- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Forsyth County Approves $48K for Parking Gate at Mary Alice Park
The new system aims to better enforce parking fees and reduce revenue losses at the popular recreation area.
Published on Feb. 18, 2026
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners has approved nearly $48,000 to install a new pass gate system at Mary Alice Park. The system will include a ticketing process similar to parking decks, allowing the county to better enforce parking fees and recoup an estimated 25-50% in lost revenue each year.
Why it matters
Mary Alice Park is a popular recreation destination in Forsyth County, but the county has struggled to effectively collect parking fees from visitors. The new gate system is expected to improve fee enforcement and ensure the county can maintain the park's facilities and operations through the revenue generated.
The details
The new gate system will include a ticketing process where drivers will receive a ticket upon entry and have to pay before exiting the park. It will also have a special access program for residents with annual passes, as well as dedicated entrances for law enforcement and county staff. The system is designed to work with a mobile app and QR codes to facilitate the payment and exit process.
- The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners approved the $48,000 gate system on February 10, 2026.
The players
Forsyth County Board of Commissioners
The governing body of Forsyth County, Georgia that approved the funding for the new parking gate system at Mary Alice Park.
Kirk Franz
The Director of the Forsyth County Department of Parks and Recreation, who presented the proposal for the new gate system to the county commissioners.
What they’re saying
“This gate system will, kind of essentially be like a parking deck experience where you enter and then you have to pay before you leave.”
— Kirk Franz, Director, Forsyth County Department of Parks and Recreation (wsbtv.com)
What’s next
The county plans to have the new parking gate system installed and operational at Mary Alice Park before the busy summer season, in order to start recouping the costs of the $48,000 investment.
The takeaway
The new parking gate system at Mary Alice Park represents Forsyth County's efforts to improve revenue collection and maintenance of its popular public recreation areas, highlighting the challenges local governments face in balancing public access with sustainable funding models.
Atlanta top stories
Atlanta events
Feb. 21, 2026
Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 4Feb. 21, 2026
Tours: Truist Park



