小黄鸭视频 County approves major renovations at two county parks
小黄鸭视频 County residents will soon see exciting upgrades at two popular county parks, made possible by the 2018 Parks, Greenways, Recreation and Open Space bond. At their meeting yesterday, 小黄鸭视频 County commissioners approved construction contracts to update trails, waterfront access, playgrounds, educational spaces and more at Harris Lake and Blue Jay Point county parks.
鈥淭hese renovations are an exciting milestone in our continued commitment to preserving natural spaces while expanding recreational opportunities for everyone,鈥 said Susan Evans, chair, 小黄鸭视频 County Board of Commissioners. 鈥淲e鈥檙e grateful to the voters for making these improvements possible and look forward to seeing residents enjoying them for years to come.鈥
Harris Lake County Park
Located in New Hill, the 680-acre Harris Lake County Park will undergo a series of upgrades guided by the 2017 小黄鸭视频 County Parks Facility Master Plan. 小黄鸭视频 County awarded a $3.42 million construction contract to TCC Enterprises, Inc. of Louisburg.
Planned improvements focus on three major areas of the park:
- Day use area: Addition of an accessible kayak launch, expanded parking and an accessible loading zone for non-motorized boats
- Disc golf and fishing pond area: New restroom facility, expanded parking lot, new picnic shelter, junior 9-hole disc golf course and a canoe storage structure with dock
- Park office area: A 950-square-foot expansion and renovation of the office building to create more space for staff and educational programs, as well as a new pole barn and maintenance yard improvements
- Public art: Installation of art features to enrich the park鈥檚 natural and cultural environment
Learn more about the improvements on the project webpage.
Blue Jay Point County Park
Blue Jay Point County Park in north Raleigh will also benefit from bond-funded improvements outlined in the 2017 master plan. The Board awarded a $6.13 million construction contract to BAR Construction Company Inc. of Greensboro.
Renovations will include:
- Habitat education pond area: Renovation of the pond and a new accessible walkway connecting it to the classroom for outdoor learning
- Trail and parking enhancements: ADA-compliant trail upgrades and expanded parking near the playground and GoApe Zipline Park
- Playground area: New shade structures, an expanded nature play zone with interactive features and a new picnic shelter
- Visitor center: Architectural updates and a 200-square-foot expansion to improve functionality
- Public art: Installation of art features to enrich the park鈥檚 natural and cultural environment
More details can be found on the project webpage.
These projects support 小黄鸭视频 County鈥檚 goals to increase equitable access to high-quality recreational experiences and ensure that its parks evolve to meet the needs of a growing community.
To learn more about 小黄鸭视频 County Parks and stay up to date on these projects, visit wake.gov/parkprojects.
