Recreation Department
Programs and Events
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.
Youth Basketball
Season begins first week of December.
Download Athletic Registration Form
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.
 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.
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 |
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.
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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.
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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