Letter from Mayor Kurt Wilson

Summer in Roswell is right around the corner, and I know I’m looking forward to it as much as you are. We are so excited to share all the amazing programs and special events the Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs Department has to offer. From popular events like Alive in Roswell and Riverside Sounds to the hundreds of programs and sports we offer, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Our phenomenal team is ready to celebrate the summer season with you.

This summer we will host hundreds of children at a wide variety of specialty and day camps in our Recreation and Parks Department. The Roswell Area Park pool and spray grounds open in May, and swim lessons and passes will be available to purchase for the duration of the summertime. On a hot summer day, there’s nothing like taking a dip in the pool at Roswell Area Park or visiting the spray grounds at Riverside Park and East Roswell Park.

If you don't want to participate in a camp, program or athletic program, there is still so much to do in our parks. Bring your pup to play at one of our three dog parks at East Roswell Park, Woodstock Soccer Complex or Leita Thompson Memorial Park. Take a stroll in any of our 19 parks open from sunrise to sunset or take a hike on our outstanding trail system. You can also plant and harvest your favorite summer vegetables at one of our community gardens or bring a good book to read to park and just sit outside and enjoy the day. As you read through our summer brochure, you’ll see that there is something for everyone in the community to enjoy.

This past year, your Mayor and Council and staff have worked tirelessly to make Roswell the best place to live in America. Our park system is the envy of the North Fulton community, and we are committed to enhancing it every day. With various projects—such as implementing the River Parks Master Plan, expanding the Physical Activity Center at Roswell Area Park, and expanding trail connectivity—we are constantly improving and updating our facilities so that our residents can continue to enjoy high-quality recreational amenities. This past November, our residents passed a $107.6 million bond for Recreation and Parks, and we will begin amazing projects to the parks system over the next five years. It’s exciting, and I can't wait to get started.

Thank you for continuing to support our programs, special events and camps at Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs. We can't wait to see you this summer!

Mayor Kurt Wilson

Park Master Plans

One of the reasons for our great success is that we master plan our parks. We create these plans to fulfill our community's recreation and parks needs now and in the future.

• Learn more about our parks strategic plans here.

A Nationally Recognized Program!

Those of us who live in Roswell know how exceptional our Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs Department is. So it came as no surprise to us when the department was nationally recognized with the Gold Medal for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration. Each day, the City of Roswell's Recreation, Parks, Historic, and Cultural Affairs Department works to have a positive impact on the lives of all those who live, work, and play in Roswell. We put our hearts and souls into delivering the best recreational, health and wellness, artistic, and cultural experiences for everyone—regardless of age or ability.

We proudly maintain more than 900 acres of parkland, as well as our Southern Trilogy Historic House Museums (Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation). And we host multiple special events for our community each year.

• Learn more about our strategic vision in our Five-Year Strategic Plan (2022-2026).

Recreation Commission

The Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic, and Cultural Affairs Department continues to strive to meet the leisure needs of the citizens of Roswell by providing quality comprehensive recreational opportunities and quality comprehensive parks and facilities.

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