New Downtown Park COMING TO WAXHAW Learn. Play. Explore. Those who live, work or visit Waxhaw will soon have another greenspace option. The Town of Waxhaw has started work on establishing a 9.9 acre park in the heart of downtown. Located on the south side of downtown at 301 Givens Street, it’s only two blocks from South Main Street (Hwy. 75) and will be easily accessible from Lynn and Brevard. On October 29, 2021, Waxhaw broke ground on a new downtown park. The cere-
mony was attended by Town of Waxhaw officials, directors, managers and members of the community. It kicked-off the start of Phase 1 which will include clearing/grading, utilities, drives and parking. The new downtown park has been identified as a top priority in the towns Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). CIPs are very common in local government. They are plans that account for long-range infrastructure and equipment needs to serve and maintain public
needs adequately. Waxhaw will utilize a five-year CIP. This plan will be re-evaluated and readopted on an annual basis along with the operating budget. The park is expected to open in 2023 and will provide recreation, greenways, picnic pods, outdoor fitness equipment, and nature-themed playgrounds. The Parks and Recreation Department will provide educational and family events as well as health and wellness activities at the new park.
AMENITIES
__________________________ Outdoor Fitness Equipment __________________________ Interactive Water Feature __________________________ Interpretive Nature Playground __________________________ Sport Multi-Use Court __________________________ Bicycle Pump Track __________________________ Multi-Purpose Event Pavilion __________________________ Amphitheater / Stage __________________________ Picnic / Gathering Pods __________________________ Open Greenspace __________________________ Walking Paths __________________________ Art Sculpture __________________________ Public Restrooms __________________________
TIMELINE Phase 1 Scheduled to start in 2022 Winter / Spring Phase 2 2022 Summer / Fall Opening 2023 Spring / Summer Buy a brick, leave a Legacy. Preserve your family name, honor the memory of a loved one, recognize your business, or give a lasting gift to someone special by purchasing a commemorative brick. The bricks will be placed at the end of the promenade where you will meet with the signature public art sculpture. The brick proceeds will provide support for the signature Public Art Project and future amenities for the new Downtown Park. 4” x 8” Brick - $100 8” x 8” Brick - $200 4” x 4” Brick Replica - $25 For more Information about the new downtown park visit: www.waxhaw.com/government/departments/parks-andrecreation/downtown-park 20
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