Trailhead Newsletter: August 2024

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Aug. 1, 2024

Upcoming Events

Cane Creek Beach Opening

Beach Now Open

The beach at Cane Creek Park is now open to the public! The current beach schedule is Wednesday-Friday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. As lifeguard coverage can vary, we encourage visitors to verify beach hours by calling 704.283.3885, or visiting Cane Creek's website beforehand. The beach closing date is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 23

Water Play Day

Water Play Day

Join Indian Trail Parks and Recreation for a water play day on Aug. 2 at Crooked Creek Park! This event is completely free, and will go from 10 a.m. - noon for more information, check out the Facebook event page

National Night Out

National Night Out

Join Marvin Efird Park on Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. for an evening of appreciation for local law enforcement and first responders at National Night Out! Meet the men and women in uniform and learn about their cool equipment! Deputy Sheriffs, EMS, Firetrucks, and S.W.A.T will be on site. Free food will be provided, a DJ, bounce houses, yard games, and ice cream for purchase. For more information, visit the Village of Marvin Government's Facebook page

"Sea Ya" Summer Splash

Sea Ya Summer Splash

Stallings Parks and Recreation's Summer Splash series is coming to a close! Come out to Stallings Municipal Park for the grand finale of the summer on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. For more information, visit the Stalling's Facebook page

Community Extras

Carolina Thread Trail

Find a Carolina Thread Trail near you to explore a regional network of connected greenways, trails, and blueways that reaches 15 counties, 2 states, and 2.9 million people. There are over 300 miles of trails and 170 miles of blueway open to the public. For more information about the Carolina Thread Trail, visit their website.

Parks and Recreation Month Passport Program 

Passport Program

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Parks and Recreation month Passport Program! We hope you enjoyed exploring the Parks of Union County!