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Cabarrus County Rotary Club Goes to the Dogs On May 20,2017,the Rotary Club of Cabarrus County officially dedicated its new dog run located " at Vietnam Veterans Park in Kannapolis.The dog run was made possible through a district grant,local club funds,a sponsorship by Animal Care Clinic of Concord and a grant from Cabarrus County Active Living and Parks.The dog run provides a safe and open space for residents to exercise with their dogs ;= and enjoy the park.This is the third project Cabar- rus County Rotary has done with the County parks system.Rotary Club President Ben Rose,Chair of the �4 Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners(and club member) Steve Morris,Kannapolis Councilman Ryan Dayvault,and Rotary Club District Governor Tom Cabarrus County Gains Skills Smith dedicated and cut the ribbon for the park.The A sustainable natural surface trail system built for the club arranged for several animal rescues to attend and enthusiast in the wooded sections of the Rob Wallace many people came out to enjoy time with their pets. Park property.The trails built primarily as a mountain bike trail are"shared use,"meaning they are utilized as walking and/or hiking trails. Made in the Shade Staff worked hard to provide a user-friendly,low- Frank Liske Park recently added two new welcomed maintenance trail system designed for future growth. sites for park visitors.Two playgrounds had shade The current trail system increases in difficulty as you structures added to cover and protect the playground t travel,which allows beginners/intermediate riders users from extreme heat.The shade structures the ability to develop their skills without committing drastically cut down the heat on the surfaces,which to a daylong trip.The directional signage(based on allows kids enjoy the playground during the summer activity/speed)allows riders to experience trails from months.Four of the five playgrounds at the park are Sunday through Wednesday in one direction and covered and the plans are in the works to cover the Thursday through Saturday in the opposite direction. remaining playground in FY 18-19. Shade structures The signage ensures patrons moving at a fast pace can limit heat by more than 50 degrees. head in the opposite direction of patrons moving slower,leaving more time for reaction. Fresh-Air Fitness New outdoor fitness equipment at Frank Liske Park, ' located on the walking trail around the tennis court area,offers a total body workout that is accessible during park hours. Users can easily modify the seven machines to match every level of fitness,ranging from gentle stretching to complete body workout,and most of the equip- -- — ment is handicapped accessible.Instruction signs in English and Spanish are located at each station explaining the proper use.