Did you know? photos and text by ANNETTE JOYCE
Whether you’re new to our area or a lifetime resident, you may not have yet discovered some of the “hidden treasures” that abound throughout northwest Guilford County. While some folks think they must travel to other areas for what they want to do, there are actually some interesting little nooks and crannies they might want to check out right here at home.
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Let’s get physical
With its wooded trail, expansive fenced-in playground and sparkling lake with a fishing pier, Summerfield Community Park is a great place to walk, run or just play. But did you know you can also pump up your muscles while logging in some miles on the trail? Erika Kallam of Stokesdale recently took a break from her walk to try out this air walker, one of five fitness stations located in shady areas around the park’s outer loop. The stations have been around for about 15 years, according to Summerfield’s town manager, Scott Whitaker. They were part of the town’s original community park design and were added during the construction of Phase II. If you want to try these fitness stations out – or even just see if you can locate all of them – Summerfield Community Park, located at 5404 Centerfield Road, is open year-round from dawn to dusk.
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garden, learn something new at our workshops & talks, or discover a fascinating new houseplant. This fall, visit New Garden Gazebo and let your imagination take root!
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Different strokes
Looking for a fun and free activity? Why not give disc golf a try? The best part is that you don’t have to travel that far to find a course – there’s one located at the Stokesdale Town Park. Beginners in the sport will enjoy the fact that the 9-hole course is relatively easy and usually not crowded. Disc golf is played like traditional golf, except rather than using clubs
and balls, participants use golf discs, which look similar to Frisbees but are specifically designed for disc golf. In disc golf, golfers are aiming for metal chain baskets instead of holes in the ground. Just like regular golf, the goal is to play each “hole” with the fewest “strokes” possible. The nine baskets are scattered throughout the park and are easily found. Stokesdale Town Park is located at 8329 Angel Pardue Road.
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