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PARK SAFETY TIPS FROM GWINNETT COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION

By | August 19, 2011 | Featured, General Park News | No comments
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With more people getting out to enjoy Gwinnett County parks and park facilities, Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation (GCPR) would like to remind citizens of some important safety tips and a few key precautions that will make your park experience a safe one.

  • Always remember to observe posted park opening and closing times.
  • Look, listen, and be alert at all times.
  • When parking at any of the parks or park facilities, it is important to secure your vehicle.

According to Corporal Jake Smith with the Gwinnett County Police Department, to make your vehicle a more difficult target for thieves follow these easy tips:

  • Always lock your doors and completely close all windows.
  • Park in well-lit areas.
  • Do not park in isolated areas.
  • Do not leave valuables in plain view and do not move valuables to the trunk after arrival; thieves may already be watching.

Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation (GCPR) is dedicated to providing a safe and enjoyable environment for park patrons. Park patrons are encouraged to pay attention to park rules, signs, alerts, hours and to check the website www.gwinnettparks.com for up-to-date park information. Park patrons are asked to call the Gwinnett County Police Department non-emergency number at 770-513-5100 to report suspicious activity; for emergencies dial 911.

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PARENTS VOTE SUWANEE FARMERS MARKET, PLAYTOWN SUWANEE AS BEST IN METRO

By | August 22, 2009 | Parks | No comments

playtown suwanee

PlayTown Suwanee

The “radishest” veggies in metro Atlanta can be found at the Suwanee Farmers Market, according to Nickelodeon’s 2009 Parents’ Picks Awards. And, when their little ones want to swing and slide parents’ favorite spot is PlayTown Suwanee.

From May 5 – July 15, parents all over the country were invited to vote online for their favorite local family-friendly places. Suwanee locales were ranked tops in the two categories, best farmers market and best playground or park, in which they were included.

Atlanta runners up in the farmers market category include Decatur, Peachtree Road, and Glenwood Park. The playground category included Brook Run, Best Friend, Swift-Cantrell, Centennial, East Cobb, and Piedmont parks.

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Parks then and Now

By | July 14, 2009 | Parks | No comments

Rural Playground - photo from NRPA.org

Rural Playground - photo from NRPA.org

Looking back at the history of American parks and recreation, it doesn’t take long to figure out that much has changed. This photo shows a typical playground from the 1950s. Note the use of unconventional equipment like spare tires and the lack of safe surfacing. My old Brooklyn playground had monkey bars, metal swings and mazelike jungle gym. Photos here are from the National Parks and Recreation Association and NYC Government Parks website.

Bronx Park, photo from nycparaks.gov

Bronx Park, photo from nycparaks.gov

If you have park picutres from the past of Gwinnett Parks please feel free to send them on to me. I’d like to post some of the old park photos. Send it to rico@gwinnettparklife.com.

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Live Within Walking Distance of Beautiful Georgia Parks

By | February 26, 2009 | Parks | No comments

Whether enjoying a romantic picnic or a pick-up game of ultimate frisbee, a day at the park is a great way to spend time with family and friends while enjoying the great outdoors. Wouldn’t it be nice if you lived close enough to a park that you could take advantage of a park’s activities any day of the week? Here are a few metro Atlanta communities that are conveniently located to public parks:

  • Bowen Family Homes‘ gated townhome community, Berkley Chase, in Gwinnett County is located near Pinckneyville Park and Soccer Complex. Pinckneyville Park features a wide-variety of outdoor activities including: a seven-field baseball/softball complex, 1.1 mile paved multi-purpose trail, playgrounds, pond, dog park and much more. Across the street, Pinckneyville Soccer Complex offers five lighted soccer fields, 1.1 mile paved multi-purpose trail, two playgrounds, two ponds, picnic pavilions and several picnic spots.
  • The Astoria at the Aramore, an exclusive Atlanta condominium community, is conveniently located to the popular Piedmont Park. Everything from outdoor movies to Tango lessons can be enjoyed at Piedmont Park. Everyday activities include fishing, grilling, skating and biking, soccer, softball, volleyball, swimming, tennis and more.
  • Park Springs is an exclusive active adult community located in Stone Mountain, Ga. and is surrounded on three sides by Stone Mountain Park. Featuring 15 miles of wooded nature trails, two golf course, pedal boats, lasershow and more there is something for the entire family at Stone Mountain Park. Also, don’t miss out on the unique activities only found at Stone Mountain Park such as the Scenic Railroad and Summit Skyride.
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Corporate Challenge 2009

By | February 9, 2009 | Adult Sports | No comments

The Gwinnett Corporate Challenge brings together companies that compete in activities such as golf, kickball, rock climbing, tennis, trivia, bowling, a 5K run, team building exercises, table tennis, a scavenger hunt, laser tag, and sand volleyball. Money raised from the Challenge goes toward recreation scholarships that allow Gwinnett’s children and senior citizens an opportunity to participate in summer camps, swim lessons, sports, and recreation classes who may not have been financially able to do so.

In the past the event has taken place in September over two weeks and in a variety of parks and settings.

Contact John Register at john.register@gwinnettcounty.com or call 770.822.5454 to register. Get reduced early bird fee until June 12!

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