Jacob Fork Park, Newton NC

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: Athletic Park, Neighborhood Park, Urban Park

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

Special Features/Comments: 2 Softball/Baseball Fields with a walking track around them both. Two soccer Fields. Canoe Launch and Takeout zone. 2.5 mile hiking/mountain biking track. One of Catawba county's only pump tracks.

Future plans for Jacob Fork Park include lighting the two softball fields, as well as development of two soccer fields, a picnic shelter with restrooms, a playground area.

Jacob Fork Park offers one of the only pump tracks in North Carolina.

Additional Information:
Woodland Loop Trail Brochure,
Pump Track,
Images,
All Trails Review

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GETTING THERE:

Parking

pDriving Directions: 3730 West NC Hwy 10 Newton, NC 28658
DIRECTIONS

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Baseball/Softball Field, Football/Soccer Field, Mixed Use Field, Trails, Athletic Track, Kayaking/Canoeing, Pump Track, ADA Accessible

AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Drinking Fountains, Seating, Picnic Tables, Grills, ADA Accessible

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Additional Features: Picnic Shelter, Bleachers

Trash Cans: Yes

TRAILS:

Trail Description: 2.5 miles of hiking/mountain biking trails.

Trail Instructions:
Bikers ride the trail in the counter clockwise direction and hikers hike the trail in the clockwise direction.

Trail Surface: Unpaved

Trail Activities: Walking, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Single Track, Dog Walking

Trail Difficulty: Easy, Moderate

Trail Layout: Loop & Linear (network)

Trail Length: 1 to 5 miles

Trail Shade: Lots

Trail Surface Type: All-weather track

Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle, Moderate

Trail Width: 2-4 ft

Trail Extras: Drinking Water, Mountain Biking Features

OTHER:

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

Open Space Size: Between basketball court and football field

Open Space Shade: Some

Natural Water Feature: Creek/Stream