Forsyth County breaks ground on new dog park

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County officials, staff and guests gathered Thursday (June 25) to break ground for the county’s new dog park located across from the County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way in north Forsyth, just off SR 400. Once complete, the park will feature synthetic dog turf, dog water fountains, climbing boulder, wooded areas, dog walk ramp, tunnel, sunshades, shaded benches and two family-style restrooms.

During the groundbreaking ceremony, County Commission Chairman Laura Semanson, District 4 Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills and Animal Shelter Director Cindy Iacopella thanked those who made the funding for the new park a reality. The four-acre dog park is funded by donations, the Parks and Recreation Capital Funds and primarily with SPLOST VIII funds, the additional penny sales tax.

“The park is a continuation of Forsyth County’s dedication to provide our residents and their four-legged friends with quality amenities for everyone to enjoy,” said Commissioner Jones Mills. ”I look forward to seeing the special bonds this park will help create between dogs and owners over the years to come as well as new bonds that may be established because of the close proximity to the animal shelter.”

The park is slated for completion in fall 2020.

 

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