Henry Fork Regional Recreation Park
Soccer Fields, Playgrounds, Walking Trail, Alpine Tower, Canoe Launch, Picnic Shelter
5655 Sweet Bay Ln, Hickory, NC 28602
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OWNER: Hickory City Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: 828-322-7046
WEBSITE: http://www.hickorync.gov/content/henry-fork-regional-recreation-park
Hours: Effective March 1, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Effective April 1, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Effective May 1, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Effective September 1, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Effective October 1, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Effective November 1, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
MANAGED BY: City of Hickory City
PARK SIZE: >0.01 Acres
HAS TRAILS: yes
TREE CANOPY: 11%
GENERAL INFO:
Park Type: Athletic Park, Neighborhood Park, Urban Park
Overall Size: Larger than a football field
Special Features/Comments: Featuring an 8000 square foot picnic shelter with a catering kitchen, rest rooms and tables and grills, 7 soccer fields, Alpine Tower, 2 playgrounds, concession stand, paved walking trail and a canoe launch.
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GETTING THERE:
Parking
pDriving Directions: 5655 Sweet Bay Ln, Hickory, NC 28602
DIRECTIONS
kParking Instructions: Parking lot
TADA Accessible: Yes
ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:
Recreation/Fitness Center, Football/Soccer Field, Mixed Use Field, Open Space, Trails, Rock Climbing Wall, Kayaking/Canoeing, ADA Accessible
AMENITIES:
General Park Amenities: Playground, Restrooms, Seating, Picnic Tables, Food for Sale, ADA Accessible
Playground Size: Large
Playground Shade: Some
Playground Surface Type: Sand
Pets: Allowed On-Leash
Additional Features: Picnic Shelter, Lighting after dark, ADA Accessible
Trash Cans: Yes
Food for Sale Type: Snack Shop
TRAILS:
Trail Description: Paved walking track around the soccer fields.
Trail Surface: Paved
Trail Activities: Walking, Running/Jogging, Bicycling, Dog Walking
Trail Difficulty: Easy
Trail Layout: Loop
Trail Length: 0.5 to 1 mile
Trail Shade: Some
Trail Surface Type: Asphalt
Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle
Trail Width: 4-8 ft
Trail Extras: Benches/Rest Areas
OTHER:
Open Space Activities: Play frisbee or catch, Go for a walk or jog, Have a picnic, Do Yoga
Open Space Size: Larger than one football field in size
Open Space Shade: Some
Natural Water Feature: River/Channel
