SUWANEE, GA....WHERE THE PAST AND PRESENT COME TOGETHER!

As a resident of Suwanee for....20 years, I have seen a lot of changes. The good news is the city officials have listened to their citizens and have created a very desireable live, work and play environment. With plenty of green space, three city parks (so far), beautiful trails winding along the Suwanee Creek it is no wonder it has been ranked as the #10 best place to live by Money Magazine.

As an avid visitor to the Suwanee Creek Park, I can attest to the fact it is a tranquil get-away where you can enjoy the wonderful sounds of nature, listen to birds sing, the look of a deer as it scrambles for cover back into the woods. You can't help but chuckle as the chipmunks and squirrels scurry for their next meal never pausing as you wander by. It is proof they have become accustomed to our intrusion. The Suwanee Creek Park is a place where parents bring kids to ride bikes, where pet owners enjoy a stroll with their dogs, where joggers smile as they pass you buy and many who enjoy a good stroll are daily visitors.

And, the children haven't been forgotten. They have their very own park! Playtown Suwanee - where kids can be kids. Totally dedicated to the enjoyment of children. Nestled in the trees, the park provides hours of enjoyment! Jungle gyms, slides, swings etc. You name it, it is there for them to climb on, slide down or scurry through. A pedestrian walk-way will be completed this spring providing a walk-way under the railroad tracks creating a pathway from the park and the historic area of Suwanee to Suwanee Town Center.

DeVry Nature Park is "under construction". But is sure to be just one more great park for the citizens of Suwanee to enjoy. Suwanee Town Center is the hub. Greenspace (the park) is the focal point. The ampitheater, situated on the edge of the park, is the attraction during the summer for all to come out on a warm summer's eve to enjoy FREE concerts. Jazz concerts can be enjoyed once a month on Friday nights. Specialty concerts are held throughout the summer; last year the park hosted a wonderful concert by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra which drew thousands. A fountain in the middle of the park is the main attraction for kids to cool off during hot summer days. Along the outer perimeter of the park are store fronts and restaurants for your enjoyment. A throw-back to yester-year, you will find high-end resdential loft condos atop the restaurants and retail shops. The condo balconies provide great seats when concerts are in full swing. On the outer edge of Suwanee Town Center is a residential development, Shadowbrook, which features craftsman style homes. Residents are within walking distance of all the activities at Suwanee Town Center, the restaurants andspecialty shops.

Suwanee has grown alot in 20 years. But I take my hat off to the efforts of our city! For me and my family it has been a job well done. Included in this article is a small video I put together to give you just a snapshot of what our small city looks like. Hope you enjoy it.