Gwinnett County unveils newly expanded Lenora Park Community Recreation Center

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– Gwinnett County officials  unveiled the newly expanded community recreation center at Lenora Park on Tuesday, Oct. 20. 

The park’s transformation include the e park’s existing gymnasium into a modern facility with expanded amenities and gathering spaces for residents in Soth Gwinnett. 

Funded by the County’s Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax,(SPLOST) the facility includes an updated gym, as well as a new community room with a catering kitchen, dance studio, art room with pottery studio, game room, restrooms, locker rooms, offices and a reception area. The project also added a new drop-off area and parking for 73 vehicles.

“This milestone reflects years of planning, partnership and investment in our growing community’s future and residents’ quality of life,” said Gwinnett County Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson. “By expanding access to high-quality programs and welcoming gathering spaces, this recreation center will help our neighbors stay active, learn new skills and thrive in their community.”

The project is part of a series of improvements underway at Lenora Park. Additional improvements include the installation of new pickleball courts, a press box, a maintenance compound and the conversion of a football field into an artificial turf field.

“Lenora Park has been a special place in our community for 32 years,” said District 3 Commissioner Jasper Watkins III. “These upgrades strengthen the resources for families in this community and create new opportunities for our residents to build connections, stay healthy and create lasting memories.”

Additional outdoor enhancements planned for 2027 include new outdoor basketball courts with upgraded lighting, fencing and sidewalks and dog park renovations with an improved layout, new agility equipment and shade structures.