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11/6/1995
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Board of Commissioners
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Bakers Creek Park / Greenway <br /> <br /> Bakers Creek Park, a beautiful 38 acre facility is espe- <br />cially nice for family reunions, company outings, and church <br />picnics, is located at 1275 West A Street in Kannapolis. Each <br />of the three shelters are 30' x 70' and will seat 200 visitors. The <br />shelters are equipped with lights, electrical receptacles, water, <br />large grills, horseshoe pits, and ping pong tables. Sports <br />equipment, such as horseshoes, basketballs, and volleyballs <br />may be signed out at no charge with a shelter reservation. <br />There are also individual picnic sites located throughout the <br />park, all equipped with grills. The largest picnic site will seat <br />up to 40 visitors. <br /> Theplay areawas recently remodeled withnew equipment <br />added. Most popular is the structure with 4 slides, including <br />one large spiral slide. The climbing slructures and small <br />bridge enhance the piece. Other favorites are the new back hoe <br />digger and bus bouncer. Sand toys are also available to be <br />signed out at the park concession stand. <br /> The Miniature Golf course provides entertainment for all <br />ages. It is located near the park office and restrooms. The park <br />also has a small concession area which usually serves pizza, <br />popcorn, candy, drinks and more. <br /> Favorites at Bakers Creek Park are volleyball, basketball, <br />and softball. The fields are utilized by church groups, leagues, <br />and individuals and may be reserved. The area is equipped <br />with lights for night play April through August. <br /> The Park also offers tennis play year round. There are <br />four well lighted courts just as you enter the park. <br /> Camping is also available for any group or organization. <br />This is primitive tentcamping alongside a small waterfall. The <br />three sites can hold 25 tents and are well shaded with beautiful <br />trees and wildflowers. <br /> The natural spring located near the tennis courts adds <br />historical value to the park as it was built in the 1800's. There <br />is a trail with steps leading down to the site overlooking a <br />creek. <br /> Thera are three trails that visitors enjoy when coming to <br />Bakers Creek Park. The science trail has been made i n formative <br />with signs and plaques. Guided tours are available as well as <br />information on the many trees and plant life on this trail. The <br />1/2 mile trail can be a short cut to the newly paved greenway <br />wail. It's a lovely trail with wildlife, bridges, and benches for <br />rest. <br /> Bakers Creek Pai'k is truly a unique park as it is jointly <br />funded by two county governments, Cabarrus and Rowan, and <br />by the City of Kannapolis. This is the first time such a joint <br />effort to provide recreational services was undertaken in the <br />state of North Carolina <br /> <br />10 <br /> <br /> <br />
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