat Ramps, Restrooms, Picnic Tables with Grills. Phone: 770-781-2150 or 770-781-2215 - Address: 5850 Charleston Park Rod, Cumming, Georgia 30041

Chestatee Community Building - Facilities: Community Building with Kitchen - Phone: 770-781-2215 - Address: 6875 Keith Bridge Road (GA Highway 306), Gainesville, Georgia 30506

Coal Mountain Park was established in 1988, is 26 acres and has the amenities of a sports complex with the atmosphere of a Hometown Community Park. Coal Mountain Park's Community Building was built in 2005. Amenities are: 8 Youth Baseball - Softball Fields, 1 Soccer Field, 2 Tennis Courts, 2 Playgrounds, Walking Trail, Picnic Pavilion and new Community Building. Phone: 770-781-2215 - Address: 3560 Settingdown Road, Cumming, Georgia 30028

Ducktown Park - Park Amenities include aa picnic pavilion, fitness playground, outdoor volleyball court, horse shoe pits, open grass fields and a rubber surface walking-running path. Phone: 770-781-2215 - Address: 5895 Heardsville Road, Cumming, Georgia 30028

Joint Venture Park at Daves Creek is available for use by the school during school hours, and after 4 pm, available for public use by the public on weekdays and all day on weekends. Includes a pavilion, restrooms and fields for football, lacrosse, baseball and softball. Phone: 770-205-4646 - Address: 3660 Melody Mizer Lane, Cumming, Georgia 30041

Midway Park is a 40 acre sports complex. Park amenities and facilites include: 7 Youth Baseball - Softball Fields, 1 Football Field, 1 Soccer Field, 2 Tennis Courts, Playground, Walking Trail, Picnic Pavilion and Community Building with Kitchen. Pavilion & Community Building is available for rental. Phone: 770-781-2215 - Address: 5100 Post Road/Hwy. 371, Cumming, Georgia 30040

Poole's Mill Park is a one-of-kind passive park, It is 10 acres of property that showcases the unique Pooles' Mill Covered Bridge. It is located in Cumming Georgia. See web page for info, pictures and a video.

Sawnee Mountain Park size is 44 acres. Amenites include 8 baseball-softball fields, 1-Senior baseball field, 1 football field, 1 soccer field, 4 tennis courts, paved walking-jogging trail, picnic pavilion, outdoor basketball courts, large playground and community building with a kitchen. Sawnee Mountain Park is defined by its spectacular view of Sawnee Mountain. It is located in Cumming Georgia.

Sawnee Mountain Preserve covers 963 acres of scenic passive space, with more than 11 miles of trails. This natural recreational park is now open to the public and offers a variety of activites including hiking, rock climbing, rappeling, backpacking, environmental education and more. This preserve is located in Cumming Georgia. There are 2 entrances to the preserve. See web page for info, pictures and a video.

Shady Grove Campground opens in early March (the 2026 season opened March 6) and runs through early November. The campground has over 110 campsites. The campground features a beach and swim area, boat ramp with courtesy dock, group campsites with picnic shelters, playground, tent camping areas and campsites with water and 30 amp power hookups. Call for daily fees for use of the campground are as follows: 30 amp electric site with water - Tent camping site with no hookups - Group camping (South) - Group camping (North) - Visitor fee - and Dump station fee. Campsites can be reserved in person at the campground, by phone at 770-205-6850 or online at forsythco.com/parks. Accepted forms of payment are cash, check, credit card or money order. Check in time is 8:30 am. Check out is 3 pm. The park gates are locked from 10:30 pm to 7 am. Phone: 770-205-6850 - Address : 7800 Allyn Lane Memorial Way, Cumming Georgia 30041

Sharon Springs Park is 58 acres. Park Amenities: 7 youth baseball-softball fields, 4 adult softball-baseball fields, 1 football field, 1 soccer field, 1-Senior baseball field, 8 tennis courts, playground, paved walking - jogging trail, picnic pavilion, community building with kitchen, and outdoor basketball courts. Phone: 770-205-4646 - Address: 1950 Sharon Rd, Cumming, Georgia 30041

South Forsyth Soccer Complex is a 31 acre facility with 4-Lighted Soccer Fields, 1-Practice Field, Picnic Shelter, Concession building and Restrooms. Phone: 770-781-2215 - Address: 800 Kemp Road, Suwanee, Georgia 30024

The Big Creek Greenway - This is a linear park. It is about conservation, recreation, environmental education and alternative transportation. Our greenway is an investment in the future of Forsyth County, a county with open green spaces for people as well as natural areas for plants and animals. The Big Creek Greenway in Forsyth County is a 12-foot wide concrete and boardwalk path meandering through the deciduous woods along the Big Creek. The greenway offers an ideal setting for walking, jogging, biking and inline skating. How long is the Big Creek Greenway? Forsyth County’s section of the greenway is now about 11 miles long, running from the Fulton County line near Halcyon past Fowler Park to Sawnee Mountain Preserve. See our Big Creek Greenway in Forsyth County page for details. Where can the Greenway be accessed? Trailheads: Halcyon (6265 Cortland Walk), Union Hill (5259 Union Hill Rd.), Fowler Park (4110 Carolene Way), Bethelview (5120 Bethelview Rd.) and Sawnee Mountain Preserve (4075 Spot Rd.). Open 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. March to October and 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. November to February. Forsyth County Parks: 770-781-2215. Greenway Ruls and Regulations: Use trail only during daylight hours No littering No smoking No alcohol or drugs No off-road vehicles or golf carts No horseback riding No camping off of greenway All pets on a leash 10-mph speed limit Per Georgia law, no person under the age of 16 years shall operate or be a passenger on a bicycle on a highway, bicycle path, or sidewalk under the jurisdiction or control of this state or any local political subdivsion there of without wearing a bicycle helmet. Greenway Safety and Etiquette: The Big Creek Greenway will be a popular trail for citizens to walk, jog, bicycle and inline skate. With a diverse group sharing the greenway, please follow the safety and etiquette tips below for everyone’s use of the greenway to be enjoyable. Safety Tips Use the trail only during daylight hours. Do not leave valuables in your vehicle. Stay on the trail surface. Stop, look and yield to traffic at crossings. Cyclists and skaters should wear helmets. Visitors are encouraged to use the buddy system and use the trail in pairs or groups. Etiquette Tips Be courteous and respectful to other users. Respect the privacy of adjacent landowners. Travel in a consistent and predictable manner. Keep right as you use the trail. Pass on the left and give a courteous and audible signal of your intention to pass. Clean up your litter - help keep the trail clean for others. Address: 5120 Bethelview Road, Cumming, Georgia

Windermere Park is equipped with a dog park, large playing field, nature path, an eight foot concrete trail, picnic shelter, concession building and restrooms. The remaining portion of the land will be designated as permanently protected green space. This is an 87 acre passive park. Windermere Dog Park Information and Regulations: The Dog Park is split into two areas. One area is for large dogs, 35 lbs or larger, and the other area is for small dogs that are 35 lbs or less. Hours: Open 8:00am-sunset (unless otherwise posted) Owners must dispose of pet waste properly in the designated on-site containers All dogs entering have to be licensed and vaccinated All dogs must be leashed until safely inside and returned to a leash prior to exiting Dog owners must remain in fenced in area while their dogs are using the park Pet owners inside of off leash area must be 18 or older. Children accompanying dog owners inside of area must be at least 12 to enter and strictly supervised by pet owner Aggressive dogs, females in heat and puppies less than 4 months old are not allowed Smoking and eating are not allowed inside the “dog park” Sick or injured dogs are not allowed No more than (2) dogs per person are allowed on any single visit Park user and Dog owners assume all risk related to park use For more information please call. Phone: 770-205-4715 - Address: 3355 Windermere Parkway, Cumming Georgia 30041

Young Deer Creek Park - This park is located on Lake Lanier and features a picnic pavilion, sand beach-lake swimming area, swing set, boat ramp and courtesy dock. It is located in Cumming Georgia. See web page for info, pictures and a video.