Waxhaw Parks & Recreation Program Guide Summer-Fall-Holiday 2019 Waxhaw Recreation Guide WEBSITE SINGLE PAGES Summe | Page 19

Dare Steele Memorial Garden Intersection of South Providence Street & McKibben Street, Downtown Pocket Park featuring beautiful roses and a contemplation area. The garden was named after Waxhaw's beloved history teacher, Dare Steele. Ms. Steele authored the play "Listen and Remember." Waxhaw Sk8 Park Caldwell Street—Downtown The Waxhaw Sk8 Park contains a half-pipe, quarter-pipe, decking, rails, ramps, a bowl and more! Freestyle bikes are not permitted except during freestyle bike events hosted by the Town of Waxhaw. We have recently added new shades and soon will have an ADA picnic table with an umbrella and standard picnic table with an umbrella. There is video surveillance on-site. David G. Barnes Children's Park West South Main Street, Downtown Waxhaw The David G. Barnes Children's Park is a one acre neighborhood park featuring playgrounds for toddler and school-aged children, restrooms, video surveillance, a small picnic shelter, green space, benches and foliage. The park is located adjacent to Waxhaw's historic downtown and right down from an ice cream shop! Greenways and 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 Cross-State Suspension Bridge, a 170 foot long suspension bridge connecting the North and South Carolina trails. Planned soon is a future connection from the Harvey Clay Nesbit Sports Park to the back of the Town Creek Park trailhead that leads to the continuation of the Carolina Thread Trail through the Prescot community. VOLUNTEER The Parks & Rec team is always appreciative of the assistance of our wonderful volunteers. If you are interested in helping us, we have opportunities in our Events, Programs, Parks or Trails. You can reach us at [email protected] or 704-843-2195 ext. 258 or ext. 235. ADOPT-A-PARK Individuals, groups, civic groups, neighborhood associations, religious institutions, schools, and businesses may have a chance to contribute to the cleanliness and enhancement of their community parks and to provide some much-desired service to our community . Parks Available for Adoption David G. Barnes Park Sk8 Park H. C. Nesbit Park Town Creek Park Dare Steele Garden Park McDonald House grounds Community Corner/Water Tower Carolina Thread Trail If you are interested in adopting a park, please contact the Waxhaw Parks and Recreation Department at [email protected] or 704-843-2195 ext. 258