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Forsyth County outlines timeline for Barker Overlook, Bennett Park ribbon cutting and Sharon Springs work

Forsyth County Parks and Recreation (On the Move segment) · November 12, 2025
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Forsyth County Parks and Recreation said Barker Overlook should begin late this year, Bennett Park is nearing completion with a likely ribbon cutting in Q1 next year, and Sharon Springs design is complete with a contract expected within about a month; the county also launches a parks comprehensive plan survey.

Forsyth County Parks and Recreation provided updates on several park construction projects and public engagement plans during an On the Move segment.

Director Kirk Franz said the Barker Overlook project is expected to kick off toward the end of this year and described it as a combined landscape and hardscape project intended as a hike‑in destination with…

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