Parks and Recreation Department
Phone Number: (704) 824-4231
Mission Statement: To enhance the quality of life for all citizens through the development of recreation facilities, services and programs that promotes a lifestyle of wellness, physical activities, and special events for all ages.
Directors Message
Dear Community Friends,
I want to thank each person that has participated, volunteered, or coached in one of our activities or athletic programs. For those who have not had a chance to be part of our programs, come out and enjoy. We are constantly seeking your input and encourage you to contact us regarding any of the programs or activities that you would like to participate in or would like to see offered.
Some of the highlights this year will be Easter egg hunt, End of school blow-out, Movies in the gym, Fall carnival, Dances, Turkey shoot, Christmas parade, Breakfast with Santa, and Mayworth Festival.
Let us know what you think about having a Father-Daughter dance, Mother-Son dance, or a Mother-Daughter Makeover.
Riverside Park is now open. The park now offers a Fishing pier, canoe launch, and trails, parking and new lighting. .
Cramerton was awarded A $500,000 PARTF grant that will be used for the construction of Goat Island. Goat Island is a 29-acre Island located in the heart of Cramerton and surrounded by the South Fork of the Catawba River. Amenities planned for the island includes: Amphitheater, playgrounds, 9-hole disc golf, 2 picnic shelters, walking trails, fishing pier, and canoe launch.
If we can be of any assistance to you, please feel free to contact us at (704) 824-4231.
Sincerely,
Cam Carpenter
Parks and Recreation Director
BE A MEMBER OF OUR TEAM
The Parks and Recreation Department is always looking for talented individuals to teach classes, volunteer at events, coach athletic teams, or share ideas with us. If you would like to see a particular class offered, need community service hours, want to teach a program, coach an athletic team, or would like more information on seasonal and part-time employment opportunities, call us.
PICNIC SHELTERS AND MEETING ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR YOUR FAMILY REUNION, BIRTHDAY PARTY, DANCES OR BUSINESS MEETING. CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Hours of Operation
Administrative
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Gym/Fitness Center
Monday: 7am – 8pm
Tuesday: 7am – 8pm
Wednesday: 8am – 5pm
Thursday: 7am – 8pm
Friday: 8am – 5pm
Saturday: 10am – 3pm
*During the months of Nov.-March the gym will be used for our basketball program. Gym will close at 5pm during this time.
HOW TO REGISTER
WalkIn…. Registration is accepted on a first come, first served basis until the end of a registration period. After the end date, you will be placed on a waiting list and taken on an as needed basis only. It is the decision of the parks and recreation staff to determine this need. A minimum and maximum number needed to hold the class or activity has been set for each. Please register as soon as possible to prevent cancellation due to insufficient participation.
STAFF
CAM CARPENTER – DIRECTOR
JASON DOWDELL – ATHLETIC COORDINATOR
STEPHEN CRAFT – GYM/MAINTENANCE
Recreation News:
FARMERS MARKET COMING TO CRAMERTON!!! Beginning in May of this year, you will be able to visit the newly established Cramerton Farmers Market in the Town Center on Wednesday nights from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. The Town is looking for volunteers to serve on the Farmers Market Committee and for actually working in the Farmers Market. If you or someone you know is interested in being a vendor please contact Mayor Pro Tempore Tammy Lawrence through the commissioners web contact form or Town Hall.Farmers Market
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