(Lawrenceville, Ga., March 6, 2012) – Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation will host a Grand Reopening Celebration at Rhodes Jordan Park to kick off Spring Break on Sat. March 31 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The event, held rain or shine, will highlight recent park renovations and is free to the public. Activities will include giant inflatables, carnival games, a bike safety rodeo, live music, human gyroscope, softball and baseball games by the youth athletic associations, crazy hair, trolley rides, a yard sale and other activities. Food concessions will be available for purchase.  

Rhodes Jordan Park is a partnership between the City of Lawrenceville and Gwinnett County that dates back to 1991 when the two groups entered into a long-term lease agreement. Conveniently located in the county seat, this newly renovated park now sports three new soccer fields, horseshoe pits, basketball courts, renovated pavilions and additional parking. These renovated amenities complement existing features at the park that include a scenic lake surrounded by trails, pavilions, benches, playgrounds, a football field, baseball and softball fields, a seasonal outdoor pool, tennis center, and community recreation center. Rhodes Jordan Park is also the home of the Lawrenceville Senior Center.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held Tue., March 20 at 11 a.m. to mark completion of renovations to the park. The $7.3 million project was funded through the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST).