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Parks and Recreation Dept.

Parks & Recreation Centers

Morganton's Parks and Recreation Dept. staff maintains more than 400 acres of land developed for recreational use. Residents and visitors have access to three recreation centers, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a soccer complex, eleven parks, a skeet range, an extensive greenway system and Catawba Meadows Park, which alone covers more than 200 acres along the Catawba River!

Recreation Programs

Parks and Recreation staff are also responsible for organizing and managing the City's youth and adult sports leagues, yearly leisure activities as well as special events such as Morganton's Red, White and Bluegrass Festival.

Parks & Recreation News

Youth Baseball: Ages 5-16

T-BALL (Ages 5 & 6) Players must be entering Kindergarten in the fall and not turn 7 before May 1, 2012.
Registered players will meet at Catawba Meadows (Field #5)
Friday April 27 at 5:30 pm MACHINE PITCH (Ages 7 & 8) Players turn 9 before…
Great Outdoor Expo

Saturday March 3 & Sunday March 4, 2012 The Expo will showcase products and services for landscaping, lawn care, outdoor recreation, decks, patios, pools, ponds, lawn furniture, and much, more! When: Saturday March 3 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday March 4 from Noon to 4:00 p.m. Where: Collett…
9th Annual Red, White and Bluegrass Festival

July 1 - 4, 2012 Bluegrass Music, Tent Sales, Camp for Kids The Red, White and Bluegrass Festival is back for the eight year! Come down to Catawba Meadows Park and hear great Bluegrass music, browse vendor tents, and hang out family and friends. When: Saturday June 30, 2012 Bluegrass…
2nd Annual Dog Agility Contest

Saturday May 12, 2012 Handler will direct a dog through an obstacle course in a race for time and accuracy. Prizes and ribbons for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place and Best in Show. When: Saturday June 25 at 9:00 am. Where: Catawba Meadows Park Festival Area Cost: $10.00 per per dog.…
Banjo Lessons

Beginner and intermediate group lessons. Ages: 5+ (must have own banjo) Instructor: Gary Leonhardt and Greg Deal When: One hour classes on Monday and Tuesday Classes start at 1:00 pm • 2:00 pm • 3:00 pm • 4:00 p.m. Cost: FREE Register at Collett Street Recreation.