County of Watauga issued the following announcement on Mar. 28.
To discuss proposed application for Parks and Recreation Trust Fund
(PARTF) grant from NC Division of Parks and Recreation
WHERE:
Commissioners Board Room –
814 West King Street, Boone, NC
WHEN:
5:00 pm, Tuesday, April 19,2022
DETAILS:
Watauga County plans to submit an application by May 2, 2022 for
$500,000 PARTF grant to be used toward development of a 32 acre
tract along the Middle Fork Greenway corridor, to be known as Boone
Gorge Park. When fully developed, it will connect with the existing Payne
Branch Park. Watauga County and Blue Ridge Conservancy will partner
to develop the new park to include 50 parking spaces, approximately 2
miles of trails, 2 bridges, stream restoration, fishing access, wetlands,
outdoor classroom, and picnic area.
The public is invited to attend to hear
details and provide input on the project.
Original source can be found here.
