CANE CREEK MOUNTAINS NATURAL AREA OPENS MAY 22, 2020 – BY RESERVATION ONLY Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area opens to the public on May 22, 2020. The Pine Hill Trailhead… Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area Opens May 22, 2020
The North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund has awarded Alamance County a $470,000 grant for the development of the Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area. The grant will fund the… Alamance Parks Awarded North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund Grant
Alamance Parks is pleased to recognize four new Champion Trees in Alamance County! The winners are: New Species: • Winged Elm, Ulmus alata, 249 points • Black Oak, Quercus velutina,… Champion Tree 2019 Winners Announced
Saturday, October 19, 2019 – 8am Join us for a beautiful Trail Run along the banks of the Haw River to benefit Special Olympics of Alamance County. This out and back… Haw River Trail Run Benefiting Special Olympics Alamance County
Alamance Parks Acquires Land to Expand Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area Alamance Parks has acquired a third land tract in the Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area. The Henderson-Dixon-Steele tract totals… Cane Creek Mountains Land Acquisition
Champion Tree of Alamance County is back! Alamance County is home to giant trees that have, against all odds, survived centuries of storms, pests, and development. These living monuments have… Champion Tree
The 2019 Special Olympics Alamance County Spring Games took place on April 18th at Elon University’s Belk Track. Over 400 amazing athletes were celebrated for their abilities. Congratulations to all athletes… 2019 Spring Games
The question we are asked most this time of year is “When will the trout arrive?”. We are happy to announce that the pond is stocked and ready for fishing!… Trout at Cedarock
Fall is a wonderful time to visit the parks! The weather is crisp and cool and the changing leaves create beautiful scenery and photo opportunities. We encourage you to enjoy one… Fall Foliage
On September 24-25, Cedarock Park welcomed approximately 900 area students for the annual Farm-to-Table Program. This event is sponsored by the Alamance County Agri-Business Committee and is a unique opportunity for… Farm to Table 2018
The pollinator plot, shown above, is sponsored by the Alamance County Soil and Water Conservation District. This acre of sunflowers, cowpeas and buckwheat drew a lot of attention from visitors… Pollinator Plot at Cedarock Park
One of the great things about our parks is the variety of wildlife we encounter. The photo above to the left is a mantis observed at Saxapahaw Island Park. The… Wildlife Discoveries at Alamance Parks
