Forsyth Co. cuts ribbon on new recreation center

CUMMING - An official ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Monday at the new Fowler Park Recreation Center in Forsyth County.

The new facility was funded by a combination of the Parks, Recreation and Green Space Bond approved by Forsyth County voters in February 2008 and Impact Fees.

"I would like to say thank you to both the voters of Forsyth County and to the
development community for the funding sources that made this new facility possible," County Commission Chairman Jim Boff said. "Forsyth County has an outstanding parks and recreation system and this new recreation center will no doubt be a wonderful addition to it."

The Fowler Park Recreation Center is located inside Fowler Park at 4110 Carolene Way.

The approximately 40,000-square foot center includes two basketball gymnasiums, an indoor walking track, cardio/weight membership room, fitness studio, multi-purpose/art studio, dance studio, and a community room with a warming kitchen.

The center will offer a variety of athletic programs, summer camps and recreational activities including basketball, fitness, dance, art, martial arts, gymnastics, and special interest classes.

New programs are slated to begin at the Fowler Park Recreation Center in mid-March and will include a variety of fitness classes, Jujitsu, jump rope clinics, home school gymnastics and creative art programs for all ages.

"I know the residents of this portion of the county have looked forward to this center with much anticipation, and know that it will be a well-utilized facility," District 3 Commissioner Todd Levent said. "This is an outstanding addition to one of the greatest parks in the southeast and will serve our community well."

The new Fowler Park Recreation Center is the county's third recreation center.

On Feb. 15, Forsyth County opened the new Old Atlanta Park Recreation Center located at 810 Nichols Road, across from Lambert High School. Forsyth County also has a recreation center at Central Park, located at 2300 Keith Bridge Road. The county's three recreation centers will serve as the main activity registration sites for the Parks and Recreation Department.