residents register? City of Milton residents who have not participated in a specific Alpharetta program may register one week before open registration. Milton residents may register in person at any Alpharetta Recreation and Parks facility during regular business hours, by fax, by mail, or by e-mailing a completed activity registration form available at www.alpharetta.ga.us to recreation@alpharetta.ga.us. When is open registration? Open registration for Alpharetta programs is held two weeks after the start of priority registration. Registration methods available include online (for applicable programs), in person, by fax, by mail, or by e-mail. PARKS & RECREATION STAFF Jim Cregge Parks and Recreation Director, 678-242-2489 jim.cregge@cityofmiltonga.us
City Parks/Facilities Note: The Parks and Recreation Master Plan, adopted Nov. 5, 2012, includes plans for all Milton facilities. View the Executive Summary and/or the Full Plan at cityofmiltonga.us. Bell Memorial Park • 15245 Bell Park Road The $9.4 million expansion of Bell Memorial from a 12-acre park with four baseball fields to a nearly 30-acre multi-use facility with both passive and active recreation options is now underway. The new park design will have four dedicated diamond (baseball/ softball) fields with centerfield dimensions of 180, 200, 200 and 280 feet. There will also be two rectangular fields lined for football, lacrosse and baseball. The second field can also be set up as a 200-foot, fifth diamond field. Bethwell Community Center • 2695 Hopewell Road The Bethwell Community Center houses City of Milton Parks and Recreation programs and activities and summer day camp. It is available for individual or group rentals. For more information, call 678-242-2489 or click here. Birmingham Park • 750 Hickory Flat Road This 200-acre site, located behind Fire Station No. 43 at 750 Hickory Flat Road, is currently undeveloped but open for passive use (hiking, dog walking, or horseback riding). This park’s master plan is complete and awaiting funding. Broadwell Pavilion • 12615 Broadwell Road The Broadwell Road Pavilion features a 40-foot by 52-foot open pavilion with a large stone fireplace, restrooms and storage facilities. The pavilion hosts the Milton Market (a weekly summer food trucks and farmer’s market), the Milton Hometown Jubilee, Christmas in Crabapple and various other special projects. Freedom Park • 13200 Deerfield Parkway Freedom Park is an exercise center for the runners, cyclists and walkers on Deerfield Parkway and hosts the city’s patriotic events. It features a .15 mile trail and equipment for sit-ups and body curls, a cardio walker, and rowing and elliptical machines. Friendship Community Park • 12785 Birmingham Highway The 1.81-acre park is a joint venture with the Fulton County School System. Located between Crabapple Crossing Elementary and Northwestern Middle School, it features a small picnic pavilion, walking path, half-court basketball and a play field. Please note: The Park is closed to the general public during active school hours, generally 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., on days school is in session.
For full information on all the City of Milton’s Parks and Recreation activities, including special events, recreation programs, sports by season and much more, check out the Online Parks and Recreation Activity Guide. locallifepublishing.com
Thomas S. Byrd Sr. House • 15690 Hopewell Road The 2.5-acre site, which contains the nearly 4,000-square-foot, two-story home, dates back to at least the mid-1800s according to local historians. Senior Services North Fulton occupies the home during normal business hours thanks to a 2012 agreement. When not in use by seniors, Milton will utilize the space for city-sponsored events and pursue facility rentals for special occasions.
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