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STAY ACTIVE
by Biz Well
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 Downtown Park
Our new Downtown park is expected to open in 2023! Located off of Givens Street, it will provide recreation, greenways, picnic pods, outdoor fitness equipment, and naturethemed playgrounds. The Parks and Recreation Department will provide educational and family events as well as health and wellness activities at the new park. Downtown Waxhaw | Givens Street _________________________________________ 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
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 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
_________________________________________ 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 __________________________________________ H.C. Nesbit Park
Located near Kensington Elementary school, this 40acre 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
