Sign up for this newsletter

Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Monthly e-Newsletter | January 2025

Sports Tourism Year in Review

In 2024, we hosted 64 tournaments at our recreation centers or parks. These events brought approximately 34,000 visitors to the City of Hickory. Tournament ranged from basketball, soccer, wrestling, softball and baseball, flag football and more. For information on hosting a tournament, please contact Jeff Taylor at jtaylor@hickorync.gov or 828-322-7046.

Spring Sports Registration

Registration is now underway 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.

Online registration for both youth sports programs is available through Jan. 15, 2025, at hickory.recdesk.com.

For more information, click here: www.hickorync.gov/youth-volleyball-and-lacrosse-registration

Fitness Classes

Have you made a New Year’s resolution to get in better shape? Highland Recreation Center offers a variety of fitness classes, from low impact and total body workouts, to tai chi and yoga. Class fees range from $2 to $4. City of Hickory residents can attend 15 classes for $15. Click the button below to learn more about our fitness centers or group exercise classes.

Living Wax Museum

Mark your calendars for a captivating journey through history at the Living Wax Museum on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Ridgeview Recreation Center (115 7th Ave SW, Hickory, NC 28602). This free event welcomes everyone to witness living embodiments of historical figures, each portraying their characters with precision and passion. Step into a world where the past animates before your eyes and engage with these "wax figures" as they share their stories. For more information, contact Todder Clark at nclark@hickorync.gov or 828-322-7046 ext. 7007.

Mark Your Calendars

• Snowball Volleyball Tournament – Feb. 8, 2025 

Park Highlight

The Ivey Arboretum at Sally M. Fox Park features public art benches, sculptures, and approximately 250 different species of trees and plants. This 7-acre park is located at 125 3rd Street NE in Hickory.

Free Play Activities & Group Exercise Classes

Our recreation centers offer free play pickleball, basketball, volleyball, and group exercise classes for all skill levels!

Monthly Event Sponsors

To see how you can get involved and become a sponsor, click here: www.hickorync.gov/sponsorship-opportunities