Gwinnett Parks Foundation

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

Did you know? Clean parks and waterways help support diverse wildlife and healthy ecosystems! When trash or pet waste is left behind, rainwater can carry it through storm drains directly into our lakes and ponds polluting the water and harming the animals that depend on it.

Remember, even natural snacks like fruit or bread can harm wildlife and disrupt the balance of our ecosystems.

We can all play a part in keeping our parks and beautiful!

06/05/2026

Friday nights taste better at the park.

Grab your friends, bring the family, and head to Shorty Howell Park every Friday in June and July from 4:30pm to 8:00pm for Food Truck Fridays!

Get the details at Bit.ly/FoodTruckFridaysSHP, then come hungry and kick off your weekend the tasty way.

06/05/2026

40 pints for 40 years!

Gwinnett Parks and Recreation is turning 40, and we're celebrating with a Red Cross Blood Drive! Join us at the Bethesda Park Senior Center on Saturday, June 13 from 9:00am to 2:00pm and help us reach our goal of 40 pints of donated blood to commemorate our 40 years of service to the community.

Whether you're a first-time donor or a seasoned lifesaver, your donation can help make a life-saving difference for someone in need.

And because every birthday party needs favors, all donors will receive free juice, cookies, plus a free pool admission for a future visit! Learn how to schedule your appointment at Bit.ly/RedCrossBloodDriveBP.

06/05/2026

Tomorrow is National Trails Day, and there’s no better place to celebrate than on a Gwinnett trail!

Trails are such a valuable part of Parks and Recreation, so of course celebrating National Trails Day is a given!

You can celebrate by visiting a signature trails: Camp Creek Greenway, Harris Greenway Trail, Ivy Creek Greenway, Sugar Hill Greenway, Suwanee Creek Greenway, and Western Gwinnett Pathway.

Gwinnett is also home to these National Recreation Trails: Harbins Park Trail System, Harris Greenway Trail, Karina Miller Preserve Loop Trail, Little Mulberry Park Trail System, McDaniel Farm Park Trails, and Settles Bridge Park Trails.

Are you ready for your next bike, hike, walk, or run? Find your nearest trail by visiting GwinnettTrails.com!

06/03/2026

The EquiSol Race Series continues this summer!

Join us for the Summer Solstice Race on Saturday, June 20 from 8:00am to10:00am at McDaniel Farm Park.

If you joined us for the Spring Equinox Race, you’ve already earned your first medal piece — now it’s time for the next one!

Run with us, support a great cause, and help raise scholarship funds for Gwinnett County youth programs.

Register today at GwinnettParksFoundation.org.