In partnership with the Catawba County Partnership for Children, we are excited to announce the annual Spring into Summer event is scheduled for Thursday, May 2, from 5-7 p.m. at Taft Broome Park. Come learn about all the great opportunities for kids to participate in this summer.
Hickory Hikers Club
The Hickory Hikers are back at it this spring! Our next scheduled hike is Friday, May 10, at 2 p.m., where we will be visiting Valdese Lakeside Park. All ages are welcome.
This year’s Spring Bark Festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 11, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join us at Fairbrook Optimist Dog Park for a day filled with fun activities for you and your furry friends!
Beginner Skateboard Lessons
Learn basic skateboarding skills including control, balance, and safety at one of our Beginner Skateboard Lessons designed for kids ages 8-13. Classes take place May 11 at Stanford Skate Park.
Take a trip down to Mountain Creek Park for a Bird Walk and Brunch on Friday, May 24. Learn about the different types of birds who call this park home, and enjoy some delicious brunch before coming home to Hickory.
We’re partnering with Lenoir-Rhyne University for the Summer Track Series. On Thursdays from May 30 through June 22, participants of all ages can compete in a variety of track events at the Lenoir-Rhyne Track.
Not ready to adopt a furry friend of your own? That can’t stop you from creating your own easy-to-care-for pet rock at June’s Pet Rock Workshop! Join us at Highland Recreation Center on Saturday, June 8, at 10 a.m. to create an adorable, lovable “creature” to take home with you.
Summer Track Series - May 30, June 6, June 13, June 20
Pitch, Hit and Run – Saturday, June 15
Spinning Spokes Bike Rode – Saturday, June 29
Saturday Screenings – July 13, July 27, August 10, August 24
Lightning Bug Boogie 5K – Friday, August 16
Park Highlight
Taft Broome Park – Featuring two picnic shelters with tables and grills, one tennis court, three outdoor pickleball courts, two outdoor basketball courts, lighted multipurpose field named Samuel William Davis Sr. Multipurpose Field, two playgrounds, horseshoe pits, community garden, Brown Penn Recreation Center, Brown Penn Senior Center, and Ridgeview Recreation Center.
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