The City of Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department is sponsoring a Grandparent/Grandchild Fishing Derby on Saturday, September 13 from 8:00 to11:00 AM.  The event is for children ages 4-12.  There is no cost to participate; however, all participants must provide their own fishing gear and bait.

Prizes will be awarded for longest fish and the most fish caught during the derby.

Participants must pre-register for this event, as space is limited.  To register or for additional information, please call 678-297-6140 or email seniors@alpharetta.ga.us.

Alpharetta’s 2008 Grandparent/Grandchild Fishing Derby will be held at the Lake at Brookside Office Park. Traveling east on Old Milton Parkway from Georgia 400 the lake is located approximately 1 mile on the right.  Parking and a sign-in area will be in the parking lot at Brookside Office Park.