Page 7 - Roswell Summer 2023 Brochure

MAYOR’S LETTER

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 1,000+
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 Acres of Park Space
something for everyone to enjoy. Our phenomenal team is ready to celebrate the summer season
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This summer we will host hundreds of children at a wide in America. Our park system is the envy of the North
variety of specialty and day camps in our Recreation Fulton community, and we are committed to enhancing it Miles of Walking Trails
and Parks Department. The Roswell Area Park pool and every day. With various projects—such as implementing
spraygrounds open in May, and swim lessons and passes the River Parks Master Plan, expanding the Physical
will be available to purchase for the duration of the Activity Center at Roswell Area Park, and expanding trail 13
summertime. On a hot summer day, there’s nothing like connectivity—we are constantly improving and updating
taking a dip in the pool at Roswell Area Park or visiting the our facilities so that our residents can continue to enjoy
spraygrounds at Riverside Park and East Roswell Park. high-quality recreational amenities. This past November, Playgrounds PLACES TO VISIT
our residents passed a $107.6 million bond for Recreation
If you don’t want to participate in a camp, program or and Parks, and we will begin amazing projects to the parks 4 FREE LIBRARIES
athletic program, there is still so much to do in our parks. system over the next five years. It’s exciting, and I can’t wait East Roswell Park
Bring your pup to play at one of our three dog parks at to get started. Roswell Area Park
East Roswell Park, Woodstock Soccer Complex or Leita Recreation Centers Big Creek Park
Thompson Memorial Park. Take a stroll in any of our 28 Old Mill Park
parks open from sunrise to sunset or take a hike on our “Thank you for continuing
outstanding trail system. You can also plant and harvest to support our programs, 2
your favorite summer vegetables at one of our community special events and camps at DOG PARKS
gardens or bring a good book to read to a park and just Roswell Recreation, Parks, Spraygrounds East Roswell Park
sit outside and enjoy the day. As you read through our Historic and Cultural Affairs. Woodstock Soccer Complex
summer brochure, you’ll see that there is something for We can’t wait to see you this Leita Thompson Memorial Park
everyone in the community to enjoy. summer!” 1
This past year, your Mayor and Council and staff have Mayor Kurt Wilson
worked tirelessly to make Roswell the best place to live COMMUNITY GARDENS
Indoor Pool
Leita Thompson Memorial Park
East Roswell Park
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