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Since 1997, SPLOST dollars have contributed millions of dollars for parks and greenspace projects in Gwinnett, paying for the development of new parks, renovations to existing parks, and a variety of amenities including picnic areas, pavilions, multi-purpose trails, mountain biking and equestrian trails, multi-purpose courts, fishing lakes, playgrounds, sports fields, gymnasiums, tennis courts, aquatic facilities, a disc golf course, skate complexes, dog parks, plus horseshoe, shuffleboard, and bocce ball courts.

The Board of Commissioners' greenspace preservation program, made possible by SPLOST programs (1997, 2001, 2005, and 2009), gives residents a chance to enjoy Gwinnett's precious natural resources, now and in the future. With 50 award winning parks and greenspaces, our parkland totals more than 10,000 acres. Park sites range from 10 acres or less to larger community parks and open-space parks.

2017 SPLOST Program: $97.6 million

Alexander Park — Phase II (bridged funding with 2014 SPLOST) Pavilions added Dog park Restroom Playground

Dacula Park Activity Building Expansion with Gym (P&R SPLOST) and Senior Wing (Senior Services SPLOST) Gymnasium with elevated walking track Senior wing with cafeteria, lounge, and other senior services Game room and class rooms Site work including additional parking and connection to rest of the park

Discovery Area Park — Design and Park Development Acquire 44.76 acre site Master planned to include courts area, playground, interactive fountain, and multipurpose field connected by trails Parking Restroom building Concession restroom building Transit stop for ease of access

Beaver Ruin Wetland Park — Design and Park Development Collaboration with Gwinnett Water Resources Wetland restoration and environment oriented park Restroom building Nature focused play areas Small pavilions

Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center — Outdoor Learning Center The Sensory Treehouse Project is a project, funded through 2017 SPLOST, which will include an interactive sensory treehouse that provides learners of all ages and abilities the ability to explore their senses while understanding how wildlife uses theirs The boardwalk pathway and learning nodes meet ADA requirements for users and allows an exploration of the forest and its inhabitants; the treehouse construction itself will replicate an American Chestnut tree, a once prominent species found in the Piedmont Ecozone The treehouse interior will include an AV exhibit that explores a day in the forest for all visitors. This multi-sensory exhibit will take users through the sights, smells, textures, and sounds of the forest Included in this project is additional ADA parking, restroom building, and additional outdoor classroom areas

George Pierce Park — Senior Back Patio Renovations Reconfiguration of back patio including raised planters

Historic Site Projects Hudson-Nash House remediation and stabilization Elisha Winn House- site amenities and renovations Livsey Family Big House

Greenway Projects Lloyd N. Harris Trail greenway connection between Tribble Mill and Harbins Parks Singleton Greenway Ivy Creek Greenway McDaniel Farm Park Connector Greenway

Asset Management Projects: Sports Field Conversion Shorty Howell Park multipurpose field conversion and renovation Dacula Park multipurpose field conversion and renovation Synthetic turf field replacements (DCP, BCC, and GPP) Rhodes Jordan Park multipurpose field conversion and renovation Rock Springs Park multipurpose field conversion Lenora Park multipurpose field conversion and renovation Cemetery Field synthetic turf and field lighting replacement

Misc. Asset Management Projects Playground replacement Hudlow Tennis Center building renovations Athletic field major renovations Harmony Grove Soccer Complex field lighting ADA Improvements Fencing and security projects Rhodes Jordan Park Community Recreation Center roof replacement Resurfacing/paving park roads, parking lots, trails Park security projects Park furnishing and equipment

Aquatic Facilities Major Renovations Bethesda Park Aquatic Center dehumidification system and filter replacement Bogan Park Aquatic Center indoor slide tower replacement Collins Hill Park Aquatic Center partial roof replacement Mountain Park Aquatic Center outdoor play structure replacement Rhodes Jordan Park Aquatic Center outdoor play structure replacement Collins Hill Park Aquatic Center: various renovations West Gwinnett Park Aquatic Center: various renovations

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2014 SPLOST Program: $26.1 million

Alexander Park Expanded parking Access to Scenic Highway/SR 124 Expanded trail system Picnic area Playground

Best Friend Park Gymnasium Renovation Replace roof Renovate interior of gym, offices, restroom and locker rooms Replace floor of the gym with a maple flooring

Bethesda Park Improvements Conversion of existing football field to a multi-purpose artificial turf field

Bogan Park Improvements 300-foot field re-grading and irrigation replacement

Club Drive Park (Phase II) Phase II expansion to be determined

George Pierce Park Renovations and Improvements Adult softball field renovation New playground and restroom Trail head signage

Jones Bridge Park Renovation Replacement of existing small shelter/restroom into separate structures

Lucky Shoals Park Renovations Conversion of baseball fields into soccer fields with associated lighting and irrigation changes Parking adjustments

Mountain Park Park Renovations Conversion of existing overlay football field to a stand-alone multi-purpose artificial turf field

Peachtree Ridge Park Conversion of existing football field to a multi-purpose artificial turf field

Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center Cooling tower replacement Chesser-Williams House conservation project New Educator workroom/classroom

Historic Courthouse Restoration/tuck-pointing of brick and resealing

Yellow River Park Trail Renovations Soft surface trail renovation

ADA Improvements (Countywide) Accessibility projects

Aquatics Facilities Major Renovations Diving board replacements at Mountain Park Aquatic Center and West Gwinnett Park Aquatic Center Resurfacing of leisure pool at Bogan Park Aquatic Center

Athletic Fields Major Renovations Bethesda Park: Re-grade, irrigation replacement, and re-sod upper soccer field Dacula Park: Re-grade, fence repairs, sod and irrigation West Gwinnett Park: Re-grade, irrigation replacement, and re-sod Field #2

Conservation Projects (Water/Energy) Bryson Park: Replace parking lot lights with LED lights Mountain Park Aquatic Center: Replace existing sand filters with more energy- and water-efficient filtration system Rhodes Jordan Park: Replace parking lot lights with LED lights

Fencing – Major Projects and Replacements Best Friend Park: Replace basketball fencing Bogan Park: Replace dugout fencing and gates Club Drive Park: Replace basketball fencing George Pierce Park: Replace fence and backstops at Pony field; replace dugout fencing and gates Lenora Park: Replace baseball fencing Pinckneyville Park - Replace fence and backstops at Pony field Shorty Howell Park: Replace dugout fencing and gates Sweet Water Park: Replace basketball fencing Various parks: Wildlife management fencing

General Park Renovations Dacula Park: Plaza; Parking island renovation George Pierce Park: Plaza renovation and entry trail connection Pinckneyville Park: Hockey tile replacement and board renovation; Parking island renovation Rabbit Hill Park: Drainage repair (soccer) Rhodes Jordan Park: Drainage repair

Major Lake Renovations (Countywide) Upper lake dredging at Little Mulberry Park

Park Furnishing and Equipment (Countywide) Various parks

Park Security Projects Security cameras at Dacula Park Activity Building, Pinckneyville Park, and West Gwinnett Park Fiber optic cable at Alexander Park, Bay Creek Park, Bryson Park, Lucky Shoals Park, and Pinckneyville Park Lighting at Best Friend Park entrance and various park sites

Playground Equipment Replace/Renovations Best Friend Park Mountain Park Park

Resurfacing/Paving Park Roads, Parking Lots, Trails Road and parking lot renovation and resurfacing at Bogan Park, George Pierce Park (football), Pinckneyville Park, and Shorty Howell Park Trails resurfacing at Settles Bridge Park

Tree Plantings and Reforestation Various parks

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2009 SPLOST Program: $128 million

Bryson Park (Phase I & II)

Facilities include:

Sports Complex, including two soccer fields and multipurpose field complex with associated concession and restroom buildings
Maintenance building
Playground and court areas
Paved trails
Comfort station
Parking

Harbins Park (Phase II)

Facilities include:

Seven-field baseball/softball complex with concession and restroom building
Multi-purpose field with concession and restroom building
Playground and pavilion complex
Trails
Parking

Lanier Community Park Master Plan (E. E. Robinson Park)

Park master plan includes:

Multi-purpose field complex with concession and restroom building
Pavilion and playground complex
Outdoor court complex
Trails
Maintenance facility

Lions Club Park Renovation

Renovation of existing park includes:

Five-field baseball/softball complex with concession and restroom building
Pavilion and playground complex
Multi-purpose trail and Greenway connection

Rabbit Hill Park Expansion

Expansion includes:

Seven-field baseball/softball complex with concession and restroom building
Multi-purpose field complex with concession and restroom building
Two lighted soccer fields
Playground and pavilion complex
Teen facilities

Rock Springs Park

Expansion includes:

New soccer complex
Concession and restroom building

South Gwinnett Park Renovations

Renovation of existing park includes:

Multi-purpose field complex with concession and restroom building
Seven-field baseball/softball complex with concession and restroom building
South Gwinnett Park Master Plan

J.B. Williams Park

J.B. Williams Park Master Plan

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2005 SPLOST Program: $190.3 million

Alexander Park Facilities include: Paved and natural surface trails Plaza Playground Meadow/amphitheater with a restroom building Lake improvements Maintenance building 18-hole disc golf course
Artificial Turf Fields Replace sodded fields with artificial turf to increase the use of large football fields by decreasing downtime due to weather and overuse for the following parks: Bay Creek Park Cemetery Field Duncan Creek Park George Pierce Park
Bogan Park Aquatic Center Improvements include: Tracks on panels of roof that open for ventilation repair and replacement Pool pac unit to efficiently heat the pool water Lap pool shell resurfaced Locker rooms renovated, including tiles, lights, and counters Repair cracks, caulking, and drain gates Provide a climate control system that will lengthen the useful life of the building by an estimated 30 years
Duncan Creek Park Facilities include: Multi-purpose field with concession and restroom building Lighted walking track Teen facilities including skate park, sand volleyball, and basketball courts
Freeman's Mill Park Facilities include: Restored and raised the historic gristmill Playground Half-mile paved multi-purpose trail Comfort station
Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center Improvements including: Event parking, including bus parking Festival field area Service center Historic structures’ relocation and stabilization Exhibit Package: Business plan calls for the changing-out of exhibits on a regular cycle, which is vital to the success of sustaining a customer base
Lucky Shoals Park Redevelopment includes: Community recreation center and gymnasium with indoor walking track and basketball courts Outdoor basketball courts Two lighted tennis courts
Peachtree Ridge Park Facilities include: Youth sports complex with three baseball/softball fields and concession and restroom building Football field with lighted walking track Two soccer fields Outdoor basketball courts Playground and pavilion complex Handicap accessible ball field and playground for children with special needs 1-mile paved multi-purpose trail
Rhodes Jordan Park Renovations include: Construction of the first phase of the lake loop multi-purpose trail Relocation of the entrance road within the park Lake dredging and shoreline stabilization Renovation of the picnic area with replacement of picnic pavilions and a restroom Irrigation from lake Parking improvements Tennis center building replacement Outdoor basketball courts Three soccer fields with concession and restroom building Replacement of maintenance building and horseshoe courts
Rock Springs Park Facilities include: Football field with lighted walking track and concession and restroom building Six lighted tennis courts Playground and pavilion complex Comfort station 2-mile paved, multi-purpose trail
Settles Bridge Park Facilities include: Skate complex Outdoor basketball courts Dog park area Playground and pavilion complex Comfort station 1.6-mile paved multi-purpose trail 2.9-mile soft-surface trail
Vines Park Renovations include: Renovation of existing trails around the lake Pedestrian bridge construction Lake overlook Pavilion Removal of wooden structures Viewing area for the Garden Railroad Removal of aquatic plantings and silt Landscaping
West Gwinnett Park Facilities include: Aquatic center with indoor competition/lap pool, indoor instructional pools, and outdoor leisure play pool Two lighted multi-purpose fields Lighted walking track 0.25-mile paved multi-purpose trail SPLOST funding: $18,095,316
Yellow River Post Office Facilities include: Historical interpretive signage with paved walkway Restoration of post office building (that once served as a post office, general store, sharecropper’s house, and a school), slave cabin, and barn Comfort station Picnic tables

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2001 SPLOST Program: $201.1 million

Active Parks Land Acquisition Acquisition included: Land purchases to accomplish goals of the 2001 Capital Revision to the 1996 Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Four new Community Parks: Sugarloaf North Snellville Harbins South District Existing park expansions: Collins Hill Rhodes Jordan Dacula Lenora Park Shorty Howell Park
Alcovy – Harbins Passive Park Development Master Plan identified improvements within the park: Trails of various types Restroom buildings Signage Pavilions Playgrounds Meadows Parking Maintenance building with yard
Bay Creek Park (Phase I) Facilities included: Eight-field baseball-softball complex with one of the fields fully accessible and with a concession and restroom building Football field with a concession and restroom building Trails Sewer pump station and other utilities Parking
Best Friend Park Renovation This project included: Construction of a 300-foot softball field and a 320 – 350-foot baseball field with restroom facilities Repair of the subsurface conditions at various courts Renovation of the court surfaces, fences, and lighting at Hudlow Tennis Center Reconstruction of the lane pool into an expanded family aquatics center Maintenance building, parking, and entry way improvements Expansion, pavilion, playground, open meadow, and trail additions
Bethesda Park Expansion Construction included: Indoor family aquatic center with instructional pool Trail, playground, pavilion, and picnic area improvements Stand-alone football field with concession and restroom building Parking
Bogan Park Renovations Community Center improvements included: Addition of a gymnasium, locker rooms, and class and office space Aquatic center was expanded to the lobby Addition of a “wet” classroom
Cities Share/Contributions Contribution to Gwinnett County cities for acquisition or construction of Parks and Recreation active or passive facilities. Distribution was determined by the Gwinnett Municipal Association. Cities are: Auburn Berkeley Lake Braselton Buford Dacula Duluth Grayson Lawrenceville Lilburn Loganville Norcross Snellville Sugar Hill Suwanee
Collins Hill Park Improvements Improvements included: Additional parking Tennis court relocation Separate standalone maintenance compound Trail improvements Hardscaping of the viewing areas around the ballfields Stormwater upgrades
Dacula Park Activity Center Improvements include: Construction of an activity building and parking on new land that was acquired next to the existing park Connecting the pedestrian trail system to the new activity building Construct of an additional picnic and playground area, and tennis and basketball courts
DeShong Park The first phase of a passive community park located in the southwestern section of Gwinnett County.
Five Forks at Ronald Reagan (Ronald Reagan Park) Passive Community Park Development includes: A multi-purpose trail A pavilion playground area with restroom A senior activity area with a small pavilion Two bocce ball courts Two horseshoe courts Two shuffleboard courts A teen area with a street skateboard feature Two half-court basketball courts A small pavilion A dog park
George Pierce Park (Phase II) This phase included the addition of: Two youth baseball/softball fields Concession and restroom building Community center Outdoor basketball and tennis courts Trail construction Parking enhancements
Greenways Development Two pilot projects have been identified. One will connect Tribble Mill with the new properties at Harbins: Alcovy and Palm Creek. This will involve land acquisition along a portion of the corridor of the Alcovy River. The other project is the Ivy Creek Greenway and will involve connection within the F. Wayne Hill Water Resources Center to both the Mall of Georgia and George Pierce Park. This will also connect with Suwanee’s Richard Trice Trail.
Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center The Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center is a facility for environmental education, a natural history and cultural history museum, and a host for passive recreational activities such as trails.
Hog Mountain Community Park (Little Mulberry Park) Phase I development of Hog Mountain Community Park included: Sports field complex with associated support building(s) and parking Trails Playgrounds Picnic pavilions
Holcomb Bridge Park Construction included: Demolition of Pinckneyville Arts Center Trails A playground Restrooms Pavilion
Jones Bridge Park Shoreline Stabilization (Phase II) Construction included: Stabilized/limited erosion of river bank Reforestation and revegetation of the bank Constructed elements to control and direct access to the bank and river
Kanoheda Area Park (Sweet Water Park) The first phase of a passive community park located in the Kanoheda Area.
Lenora Park Expansion Lenora Park, with the addition of land to the original park, was expanded according to the master site plan. The identified projects included: Stand-alone football field Miscellaneous renovations to existing facilities, Outdoor aquatic center Trail expansion Lakeshore improvements Dog park Athletic field lighting upgrade Entrance improvements including signs, utilities, and parking
Little Mulberry Park Development This park is to be developed in two phases. The first phase developed the Fence Road side of the park. This included: A pavilion Restroom building Playground Multi-purpose and nature trails Parking Signage Maintenance building The second phase constructed the Karina Miller Nature Preserve side of the park. This included: Equestrian and multipurpose trail development Fishing piers and bridges Parking Restroom building Utility service
McDaniel Farm Park Development The first phase of development included: Preservation and renovation of all of the existing buildings recommended in the master plan except the main residence Multi-purpose and nature trails with associated bridges Interpretive signage Restroom building Parking A maintenance building
Mountain Park Aquatic Center and Activity Building Development of new Aquatics Center with an indoor and outdoor pool and Activity Building to replace the pool facility at Mountain Park. Facility also includes: Trail Landscaping
Park Maintenance Facilities Addition of stand-alone maintenance compound to existing parks at Bay Creek and Lucky Shoals.
Passive Community Park Development The first phase of a passive community park was developed in the Rockbridge area (Graves property).
Passive Parks Land Acquisition Land acquisition of passive parks in various areas of the county preserves open space for future residents.
PIB Aquatic Center Master Plan (West Gwinnett Park Aquatic Center) Completion of a master plan and soil testing for the Peachtree Industrial Boulevard Aquatic Center park site.
Rhodes Jordan Park Expansion Expansion includes: Football concession and restroom building Parking New press box and storage facility
Settles Bridge Master Plan Master Plan for the Settles Bridge property that was a collaboration with the National Park Service and Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
Shorty Howell Park Redevelopment Redevelopment of existing park included: Baseball/softball complex Stand-alone football field Activity building and precinct Maintenance compound Other park renovations will include a picnic pavilion, trails, utilities, and other items identified in the master plan
Spriggs Road Park Site Master Plan Completion of a master plan for the Spriggs Road park site.
Tribble Mill Park Construction included: Playground equipment and installation Surfacing and drainage installation for a destination playground
Yellow River Park The first phase of development consisted of: Multi-purpose, nature, equestrian mountain biking trails Signage Parking Two restrooms buildings Changing station and washing area for mountain bikers Pavilion(s) Playground Maintenance building

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1997 SPLOST Program: $60 million

Best Friend Park Renovations and improvements included: Renovated the gym Replaced the tennis center pro shop Paved the tennis center parking lot Added sidewalks and landscaping to the park Added park signage.
Bethesda Park Designed park extension project included the addition of: Parking lots for baseball/softball and soccer areas Restroom for pee-wee/tee-ball fields Park road and utilities Sidewalks and paved multi-use trail Improved signage Landscaping Irrigation
Dacula Park Implemented redevelopment and facilities expansion of the park included: New ball field and football field developments Expanded passive recreation Maintenance facility Signage Perimeter trail Automobile and pedestrian circulation Other infrastructure improvements
George Pierce Park Following the purchase of the land for park expansion, park improvements were prioritized based on available funding. These improvements included: Improved storm drainage Replaced pond dam Paved perimeter trail and park sidewalks Pedestrian controls Signage Irrigation Landscape Miscellaneous concrete paving
Greenway Development Development included: Preparation of Greenway Master Plans and construction documents for selected corridor Obtaining of Greenway corridors and associated parking and service areas by means of easement and fee simple purchase Construction of Greenway trails and associated signage, restroom facilities, and other improvements
Harmony Grove Soccer Complex Renovations included: Construction of new concession and restroom building Various vehicular and pedestrian system paving improvements Paving of picnic plaza and bleacher areas Improving drainage and lighting Addition of park signage
Jones Bridge Park Shoreline Stabilization Stabilization included: Stabilizing and limiting erosion of river bank Reforestation and revegetation of the bank Construction of elements to control and direct access to the bank and river
Mountain Park Redevelopment Provided a park master plan and then implemented redevelopment and facilities expansion of the park including: New ball field and tennis complexes Expanded passive recreation Automobile pedestrian circulation Maintenance complex Infrastructure improvements
Nature Center at Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center The Environmental and Heritage Center Nature Center includes: A facility for environmental education A natural history and cultural history museum Passive recreational activities such as trails
North District New Park Development (Rabbit Hill) Acquired total of 200 acres of park land on one or two sites Master plan for the site Design Phase I development of a new community park with soccer field complex, passive recreation facilities, and natural open space
Passive Community Park Program (Sweet Water) Addition of new park acreage in Kanoheda Elementary School area.
Pinckneyville Park Construction design and administration for Pinckneyville Park included: Development of existing park land with soccer complex, trails, picnic areas, and playgrounds Land expansion and development of a community and arts center Establishment of County design standards for future projects
Pinckneyville Park Expansion Expansion included: Acquisition of parkland in the West District Master plan the site Development of a baseball/softball complex Skating facility Large picnic pavilion Family picnic area Paved walking trail Other passive recreation development
Rhodes Jordan Park Expansion and Development Acquired additional land and made improvements to existing and new park properties including: An eight-court tennis complex A new community center with gymnasium and outdoor leisure pool Road improvements Trail Parking Concession and restroom building Other passive improvements
Shorty Howell Park Expansion and Development Expansion included: Acquired park expansion acreage Prepared park master plan
South District New Park Development (Lenora Park) Acquired 150 acres of park land on one site and master plan the site. Purchased additional South District park land with emphasis on expansion of existing facilities.
Tribble Mill Park Improvements Added park improvements to include a number of facilities: Stage and equipment for the festival field Two comfort stations Multi-purpose and nature trails Road extensions to the fishing lake and festival field Lake access facilities Increased parking and other infrastructure improvements Grand pavilion Signage Sand volleyball courts Playground equipment