Forsyth County Parks & Recreation Marketing & Partnership Opportunities parks.forsythco.com 2023
Forsyth County Parks & Recreation Department hosts a number of special events throughout the year, attracting thousands of local residents These low cost and free programs are made possible through partnerships with local businesses like you
Through marketing and partnership opportunities with Forsyth County Parks & Recreation, your business will be able to maximize exposure to the residents of Forsyth County and highlight your value to the community
Please look over the following pages filled with various opportunities We encourage you to review our offerings and determine your desired level of involvement
Your dedication and investment in the betterment of our community is truly appreciated. If you have any questions or would like to partner with us, please complete the sponsorship commitment form or contact us.
Thank you for considering this opportunity!
Lacy Richards Administration, Marketing & Community Relations Manager
LERichards@forsythco com 770 781 2215
Forsyth County Parks & Recreation Department facilitates athletics, special events, community recreation, outdoor recreation, and therapeutic recreation along with maintaining 26 parks with over 2,819 acres
Our Mission Working together to enrich the community by providing safe, clean and inclusive parks and recreation.
Our Vision Inspiring a connected, vibrant and healthy community through parks and play
Each event offers different levels of sponsorship, please note that the icons listed next to the name of the event are explained in detail on page 9 Sponsorship icons
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Ad Deadline Available Online January April October 1 November 20 May August February 1 March 20 September December June 1 July 20 Ad Size Options
PAGE Cost: $2000 00
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00 QUARTER PAGE Cost: $600 00
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00 BANNER Cost: $300.00 Forsyth County Parks & Recreation Marketing and Partnership Opportunities | 3 Forsyth County Parks & Recreation activity guides are placed digitally on our website and Facebook page, with physical copies distributed at each recreation center The activity guide is published three times a year Activity Guide Sponsorship & Marketing Opportunities Activity Guide Ad Deadlines Activity Guide Ad Pricing Prices listed are per issue Receive a 15% discount when advertising in all three issues Artwork must be camera ready in color or black and white. Artwork and photographs should be 300 dpi.
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Glossy
$1800
EIGHTH
$125
Sponsorship Conditions
• Signage provided by the business
• Sign size shall be 2’ height x 3’ width
• Sign shall be metal or plastic with rounded edges and corner grommets/holes
• Sponsorship signage may include: name of the sponsoring organization, logo, organizational slogan, product or service line, described in brief, generic, objective terms, contact information such as phone number or website
• Applications and designs must be approved
• Park staff will install the sign within 7 to 10 business days in the designated area
Caney Creek Preserve $350
$350 Fowler Park $350
Park $350 Get your business name out there by sponsoring a dog park! Sponsorship signage will be placed at the dog park you select Dog Park Sponsorship & Marketing Opportunities Dog Park Locations
Coal Mountain Park
Windermere
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Gone Squatchin'
Track down the legend on trails throughout our park system between February 1 28 and share your adventures by using #theTrailsofFOCOSasquatch #GoneSquatchinFOCO
Your logo will be featured on Sasquatch's sign for the park o
Kid's Night Out
Sawnee Mountain Preserve is excited to provide an evening out for parents/guardians and a memorable night for your child(ren)! Partners will be able to sponsor activities, snacks, and/or crafts!
Date/Time: February 14, 2023 ; 5:30 8:30pm
Location: Sawnee Mountain Preserve Visitor Center
Participant Estimate: 40
3 Point Shootout
Players have 60 seconds to attempt to make as many three point shots as possible Players will earn a t shirt and winners will walk away with a prize! Partners will have the opportunity to sponsor prizes, t shirts and more!
Date/Time: March 25, 2023 ; 10am 2pm
Location: Old Atlanta Park Recreation Center
Participant Estimate: 30
Lake Life
Help preserve the shoreline by cleaning up! Join us at Shady Grove Campground to show your community support and love for the great resources the lake offers our community! Partners will have the opportunity to sponsor t shirts, lunch and more!
Date/Time: March 25, 2023 ; 9am 1pm
Location: Shady Grove Campground
Participant Estimate: 100
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Pre-K Olympics
Participants will run, jump, race, and laugh through multiple events Fun video opportunities! Partner opportunities include t shirts, awards, and award podium
Date/Time: April 16, 2023 ; 2 4pm Location: Fowler Park Participant Estimate: 50
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Join us for the inaugural Rec & Run 5K & Fun Run! Proceeds will benefit the Forsyth County Parks & Recreation scholarship fund to provide recreational opportunities for all Forsyth County residents!
Date/Time: March 18, 2023 ; 8am 1pm
Location: Chattahoochee Pointe Participant Estimate: 250
Park Cleanup
Join us at Fowler Park for a day of volunteering and community connection as we leave no trace and conserve our resources! Partners will have the opportunity to sponsor t shirts, lunch and more!
Date/Time: April 22, 2023 ; 9am 1pm Location: Fowler Park Participant Estimate: 100
Spring into Wellness
Partner with us to bring parkgoers a fun filled day of ways to get active including Yoga on the Green at Fowler Park, Hiking at Sawnee Mountain Preserve, Biking on any of our multi use trails, and FREE fitness classes at all of our recreation centers throughout the day!
Date/Time: April 5, 2023 ; ALL DAY
Location: multiple parks Participant Estimate: 200
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Fun on two wheels for all ages! Events of the day will include a balance bike race, power wheels derby, and an adult big wheel race! Partners may choose to sponsor individual event happenings, awards, t shirts, raffles and more!
Date/Time: May 13, 2023 ; 2 6pm
Location: Fowler Park
Participant Estimate: 75 125
Movies in the Park
Grab a blanket and a friend and meet us on the green at Fowler Park! Movie event partners can showcase their company in a short commercial before the start of the show or have their logo featured on the big screen!
Date/Time: August 19, September 16, October 7
Location: Fowler Park
Participant Estimate: 300 500
Summer Block Party
Get outside and enjoy summer with Forsyth County Parks & Recreation in a fun block party event! Partners may choose to sponsor bounce houses, train rides, music and more!
Date/Time: June 9 & August 5, 2023 ; 5 8pm
Location: Fowler Park Participant Estimate: 150 200
TTR Special Needs Egg Hunt
It's a hopping good time you don't want to miss out on! Our special needs participants will enjoy an event designed just for them and their families Partners can choose to sponsor photo opportunities, the egg hunt, goodie bags and more!
Date/Time: April 1, 2023 ; 12 1:30pm
Location: Central Park
Participant Estimate: 100
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TR Valentine's Dance
Dance the night away with your special sweetheart!
Participating partners can choose to sponsor food/beverages, music, photo opportunities and more!
Date/Time: February 11, 2023 ; 6 8:30pm
Location: Central Park Participant Estimate: 100
TR Pool Party
Cool off with a day by the pool specially design for our Therapeutic Recreation participants! Families can enjoy time together while connecting with others! Partnership opportunities include venue rental, photo opportunities and food/beverage!
Date/Time: June 2, 2023 ; TBD
Location: Cumming Aquatic Center
Participant Estimate: 100 150
An Evening Under the Stars
An Evening Under the Stars is an exclusive event for exceptional Forsyth County School students who are in their third and fourth year and beyond Partners can help bring this event to life by sponsoring music fo m Da Lo Pa
Date/Time: TBD
Location: Old Atlanta Park Splash Pad
Participant Estimate: 75 100
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Christmas with Santa
A family fun event for all ages and abilities! Drop in and enjoy working your way through Santa's workshop and meeting the big guy himself! Partners can choose from the following categories; reindeer food, cookies, ornaments, Santa or story time
Date/Time: December 2023
Location: Central Park
Participant Estimate: 150
PRESENTING / TITLE SPONSOR
TR Special Needs Santa Visit
A visit just for our special needs participants! Drop in and enjoy working your way through Santa's workshop and meeting the big guy himself! Partners can choose from the following categories; reindeer food, cookies, ornaments or Santa
Date/Time: December 2023
Location: Central Park
Participant Estimate: 150
TEvent will be titled after sponsoring company/person (Earth Day Craft & Climb presented by Visa Rewards)
Company logo added to race medal ribbons
Option to setup a vendor booth at event (must provide their own tent/table/chairs)
Logo will be featured on event graphic used for social media marketing (4 post minimum)
Logo will also be displayed on website/event info page and all event signage
Presented By & company logo featured on the back of the event t-shirt
GOLD SPONSOR
Option to setup a vendor booth at event (must provide their own tent/table/chairs)
Logo will be featured on event graphic used for social media marketing (3 post minimum)
Logo will also be displayed on website/event info page and all event signage
Logo featured on the back of the event t shirt if applicable
SILVER SPONSOR
Option to setup a vendor booth at event (must provide their own tent/table/chairs)
Logo will be featured on event graphic used for social media marketing (2 post minimum)
Logo will also be displayed on website/event info page and all event signage
Logo featured on the back of the event t shirt if applicable
BRONZE SPONSOR
Logo will be featured on event graphic used for social media marketing (1 post minimum)
Logo will also be displayed on website/event info page and all event signage
Logo featured on the back of the event t shirt if applicable
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Haw Creek Park Chattahoochee Pointe
Matt Community Park Charleston Park Sawnee Mountain Preserve
Big Creek Greenway
GONE SQUATCHIN' $350.00/location Gold Sponsor KIDS NIGHT OUT $150.00
LAKE LIFE $350 00 $250.00 $150 00
$150 00 Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor Bronze Sponsor
PARK
Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor Bronze Sponsor
$350 00 $250 00 $150.00
Event Sponsorship Commitment Form
Gold Sponsor 3 POINT SHOOTOUT
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Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor Bronze Sponsor PRE-K OLYMPICS $350 00 $250 00 $150 00
CLEANUP
REC & RUN 5K
SPRING INTO WELLNESS
$2500.00 $800 00 $600 00 $400.00
HEAD OVER WHEELS ABOUT PARKS
Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor Bronze Sponsor
SPLASH AND GLOW
Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor Bronze Sponsor
$800 00 $600 00 $400 00
Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor Bronze Sponsor
$350.00 $250 00 $150 00
SUMMER BLOCK PARTY
Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor Bronze Sponsor
MOVIES
$350 00 $250 00 $150 00
TR VALENTINE'S DANCE
Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor Bronze Sponsor
$350.00 $250 00 $150 00
TR SPECIAL NEEDS PROM $800 00 $600 00 $400 00
Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor Bronze Sponsor
CHRISTMAS WITH SANTA $350.00 $250 00 $150 00
Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor Bronze Sponsor
$800.00 $600 00 $400 00
IN THE PARK
Title Sponsor (1 available) Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor Bronze Sponsor
TR EGG HUNT
Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor Bronze Sponsor
$2000.00 $800 00 $600 00 $400 00
$350.00 $250 00 $150 00
TR POOL PARTY $800.00 $600 00 $400 00
Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor Bronze Sponsor
TR SPECIAL NEEDS SANTA VISIT $350 00 $250 00 $150 00 For more information or to become an event sponsor, please contact Lacy Richards at 770 205 4674 or LERichards@forsythco.com
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Forsyth County Parks & Recreation
P O Box 2417 Cumming, GA. 30028 parks
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