Forsyth County Public Park History
The Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to serving all residents and visitors of Forsyth County through park development and recreational activities. The City of Winston-Salem independently operates 82 city parks, and the Forsyth County Parks and Recreation department manages 10 developed parks. These 10 public parks are designed to be places where people of all ages can connect with nature, have fun and create lasting memories together. Forsyth County parks vary greatly in size and have been created over the years through three distinct pathways.
1. Community-county partnerships, often using grants and local donations
- Joanie Moser Memorial Park (185 acres, est. 1979)
- Walkertown Community Park (28 acres, est. 1985)
- Triad Park (430 acres, est. 2015)
- J. Dudley Watts, Jr. Belews Lake Park (216 acres, est. 2025)
2. Philanthropic efforts
- Tanglewood Park (1,200 acres, est.1976)
- C.G. Hill Memorial Park (73 acres, est.1985)
3. Adapting land previously used for other purposes (e.g. hydroelectric, water supply, working farm)
- Old US 421 River Park (1.5 acres, est. 1983)
- Kernersville Lake (160 acres, est. 1990)
- Union Cross Park (15 acres, est. 1974)
- Horizons Park (492 acres, est. 1977)
Union Cross Radar Station…