NEW DOWNTOWN PARK

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 ceremony 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

Suspension Bridge

Waxhaw is home to the Carolina Thread Trail's signature Cross-State Suspension Bridge! This 170-foot long bridge crosses over 12 Mile Creek and connects North Carolina and South Carolina along the Carolina Thread Trail. You can reach this spectacular bridge with a 1/4 mile hike or bike ride from H.C. Nesbit Park, down the gravel road behind the traffic circle. Trailhead begins at back of H.C. Nesbit Park ________________________________________

Cane Creek Park

Spend a few hours or the whole day with nature at this hidden gem. Situated on 1,050 acres of land, this is the largest recreation facility in the county and maintained by the Union County Parks and Recreation Department. Activities available to the public include hiking trails, bike trails, camp sites, boat rentals, beach and swimming area, volleyball courts, and a miniature golf course. The 350-acre lake, is home to some of the best largemouth bass fishing in the state as well as bluegill, crappie, and catfish. 5213 Harkey Road | Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-3919 | www.co.union.nc.us ________________________________________ Andrew Jackson State Park

Located just south of Waxhaw, in Lancaster County, SC, this state park is dedicated to the U.S. President, Andrew Jackson. With 360 acres, there is a combination of history, art and family fun. You can fish or rent a paddle boats for a fun-filled day on the small lake. Other park amenities include nature trails, campground, picnic facilities, replica of a late 18th-century one-room schoolhouse, and an amphitheatre. The museum is highly educational with hands-on activities. 196 Andrew Jackson Park Road | Lancaster, SC 29720 803-285-3344 | www.southcarolinaparks.com Greenways & Trails

Greenways and trails are natural or landscaped corridors for pedestrian or bicycle passage and a connector linking parks, nature reserves, cultural features, or historic sites. Waxhaw is home to the Carolina Thread Trail's signature CrossState Suspension Bridge. Planned soon is a future connection from the H.C. Nesbit Park to the back of the Town Creek Park trailhead that leads to the continuation of the Carolina Thread Trail through the Prescot community.

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