P&R Annual Report 2019

The Year in Parks & Recreation Highlights from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019

2018

JULY Inclusive Boat Launch Ribbon Cutting at Lake Higgins.

2018

SEPTEMBER The Drama Center opens for its 50th anniversary season.

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OCTOBER

2018

Country Park introduces new dragon and swan pedal boats.

NOVEMBER Dedicated new Barber Park outdoor basketball court to Ken Free Sr., former Parks and Recreation Commissioner andWindsor Recreation Center Director.

2018

DECEMBER All Abilities Actors Legion, an inclusive acting group that welcomes individuals with disabilities, premiers its frst show, “Chasing the Sword.”

2019

JANUARY The Barber Park Events Center featuring the Ruth Wicker Tribute to Women Opens.

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FEBRUARY City Council adopts Plan2Play, Parks and Recreation’s 20-year master plan.

2019

MARCH Neighborwoods planted trees in Kings Forest Park, which was damaged by the April 2018 tornado.

2019

APRIL Department sponsors frst ever Carolina’s Adaptive Standing Tennis tournament. Department opens frst multigenerational park, the renovated Henry Street Park.

2019

MAY City’s frst outdoor pickleball courts open at Smith Community Park. Athletics launches R.E.D. Zone Football, a joint youth program with High Point Parks and Recreation that focuses on “recreation, education and development.”

2019

JUNE

Gateway Gardens hosts frst Drone Rodeo and RC Expo. Music for a Sunday Evening at the Park opens its 40th anniversary season. Parks and Recreation announced as a fnalist for the National Recreation and Parks Association Gold Medal Award.