Senior Citizen Trip The Bessemer City Recreation Department’s Senior Citizen group recently went on a bus trip to Lake Norman. The trip included a lake tour aboard the Catawba Queen, lunch and wonderful fellowship. On the tour numerous celebrities homes were sited such as Bert Reynolds, Kasey Kahne, and Julius Peppers just to mention a few.
After the boat tour, the group of fifty got back on the bus and headed to JR’s Variety Store in Statesville. Some took advantage of the discounted prices on all items and began their Christmas shopping early. It was then time to board the bus and head back. A good time was had by all!
The Bessemer City Parks and Recreation Department Senior Citizen Program recently celebrated its fourth year. The program meets the third Monday of each month for dinner and Bingo. All senior citizens are invited, but please RSVP to reserve your seat. The program is from 6pm to 8pm. For more information call 704.629.5111.
Athletic Programs We offer the following athletic programs: Basketball, Softball, Soccer and Cheerleading. Download Athletic Registration Form
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. Location:
Bessemer City Community Building.
Bessemer City Community Building Rental The community building is available for parties, reunions, meetings, and other gatherings. 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.
City Pool Open for the Season Hours: 1PM-6PM
Open 7 days a week
Admission: $3
Call 704-629-2331 for details.
Location: Highway 161 at Crowders Mountain Rd. Phone: 704-629-2331
Gaston County Park 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.
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.
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.
