🐾 Introducing Forsyth Barks n Rec Dog Park! 🐾
Where Dogs Come to Play
We’re excited to share the name of Forsyth’s future dog park: Forsyth Barks n Rec Dog Park! This new space will provide a fun and safe place for residents and their four-legged friends to run, play, and socialize.
*LOCATION WILL BE APPROXIMATELY WHERE LOGO IS ON THE MAP.-Just west of the Public Works building.
Planned features include:
🐕 Large Dog Park – approximately 17,500 sq. ft. of open space for dogs to run and play
🐾 Small Dog Area – a 2,500 sq. ft. designed specifically for smaller dogs
🛝 Dog playground equipment including agility features such as ramps, tunnels, and obstacles
🪑 Seating areas for owners to relax while their dogs enjoy the park
🚰 Water station for dogs
🗑 Waste stations to help keep the park clean and enjoyable for everyone
🌳 Open space designed for dogs to safely exercise and socialize
The park will proudly carry the tagline:
“Where Dogs Come to Play.”
We know there will likely be questions about the timeline for construction. At this point, we won’t have a clear timeframe until bids are received for the parking lot. Once that process is complete, scheduling will depend on coordination with the selected contractor, the fence installation, and delivery timelines for items such as the shade structure and drinking fountains. Because of these variables, the exact construction schedule is still to be determined.
We appreciate the community’s excitement for this project and will continue to share updates as plans move forward.
Stay tuned for more information about Forsyth Barks n Rec Dog Park! 🐶
Where Dogs Come to Play
We’re excited to share the name of Forsyth’s future dog park: Forsyth Barks n Rec Dog Park! This new space will provide a fun and safe place for residents and their four-legged friends to run, play, and socialize.
*LOCATION WILL BE APPROXIMATELY WHERE LOGO IS ON THE MAP.-Just west of the Public Works building.
Planned features include:
🐕 Large Dog Park – approximately 17,500 sq. ft. of open space for dogs to run and play
🐾 Small Dog Area – a 2,500 sq. ft. designed specifically for smaller dogs
🛝 Dog playground equipment including agility features such as ramps, tunnels, and obstacles
🪑 Seating areas for owners to relax while their dogs enjoy the park
🚰 Water station for dogs
🗑 Waste stations to help keep the park clean and enjoyable for everyone
🌳 Open space designed for dogs to safely exercise and socialize
The park will proudly carry the tagline:
“Where Dogs Come to Play.”
We know there will likely be questions about the timeline for construction. At this point, we won’t have a clear timeframe until bids are received for the parking lot. Once that process is complete, scheduling will depend on coordination with the selected contractor, the fence installation, and delivery timelines for items such as the shade structure and drinking fountains. Because of these variables, the exact construction schedule is still to be determined.
We appreciate the community’s excitement for this project and will continue to share updates as plans move forward.
Stay tuned for more information about Forsyth Barks n Rec Dog Park! 🐶
Golf Cart Registration Update
Please note that golf cart registration scheduled for March 17 has been canceled.
The next registration date will be April 7.
If you have not registered your cart yet, you may still drive it at this time. However, all golf carts must have the new yellow 2026 sticker by May 20.
We appreciate everyone helping keep our golf cart program organized and safe. More details on the April 7 registration will be shared soon!
Please note that golf cart registration scheduled for March 17 has been canceled.
The next registration date will be April 7.
If you have not registered your cart yet, you may still drive it at this time. However, all golf carts must have the new yellow 2026 sticker by May 20.
We appreciate everyone helping keep our golf cart program organized and safe. More details on the April 7 registration will be shared soon!
🚗💚 Golf Cart Registration Begins Tomorrow!
Just a reminder that all golf carts operated within the Village of Forsyth must be registered annually.
Registration kicks off tomorrow at Village Hall from 4:00–6:00 PM. Watch here as we will be watching the weather and will cancel if there is too much rain.
Upcoming dates:
📅 March 3
📅 March 17
📅 April 7
📅 April 21
📅 May 5
📅 May 19
What to bring:
• Your golf cart(s)
• Valid driver’s license
• Proof of insurance
• $50 yearly fee (cash or check)
During registration, we will inspect your cart, review updated rules, and issue your 2026 registration sticker.
This helps us ensure everyone is operating safely and in compliance with Village regulations. If you see any issues throughout the season, please call non-emergency at 217-424-1311.
If you are unable to attend one of the scheduled sessions, please contact Village Hall and we will work with you.
Let’s have a safe and fun golf cart season in Forsyth! 💚
Just a reminder that all golf carts operated within the Village of Forsyth must be registered annually.
Registration kicks off tomorrow at Village Hall from 4:00–6:00 PM. Watch here as we will be watching the weather and will cancel if there is too much rain.
Upcoming dates:
📅 March 3
📅 March 17
📅 April 7
📅 April 21
📅 May 5
📅 May 19
What to bring:
• Your golf cart(s)
• Valid driver’s license
• Proof of insurance
• $50 yearly fee (cash or check)
During registration, we will inspect your cart, review updated rules, and issue your 2026 registration sticker.
This helps us ensure everyone is operating safely and in compliance with Village regulations. If you see any issues throughout the season, please call non-emergency at 217-424-1311.
If you are unable to attend one of the scheduled sessions, please contact Village Hall and we will work with you.
Let’s have a safe and fun golf cart season in Forsyth! 💚
Please use caution!
💧 Water Tower Renovations Update 💧
We’re excited to share a preview of what Forsyth’s renovated water towers will look like!
Beginning in March, work will start on:
• The Ground Storage Tank
• The North Water Tower
Once the North Tower is complete, construction will begin on the South Water Tower (near the Mall). The South Tower is expected to be completed by May (weather dependent).
These improvements are part of our continued investment in reliable infrastructure and long-term water system maintenance. We appreciate everyone’s patience during construction and look forward to seeing the refreshed towers this spring!
As always, we’ll continue to provide updates along the way. 💙
We’re excited to share a preview of what Forsyth’s renovated water towers will look like!
Beginning in March, work will start on:
• The Ground Storage Tank
• The North Water Tower
Once the North Tower is complete, construction will begin on the South Water Tower (near the Mall). The South Tower is expected to be completed by May (weather dependent).
These improvements are part of our continued investment in reliable infrastructure and long-term water system maintenance. We appreciate everyone’s patience during construction and look forward to seeing the refreshed towers this spring!
As always, we’ll continue to provide updates along the way. 💙
🐿️🌸 Forsyth Easter Egg Hunt is Almost Here! 🌸🐣
Join us at Forsyth Park on Saturday, March 28 at 10:00 a.m. sharp!
When we say 10:00… we mean it! ⏰
The eggs go FAST, so please plan to arrive early and be ready to go right at 10:00.
We will include a map of age categories in this post so you know exactly where to line up for your child’s age group. Please take a moment to review it before arriving to help everything run smoothly.
Bring your baskets, bring your smiles, and get ready for a fun morning in the park! 🧺🐣
We can’t wait to see our Forsyth families there!
Join us at Forsyth Park on Saturday, March 28 at 10:00 a.m. sharp!
When we say 10:00… we mean it! ⏰
The eggs go FAST, so please plan to arrive early and be ready to go right at 10:00.
We will include a map of age categories in this post so you know exactly where to line up for your child’s age group. Please take a moment to review it before arriving to help everything run smoothly.
Bring your baskets, bring your smiles, and get ready for a fun morning in the park! 🧺🐣
We can’t wait to see our Forsyth families there!
Village Hall will be closed on February 16.
I wanted to share an exciting community engagement opportunity we are exploring as part of Forsyth Fest — the installation of a community-created mural through the Mural Mosaic America 250th program.
This is a little different than a traditional mural. Instead of one artist painting a wall, this project is created by our residents themselves.
How the Mural Mosaic Process Works:
• A large mural image is selected.
• That image is broken into hundreds of small individual panels (tiles).
• Community members sign up to participate and are each given a tile to paint.
• Each participant paints their tile following simple color-by-number style instructions provided by the program. No artistic experience is needed.
• Once all tiles are completed, they are collected and assembled into the full mural image.
• The finished mural is installed as a permanent public art piece in the Village.
What makes this especially meaningful is that the mural is not just something the community looks at — it is something the community creates together.
Our next step is determining which mural design best fits our community - and we need your help! Please visit the link below to vote for the image that you believe best fits Forsyth.
Visit https://tinyurl.com/forsythmural to vote!
This is a little different than a traditional mural. Instead of one artist painting a wall, this project is created by our residents themselves.
How the Mural Mosaic Process Works:
• A large mural image is selected.
• That image is broken into hundreds of small individual panels (tiles).
• Community members sign up to participate and are each given a tile to paint.
• Each participant paints their tile following simple color-by-number style instructions provided by the program. No artistic experience is needed.
• Once all tiles are completed, they are collected and assembled into the full mural image.
• The finished mural is installed as a permanent public art piece in the Village.
What makes this especially meaningful is that the mural is not just something the community looks at — it is something the community creates together.
Our next step is determining which mural design best fits our community - and we need your help! Please visit the link below to vote for the image that you believe best fits Forsyth.
Visit https://tinyurl.com/forsythmural to vote!
🚨 Snow Emergency for the Village of Forsyth has been lifted effective noon on January 26, thank you for your cooperation 🚨
All Village of Forsyth offices, including public works, will be closed on Monday Jan 19
2026 Save the Date
Here is a list of 2026 Golf Cart Registration Dates.
Please remember ALL carts must be registered in 2026 (even if you have registered it in the past!)
The Village Board of Trustees Meeting for Tuesday, January 6, 2026 has been canceled. The next meeting will be on January 20, 2026 as regularly scheduled.
Holiday Gift Wrap Station
Beginning Saturday, December 13 through Friday, December 19 during regular library hours
& Saturday, December 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Have you ever longed for a place without prying eyes, tiny grabbing hands or furry paws making gift wrapping frustrating and difficult? We have just what you need - the Holiday Gift Wrap Station! Bring your gifts and gift wrap to the Program Room where you’ll find tape, scissors, ribbon and tags, but no little - or big - bodies getting in the way. You can take your time while having some coffee or a chat with some other Wrappers. We’ll even have some information on how to wrap gifts in super fun and creative new ways that’ll make you look like a Master Wrapper!
Beginning Saturday, December 13 through Friday, December 19 during regular library hours
& Saturday, December 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Have you ever longed for a place without prying eyes, tiny grabbing hands or furry paws making gift wrapping frustrating and difficult? We have just what you need - the Holiday Gift Wrap Station! Bring your gifts and gift wrap to the Program Room where you’ll find tape, scissors, ribbon and tags, but no little - or big - bodies getting in the way. You can take your time while having some coffee or a chat with some other Wrappers. We’ll even have some information on how to wrap gifts in super fun and creative new ways that’ll make you look like a Master Wrapper!
Community Watch
Tuesday, December 2 - 4:00 p.m.
Community Room
Anyone is welcome to attend our monthly meeting to learn about what’s happening within the village. We hope to have a Forsyth police officer present at each meeting to keep you informed and answer questions. Come join us for enlightening and friendly discussion about all things Forsyth.
Tuesday, December 2 - 4:00 p.m.
Community Room
Anyone is welcome to attend our monthly meeting to learn about what’s happening within the village. We hope to have a Forsyth police officer present at each meeting to keep you informed and answer questions. Come join us for enlightening and friendly discussion about all things Forsyth.
Village Offices Closed for Thanksgiving
Village Hall, Public Works, and the Forsyth Library will all be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.
Our Public Works team has been working overtime and even weekends to keep leaf pickup moving along. With the holiday, they will not be working over the long weekend.
We are currently down one leaf truck, and we truly appreciate everyone’s patience as the crew continues to do their best to reach every neighborhood as quickly and safely as possible.
We hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁
Village Hall, Public Works, and the Forsyth Library will all be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.
Our Public Works team has been working overtime and even weekends to keep leaf pickup moving along. With the holiday, they will not be working over the long weekend.
We are currently down one leaf truck, and we truly appreciate everyone’s patience as the crew continues to do their best to reach every neighborhood as quickly and safely as possible.
We hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁
Our holiday elves — better known as Blue Rock — are busy getting the tents up today (11/25/25)!
Starting today, the main parking lot will be closed through Tuesday, December 9 to allow for the full setup and teardown of Rudolph’s Village Market.
You can still park in the south lot off Weaver Road, so please feel free to use that area while we get everything ready for another magical season. 🎄✨
Thank you for your patience — it’s going to look wonderful!
Starting today, the main parking lot will be closed through Tuesday, December 9 to allow for the full setup and teardown of Rudolph’s Village Market.
You can still park in the south lot off Weaver Road, so please feel free to use that area while we get everything ready for another magical season. 🎄✨
Thank you for your patience — it’s going to look wonderful!
Here is the latest schedule for Rudolph's Village Market!
December 5/6 at Forsyth Park!
December 5/6 at Forsyth Park!
Update on the Feed the Need Food Pantry:
Thanks to generous community support, the Feed the Need Food Pantry at Forsyth Public Library continues to grow! On a daily basis, folks are stopping by to pick up additional food and toiletry items to help meet their needs and we wouldn't be able to do this without your help. Each day, local residents are dropping off new items to add to the shelves or bringing in cash or check donations. This latest shelf restock was purchased with the donations from many of FPL's Chair Yoga attendees and we're so thankful for their support.
Feed the Need is designed to be a "Take What You Need, Leave What You Can" resource. Please spread the word to any of our local families who could benefit! The Feed the Need shelf is located in the interior hallway of Forsyth Public Library and is available during normal library hours: Mon, Tues and Thurs 9 AM - 7 PM, Wed and Fri 9 AM - 5 PM and Sat 9 AM - 1 PM.
If you have the means to contribute, we'd be happy to accept your food contributions or cash donations. Please inquire at the library circulation desk and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have.
Thanks to generous community support, the Feed the Need Food Pantry at Forsyth Public Library continues to grow! On a daily basis, folks are stopping by to pick up additional food and toiletry items to help meet their needs and we wouldn't be able to do this without your help. Each day, local residents are dropping off new items to add to the shelves or bringing in cash or check donations. This latest shelf restock was purchased with the donations from many of FPL's Chair Yoga attendees and we're so thankful for their support.
Feed the Need is designed to be a "Take What You Need, Leave What You Can" resource. Please spread the word to any of our local families who could benefit! The Feed the Need shelf is located in the interior hallway of Forsyth Public Library and is available during normal library hours: Mon, Tues and Thurs 9 AM - 7 PM, Wed and Fri 9 AM - 5 PM and Sat 9 AM - 1 PM.
If you have the means to contribute, we'd be happy to accept your food contributions or cash donations. Please inquire at the library circulation desk and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have.
You may have noticed something new in the park! 🌳✨
Our Public Works team came up with a wonderful idea — instead of removing dead trees all the way to the ground, we’re turning them into beautiful wood sculptures. It’s a great way to add character to our parks while honoring the natural landscape.
And don’t worry — whenever a tree is removed, a new one is planted.
Isn’t this one stunning? You can find it in Forsyth Park down by the bridge. 💚
Our Public Works team came up with a wonderful idea — instead of removing dead trees all the way to the ground, we’re turning them into beautiful wood sculptures. It’s a great way to add character to our parks while honoring the natural landscape.
And don’t worry — whenever a tree is removed, a new one is planted.
Isn’t this one stunning? You can find it in Forsyth Park down by the bridge. 💚
