Catawba County Parks are turning 25 and you’re invited to the celebration! Join us for special Birthday Bashes at each of our parks every Saturday this July!
Saturday, July 6, 2024
at Riverbend Park
6700 N NC Hwy 16, Conover, NC 28613
Guided Family-Friendly Hike at 9am (2 miles)
– Join a park ranger to hike a family-friendly loop that will take you along the Catawba River and through an upland forest to learn about the various habitats, plants and wildlife found within the park. Meet at the riverfront observation platform for this event.
Salamander Search 4-5:30pm
– Did you know that the Southeastern United States has the highest biodiversity of salamanders in the world? Join our park rangers to learn about salamanders and search for them in a nearby creek. Meet at the park office for this event.
Activities and Displays all-day
– Stop by the Education Building to enjoy educational displays about the plants and animals of Riverbend Park, activities including puzzles and games, historical information about Catawba County’s first park, as well as handouts and giveaways.
Food Trucks:
– Pelican’s SnoBalls 10am-2pm
– Urban Flavor, Dig N Dogs, Gas Up 11am-2pm
Saturday, July 13, 2024
at Bakers Mountain Park
6680 Bakers Mountain Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
Guided Story & Nature Walk at 9am (0.27 miles)
– Join a park ranger for a family-friendly walk along the park’s paved LITeracy Trail which follows the pages of a children’s story book with activities and opportunities to explore and experience nature along the way. Meet at the park office for this event.
Food Truck:
– Pelican’s SnoBalls 10am-1pm
Saturday, July 20, 2024
at St. Stephens Park
2247 36th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
Guided Story & Nature Walk at 9am (0.43 miles)
– Join a park ranger for a family- and dog-friendly walk! We’ll follow the pages of a children’s story book along the Literacy Trail in the garden, then loop through a wooded creek bottom habitat to learn about the park’s plants and animals. End your walk with a visit to the playground, a game of cornhole and/or one of the two dog parks! Meet in front of the park office for this event.
Food Truck:
– Pelican’s SnoBalls 10am-1pm
More info at http://catawbacountyparks.org or by calling Riverbend Park at (828) 256-9157.
Saturday, July 27, 2024
at Mountain Creek Park
6554 Little Mountain Rd, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
Guided All-Access Walk at 9am (2.2 miles)
– Join a park ranger for a leisurely walk along the park’s Stormie Normie trail which winds through a quiet cove to the lakefront area and back, passing many of the park’s most popular amenities which include the nature center, an adventure playground, pickleball courts, fishing pier, and picnic areas. The entire length of the 2.2-mile route is paved, making it stroller-friendly and wheelchair-accessible. Meet at the park office for this event.
Scavenger Hunt all-day
– Stop by the park office to pick up your scavenger hunt list then explore the park as you visit each location. Earn prizes for visiting them all!
Food Trucks:
– Pelican’s SnoBalls 10am-2pm
– Cousins Maine Lobster, Dumpling Girls, Gas Up 11am-2pm
Enjoy all the parks at your leisure between 8am and 8pm, rain or shine. All activities are free except for food truck purchases. No advance registration is required.
