Southside Park

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: Green Space, Neighborhood Park, Recreation Center/Facility

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

Special Features/Comments: This 27-acre multi-use park is at one end of the Newton Heritage Trail Greenway, a 1.5 mile paved trail which is also a TRACK Trail, part of the KidsInParks.com program. This direct connection provides a way to combine the family-friendly multi-use Southside Park facilities with the Heritage Greenway Trail, a wonderful fun walk through nature with stream, etc., and which has guides brochures and stations which will describe what you will see.

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GETTING THERE:

Parking, Parking on Street

pDriving Directions: 1775 Southwest Blvd, Newton, NC 28658
Located West of US #Hwy. 321 Business, behind National Guard Armory
DIRECTIONS

kParking Instructions: Located West of US #Hwy. 321 Business, behind National Guard Armory

TADA Accessible: Yes

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Football/Soccer Field, Mixed Use Field, Open Space, Trails, Outdoor Fitness Stations, Volleyball, Birdwatching, Horseshoe Pits

AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Restrooms, Drinking Fountains, Seating, Picnic Tables, Grills

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Additional Features: Nature Center, Picnic Shelter, Foot Bridge

Trash Cans: Yes

TRAILS:

Trail Description: Located West of US #Hwy. 321 Business, behind National Guard Armory. This multi-use open park directly connects to the Newton Heritage Trail Greenway, a 1.5 mile paved trail which is also a TRACK Trail, part of the KidsInParks.com program.

A 27 acre passive park, with a mile walking/jogging trail, open air amphitheater, numerous picnic tables, play area, two picnic shelters, two sand volleyball courts, two horseshoe pits, informal ball field, and a large open play area for soccer, kite flying, badminton, frisbee, etc. Contains a 2-mile portion of the Carolina Thread Trail.

Location is HERE, See connecting TRACK Trails - KidsInParks.com, Heritage Trail Greenway
Many other PHOTOS from Google search. See SATELLITE Hybrid Photos.
See Facebook Info. See Other Newton Neighborhood Parks
See Carolina Thread Trail Map, See Other TRACK Trails Nearby,

Trail Surface: Paved

Trail Activities: TRACK Trail, Walking, Hiking, Running/Jogging, Bicycling, Dog Walking, Birdwatching

Trail Difficulty: Easy

Trail Layout: Linear

Trail Length: 1 to 5 miles

Trail Shade: Some

Trail Surface Type: Asphalt

Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle

Trail Width: 4-8 ft

Trail Extras: Benches/Rest Areas, Drinking Water

OTHER:

Park Information: Maps, Brochures, Information Kiosk

Staffing & Safety: Police Patrol

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: Creek/Stream