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Dare Steele Garden This lovely pocket park located in one of the downtown historic district neighborhoods features beautiful roses and a contemplation area. The garden was named after Waxhaw's beloved history teacher, Dare Steele. Intersection of South Providence Street and McKibben Street in Downtown Waxhaw _________________________________________
David G Barnes Children’s Park Waxhaw Parks and Recreation Department 317 N. Broome Street PO Box 6 Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-2195 ext. 278 Dena Sabinske Director of Parks and Recreation dsabinske@waxhaw.com
Located in downtown Waxhaw, this one-acre neighborhood park is filled with play equipment for the little ones to climb, swing, and slide. Families can enjoy a leisure afternoon among the well-maintained greenspace. Amenities include a small picnic shelter, benches, and bathrooms. 215 W South Main Street | Waxhaw, NC 28173 _________________________________________
H.C. Nesbit Park Located near Kensington Elementary school, this 40-acre park includes soccer fields, baseball fields, picnic areas, and a playground. This park has access to the trailhead that leads to the suspension bridge over Twelve Mile Creek. 1304 H.C. Nesbit Road | Waxhaw, NC 28173
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Waxhaw Sk8 Park
Skateboard enthusiasts flock to this outdoor venue in downtown Waxhaw to practice their tricks. The park offers impressive obstacle ramps and expansive concrete ground features. The half-pipe, quarter-pipe, decking, rails, ramps, and bowl are well-suited for skateboard lovers of all ages and skills and it's free to use. Helmets are required. Downtown Waxhaw | Caldwell Street __________________________________________
Town Creek Park This park features a paved trail which provides easy access for strollers, road bikes, and handicapped visitors. The trails of the park connect to the Carolina Thread Trail. A picnic shelter, playground and butterfly garden were newly constructed in 2018. 4240 Waxhaw-Marvin Road | Waxhaw, NC 28173 _________________________________________
Water Tower Community Corner Just under Waxhaw's famous Water Tank, you will find open space primarily used for Waxhaw's signature events. This space can be reserved for select dates. Intersection of Hwy 16 and North Main Street Downtown Waxhaw
