Get your New Year’s fitness goals off to the right start and check out the Highland Fitness Center! We offer a wide variety of cardiovascular and strength equipment to meet everyone’s individual fitness levels. Need a little more motivation? We also offer group exercise classes that range from Total Body, Cycle, Zumba, Yoga, and more! No contract or joining fees! Highland Recreation Center is located at 1451 8th Street Drive NE, Hickory, NC 28601.
Youth Volleyball and Lacrosse Registration
Registration is now open for the City of Hickory's Youth Volleyball and Lacrosse programs. Participation is free to all City of Hickory residents, and nonresidents can also participate by paying a $40 nonresident fee. Each participant will also purchase their team jersey at the time of registration.
Registration for both youth sports programs will be available through January 25. For information about youth volleyball, or for assistance with registration, please contact Hannah Miller at hmiller@hickorync.gov or 828-261-2296. For information about youth lacrosse, or for assistance with registration, please contact Kevin Hughes at khughes@hickorync.gov or 828-261-2253.
Calling all NBA 2K fanatics. On Saturday, January 7, come out to Highland Recreation Center to play head-to-head in this fun single elimination tournament. The tournament is for anyone ages 13 and up and will be played on a PlayStation 5. There is a $5 entry fee and online registration is required prior to the event. For more information, contact Yadil Sanchez at ysanchez@hickorync.gov or 828-261-2251.
Bring your furry valentine to Fairbrook Optimist Dog Park on Saturday, February 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., for lots of puppy love! There will be opportunities for pictures, socializing, and meeting with vendors. This free event is open to all dog lovers. For more information contact, Lisa Miller at ammiller@hickorync.gov or 828-328-3997.
Snowball Volleyball Tournament
Get your team ready for the 6th Annual Snowball Classic Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament at Highland Recreation Center! The tournament will be held on Saturday, February 11, with the first games starting at 10 a.m. The registration deadline is Wednesday, February 8. For more information and a full list of tournament rules, click the button below. For more information, contact Lance Riddile at lriddile@hickorync.gov or 828-261-2254.