Forsyth County's New Dog Park Opens Over The Weekend

Dog owners and their four-legged friends now have a new dog park to enjoy in Forsyth County at Fowler Park.

The 1.5 acre park includes a fenced area allowing dogs to play and run in a safe, confined grassy/mulched area without leashes. There are also two sections, one for small dogs and the other for large dogs weighing 35 pounds or more.

“We are very excited to open this amenity to our residents and their dogs, and expect it will be a very popular part of Fowler Park,” said Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Kinsey in a statement.

The dog park opens daily at 8 a.m. until sunset (unless otherwise posted).

If you and your canine are going--here are couple of things to keep in mind:

• There are no signs posted within Fowler Park specifying where the dog park is located--yet

• Directions: take a right at the soccer fields, walk past the multi-purpose complex and playground trail, take the path down a short hill and the dog park will be located on the left

• 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 two dogs per person are allowed on any single visit

• Park user and dog owners assume all risk related to park use

Fowler Park which opened in February, is located at 4110 Carolene Way off Highway 9 in Cumming.

The park was funded by the $100 million Parks, Recreation and Green Space Bond approved by voters in 2008.

“We are certainly appreciative of the voter-approved Bond funding that made Fowler Park and this new dog park possible.”

In addition to the new dog park, Fowler Park features athletic fields, a skate park, playground, trail head for the Big Creek Greenway, walking trails, and tennis and basketball courts.

This is the county's second dog park, the first is located at Windermere Park, 3355 Windermere Parkway.