Jan 29, 2008

High Country Public Parks













The Boone "Tot Lot"

  • Fenced-in playing area
  • Newly renovated with up-to-date, safe equipment
  • A small track for walking, strollers or wheelchairs
  • Separate areas for younger and older children
  • Large sandbox
  • Picnic tables with a shelter
  • Bathrooms next door at the Swim Complex
Daniel Boone Park
  • Large open area
  • Toddler play area
  • Sandbox
  • Picnic tables with a shelter
  • Bathrooms across the street and up a hill
Valle Crucis Park
  • Large track for running or walking
  • Pond for catch-and-release fishing
  • River access for wading
  • Two picnic shelters
  • Bathrooms in the center of the park
  • Basketball court
  • Large open area for playing soccer, Frisbee, or setting up a volleyball net
Blowing Rock Park
  • coming soon
Canon Memorial Park
  • coming soon
Banner Elk Park
  • coming soon
Jimmy Smith Park
  • Coming Soon
The Buckeye Lake Recreation Area (Thanks, Debbie)
  • baseball field, walking trail, tennis courts
  • a multi-million dollar facility that houses fitness, indoor basketball and tennis as well as computer access, television lounge and kitchen/reception areas.
  • The indoor facilities are accessible for a reasonable fee.
  • For more information, see http://www.townofbeechmountain.com/community/rec_center.html
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