Parks & Recreation

Lakeshore Park

Lakeshore Park

Lakeshore Park

Located at 501 Park Terrace

Description & General Usage
This park is estimated to be approximately 3 acres in size with about 250 feet of open waterfront.  The park gently slopes east toward the water.  The park is mostly an open area with a few trees on the west and south sides and one huge oak tree toward the east. It has a small boat ramp with a pier, a concrete bulkhead, a cinder block building with two restrooms, a covered picnic area with a picnic table on a concrete pad and a swing set.  There is one additional picnic table not on a concrete pad.  It has been used in the past for such activities as kite flying, Frisbee golf, and unorganized team sports. 

Sandy Park

Sandy Park

SANDY PARK

Located at 823 Sandy Mountain Drive

Description & General Usage This park is the largest of all the parks. The park sits on a sloping 8-acre lot with 3 distinct sections including an upper area with a designated landing zone (LZ), a wooded sloping area, and a large sandy beach.  The central area of the park contains numerous trees highlighted by fully mature oak trees, the restroom, and septic field.  There are 2 picnic tables under shade trees and a cinder block building with two restrooms, one of which has wheelchair access with an asphalt entrance. Boaters enjoy pulling up to the sandy beach to participate in swimming and fishing activities.