Hickory Optimist Park
Tennis Court, Outdoor Basketball Court, Baseball/Softball Field, Playground, Picnic Shelter
751 2nd Ave SW, Hickory, NC 28602
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OWNER: Hickory City Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: (828) 322-7046
WEBSITE: http://www.hickorync.gov/content/hickory-optimist-park
Hours: Employees are present during baseball and softball season when the games are going on.
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.
GENERAL INFO:
Park Type: Athletic Park, Neighborhood Park, Urban Park
Overall Size: Between basketball court and football field
Special Features/Comments: Featuring a picnic shelter with tables and grills, tennis court, outdoor basketball court, lighted softball field, playground, rest rooms, horseshoe pits and a concession stand.
Hickory Optimist Park has a lot of space and is great for family gatherings or walking your dog!
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GETTING THERE:
Parking
pDriving Directions: 751 2nd Ave SW, Hickory, NC 28602
DIRECTIONS
kParking Instructions: Parking Lot
TADA Accessible: Yes
ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:
Baseball/Softball Field, Mixed Use Field, Outdoor Basketball Court, Tennis Court, Horseshoe Pits
AMENITIES:
General Park Amenities: Playground, Restrooms, Picnic Tables, Grills, ADA Accessible
Playground Size: Medium
Playground Shade: Little or none
Playground Surface Type: Sand
Pets: Allowed On-Leash
Additional Features: Picnic Shelter, Lighting after dark
Trash Cans: Yes
TRAILS:
Trail Description: Short walking trail that is not paved.
Trail Surface: Unpaved
Trail Activities: Walking, Running/Jogging, Bicycling, Dog Walking
Trail Difficulty: Easy
Trail Layout: Loop
Trail Length: Less than a half mile
Trail Shade: Some
Trail Surface Type: All-weather track
Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle
Trail Width: 4-8 ft
OTHER:
Staffing & Safety: Employee/Ranger Present
Open Space Activities: Play frisbee or catch, Go for a walk or jog, Have a picnic, Do Yoga
Open Space Size: Between basketball court and football field
Open Space Shade: Some
