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Recreation Department
Programs and Events
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FUN AT THE NEW POOL!
The pool is now open through Labor Day. The pool has lifeguards, a water slide, drinks and snacks.
Hours: 1-6pm, 7 days a week.
Admission: $3.00
(children under 6: $1.00)
Location: Highway 161 at Crowders Mountain Rd.
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Youth Basketball
Season begins first week of December.
Bessemer City Pre-School
The Recreation Department is still enrolling 3 - 4 year olds for the Preschool Program anyone interested should call Fran Goode at 704.833.0388 between 8:30am and noon. This pre-school program has been in Bessemer City for over 25 years and has served many outstanding citizens.
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Senior Citizens Programs
Bingo and Dinner
This is the senior citizens program that includes dinner and bingo that takes place on the 3rd monday of every month. Cost is $3 per person includes meal and bingo activities. Attendence is limited to the first 100 people who purchase advanced tickets. Tickets may be purchased by calling recreation dept. 704-629-5111.
Place:
Bessemer City Community Building
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| Contact Information |
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Parks & Recreation Director
Jo-D Franklin
(704-833-0385)
Athletic Program Coordinator
Mark Nichols
(704-833-0367)
Susie King
Pre-School Teacher
(704-833-0389)
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Recreation Parks
Maintenance Supervisor
Carlos Jackson
(704-833-0386)
Recreation Aid
Fran Goode
(704-833-0388)
Dawn Holt
Pre-School Teacher
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Bessemer City Community Building Rental
The community building is available for parties, reunions, meetings, and other gatherings.
2007 cost of building rentals:
City Residents: $60 plus $40 cleaning deposit
Non- Residents: $90 plus $60 cleaning deposit
Walkers Only
The Old Bessemer City Gym is open every weekday morning from 9am – Noon.
All citizens are invited to walk in our newly renovated gymnasium.
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| Local Parks |
Gaston County Park
at Bessemer City
Crowders Mountain-Bessemer City Road in Bessemer City
Size: 35 Acre Park
Ball Fields:
Baseball Field – (1 lighted)
Softball Fields – (1 lighted)
Little League Fields – (2 lighted)
Soccer / Football Field – (1 lighted)
Picnic Facilities:
Two (2) covered shelters.
Other Facilities:
Walking / Jogging Track – (lighted)
Play Equipment
Restrooms
To reserve a picnic shelter or ball field, call the Gaston County Parks and Recreation Department at 704-922-2160. Reservations are taken on a first come first serve basis.
Crowders Mountain
State Park
522 Park Office Lane, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 853-5375
Hiking, rock climbing, camping, picnics, education and events, fishing.
Park hours
Nov.-Feb., 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Mar. and Oct., 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Apr., May, Sep., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Jun.-Aug., 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
Closed Christmas Day
Park office hours
8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily
Closed state holidays
For more information, click here to visit the Crowders Mountain State Park website.
Indian Springs Park
South Skyland Drive
Features: Basketball courts, picnic tables, grills and playground.
City Park-Recreation Center
N.C. 161 and Crowders Mountain Road
Features: Swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, picnic shelter, playground and community center.
Uptown Park
Across from City Hall, 132 W. Virginia Ave.
Features: A gazebo, picnic tables
shaded by city’s Christmas tree and benches.
Founders Park
100 block of East Virginia Avenue
Features: Picnic benches.
Kevin Millwood Park
Washington Avenue by old Central School facility
Features: Three ball fields — Little League field and two softball fields.
Walking Track
Corner of Yellowjacket Lane and Bess Town Road
Features: A 1/5-mile walking track and playground.
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