The Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to serving all residents and visitors of Forsyth County through park development and recreational activities. Our nine parks (listed and linked below) are designed to offer opportunities to enjoy nature and the out-of-doors. We offer programs which help recharge physical and mental energies in a recreational atmosphere. Remember, “It is a GREAT DAY to get out and PLAY!”

C. G. Hill Memorial Park
This 70-acre park is an excellent location for small group gatherings. The gazebo/courtyard is nestled in the woods overlooking the lake with its water spray in the center. At the other end of the lake is the 500+ year old yellow poplar tree. The immense hollow center of the tree has been a source of many stories and legends. This tree was growing when Columbus set sail for America.

Horizons Park
492 acres of rolling wooded hills and natural beauty make up the tranquil setting of Horizons Park. This county-wide facility was purchased by Forsyth County in late 1977 from Horizons Residential Care Center. It is Forsyth Park System's largest facility and has been developed to retain its appeal to families and nature lovers.

Joanie Moser Memorial Park
This 18-acre park provides a picnic shelter complex as well as many opportunities for individual and group athletics in a natural and wooded atmosphere.

Kernersville Lake Park
Opened on June 1, 1990, Kernersville Lake Park has a total of 160 acres, 60 acres of which are taken up by the lake itself. Here groups and individuals enjoy the lakeside picnicking and the opportunity to fish from the bank or a boat. Children especially enjoy the brightly colored pedal boats and a chance to observe and enjoy the atmosphere of animal and marine life at this local water source. The Town of Kernersville owns the park property and has leased the land to Forsyth County to operate it as a countywide park.

Old U.S. 421 River Park
Old U.S. 421 River Park is a 1.58 acre specialized area designed for public access to the Yadkin River. The site offers an excellent opportunity to enjoy the vista of the Yadkin and the sports and pleasures of our county's only river.


Tanglewood Park
RECENTLY VOTED #1 local Park by followers of Smitty's Notes
The combination of its streams, woodlands and grassy pastures and traditions of its architecture, horses, gardening and wide range of recreational activities make Tanglewood an ideal countryside park to visit over and over again.
General Information
Tanglewood is open daily from 7:00am – Sunset (except on Christmas Day).
Golf, Horse Stable, Hiking Trails, and Accommodations
are available year-around.
Gardens are open year-around. Blooming seasons vary.
Tennis activities are available from April to November.
Water activities can be enjoyed from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Entrance Fee:
$8.00 - Buses
$2.00 - All others
Annual passes can be purchased at the Front Gate or Welcome Center for $25.00. Entrance fees & Annual Admission do not include Admission to Special Events. For more information, stop by the Park’s Welcome Center located at the entrance of the park or call (336) 778-6300.

Triad Park
Triad Park is a joint venture of Forsyth and Guilford Counties. A total of 426 acres have been bought by the counties as a regional centerpiece park which has nature based park facilities nestled in the woods and meadows. The park will be an ongoing project for many years, developing in phases with facilities and opportunities to meet the needs of all levels of recreation and leisure - a park for everyone!

Union Cross Park
Union Cross Park or "The Old Radar Base", as many call it, was Forsyth County's first developed park. This 15-acre park's main drawing strength is its excellent softball facilities. Union Cross Park boasts two of the finest lighted softball fields in the area. The park is heavily used by individuals and community athletic leagues.

Walkertown Community Park
This 28-acre community park is popular with all ages. Its walking path has good visibility and level terrain, and it is the site for youth baseball and soccer, tennis lessons and play. In the wooded area, the picnic shelter, with an adjacent playground, offers an excellent location for group picnics.

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