The Guilford County Parks Department plans on holding a grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting for the Conner Nature Trail at Rich Fork Preserve in High Point.
That’s a roughly half-mile expansion of the existing walking and biking trails on the property.
The event is being called the “Rich Fork Outdoor Education Exhibit And Trail Grand Opening Ceremony And Ribbon Cutting” – and it will take place on Friday, Nov. 1 at 4 p.m. at Rich Fork Preserve at 407 W. Parris Ave. in High Point.
Following remarks and a brief history of the preserve, Guilford County Parks Department staff will offer a guided hike.
Rich Fork Preserve is a 120-acre former tobacco farmstead that was purchased by the Guilford County Open Space Committee 13 years ago with bond money that county voters approved in 2004.
Guilford County Parks’ Department staff describes the preserve as “a diverse trail system that includes both hiking and biking trails.”
The Conner Nature Trail is classified as a “technical trail” since it offers challenging topography and sharp elevation changes. Hikers, for instance, will have to handle a descent from a 50-foot bluff with major shifts in elevation.
County parks officials note, “The trail runs along the base of the bluff, showcasing unique vegetation such as Mountain Laurel, typically found at higher elevations.”
Also, the Historic Farmstead, which is located near the trail, can be seen from the route. It offers a peek into the property’s past agricultural importance.
If you want more information on the event, visit www.guilfordparks.com or follow county parks events on Facebook by using @guilfordcountyparks.
The City of Greensboro is also expanding its parks’ offerings.
The city’s Parks and Recreation Department is inviting members of the community to come out to Robert F. Mayer Park at 135 Poe St. for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 25.
City Parks officials describe Mayer Park this way: “Located in an area with majority student housing near the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, the park originally featured a playground, basketball court, picnic shelter, and a tennis court. Based on recent demographic information and data from community engagement, the City renovated the space to add a small dog park, adult fitness equipment, a ‘grill and chill’ area, and a hammock garden. A new sidewalk from Granite Street to Poe Street through the park better connects the community.”
Since parking is limited in the Mayer Park area, event attendees are being asked to park at Ebenezer Lutheran Church at 310 S. Tremont Dr. in Greensboro.
A shuttle from the church to the park will be available before and after the ceremony.
