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 Battle Park Draft
We're making progress on Battle Park! The design team has completed a draft concept layout for the new park using information gained from the public meeting and online survey. This draft layout shows the locations for parking, dog park, play area, walking/biking trail, picnic shelter, and restrooms. Additional features will be added as the design progresses. Click here for a larger PDF version of the layout. For more information and updates: Parks.NHCgov.com/BattlePark
May is National Bike Month
National Bike Month was established in 1956 to showcase the many benefits of bicycling. Riding a bike is a great way to help you stay physically and mentally healthy, whether you’re riding for fun, or taking essential trips to work or shop. Biking may look a little different at this time due to COVID-19 and social distancing, but you can help keep yourself and others safe and healthy by following these simple tips:
- Do not go on a bike ride with others. Only ride with members of your own household.
- When riding on county park trails, follow the directional signage, and keep all traffic moving in one direction.
- If you're riding for commuting purposes, be sure to carry sanitary wipes and hand sanitizer, and clean any part of your bike that you touch with your hands.
Learn more about Bike Month at bikeleague.org.
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NEW Environmental Education YouTube Channel
Our environmental educators, Alyssa and Sara, have been hard at work making great videos with activities for you to do at home, such as "How to Make a Toad Abode" and "How to Fold Paper Pots!" Check them out on our new YouTube channel! They are also sharing fun activities for all ages on our facebook page!
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Parks & Gardens COVID-19 Updates
New Hanover County's parks and gardens are open to the public at this time with some restrictions. Please remember that people should not use parks or trails if exhibiting symptoms, and park visitors should practice social distancing at all times. For complete details regarding open and closed facilities, as well as, updates, visit Parks.NHCgov.com/COVID19.
Trails
All county walking/biking trails are open! Please help everyone maintain proper physical distancing while using trails by following the directional signs, and keeping traffic moving one way.
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Airlie Gardens
Airlie Gardens is open to the public daily from 9am-4:30pm at this time. The Garden Services building, including the restrooms, will remain closed. In an effort to keep staff and visitors safe, as well as, increase social distance, ALL admission tickets must be pre-purchased online - no tickets will be available for sale onsite. Airlie Members do not need to purchase a ticket for garden admission. Learn more and purchase tickets at AirlieGardens.org.
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NHC Arboretum
The Arboretum gardens are currently open daily from 9am-5pm. NC State extension offices and ALL restrooms remain closed to the public until further notice. Staff may be contacted at (910) 798-7660, and updates will be posted on our facebook page. More Information: Arboretum.NHCgov.com
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