Visitors to North Carolina State Parks will soon be able to enjoy new and improved amenities, as the state has approved a $13.7 million grant for park improvement projects.
One park set to receive upgrades is Crowders Mountain State Park, where over 750,000 visitors have hiked its trails in the past year.
The state has granted the park $2 million to repair and improve its heavily-used hiking trails, according to a report by WSOC-TV.
Other state parks, including Fall Lake, Carolina Beach, Jordan Lake, Hanging Rock, and Mount Jefferson, will also receive funding for upgrades. Fall Lake park will receive a new disc golf course, while Carolina Beach will get maintenance facility renovations.
Hanging Rock will see a family campground renovation, Jordan Lake will get improvements to its shower houses, and Mount Jefferson will get a new restroom.
The Secretary of Natural and Cultural Resources, D. Reid Wilson, expressed his gratitude for the increased investments in the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund by the General Assembly and Governor Roy Cooper.
These funds will bring the facilities of the state’s most visited parks up to modern standards, providing a better experience for the visitors who flock to North Carolina’s state parks each year.
We remain grateful to the General Assembly and Governor Roy Cooper for providing significantly increased investments in the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund over the last two years, a clear recognition of the importance of our state parks to the people and economy of North Carolina,” Wilson said.
With the $13.7 million grant, North Carolina State Parks is poised to provide a more enjoyable experience for visitors and continue contributing to the state’s economy and quality of life.