Ivey Arboretum at Sally Fox Park

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: Conservation Area, Green Space, Urban Park, Wildlife Sanctuary

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

Special Features/Comments: Seven acre arboretum. Great place to walk your dog!

Nature Trail:
Wonderful place to walk or have a picnic! Lots of shaded, paved trail space.

Tree Information:
Information hut in the middle of the park with a list of all the trees that you may see in the park. If you have a smartphone you can scan the QI Code and pull the tree up.

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GETTING THERE:

Parking on Street

pDriving Directions: 125 3rd NE St, Hickory, NC 28601u200b
DIRECTIONS

kParking Instructions: Parking in a lot across the street or along the street.

TADA Accessible: Yes

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Trails, Birdwatching, ADA Accessible

AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Seating, Picnic Tables, ADA Accessible

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Additional Features: Ornamental Gardens, Nature Center, Lighting after dark

Trash Cans: Yes

TRAILS:

Trail Description: Paved walking trail that webs in between two streets. Along the trail are many benches to rest on and also an information hut showing a list of all the trees in the area!

Excellent place to walk your dog! Please pick up after your dog when they use the restroom.

Tribute to Sculpting:
Many large art sculptures are along the trail.

Trail Surface: Paved

Trail Activities: Walking, Dog Walking, Birdwatching

Trail Difficulty: Easy

Trail Layout: Linear

Trail Length: Less than a half mile

Trail Shade: Lots

Trail Surface Type: Concrete

Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle

Trail Width: 2-4 ft

Trail Extras: Lighting or Open after dark, Benches/Rest Areas

OTHER:

Park Information: Information Kiosk

Staffing & Safety: Police Patrol

Open Space Activities: Go for a walk or jog, Have a picnic

Open Space Size: Larger than one football field in size

Open Space Shade: Lots