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Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks
and Recreation offers a variety of
locations around town to enjoy the
outdoors. Lake Rim Park on Tar Kiln
Drive offers an assortment of ameni-
ties including picnic areas, horseshoe
pits, walking trails, tennis courts,
sand volleyball courts, athletic fields,
natural areas and children's playg-
rounds.
In addition to park facilities, a
number of tours and activities are
offered in November and December.
Tar Kiln Tour — Nov. 10, 2 to 4
p.m., free, ages 10+
Participants can take a behind-the-
scenes look at a historical treasure
located at Lake Rim Park. Join a park
ranger to view the remnants of the
Weed's Lightwood Plant, a century-
old turpentine factory. Learn about
the importance of the naval stores
industry in North Carolina and find
out why we are known as "The Tar
Heel State." Call to register, space is
limited.
Kayak Tours — Nov. 14, 9:30 to 11
a.m., $15, $5 w/own boat, adults and
ages 10+
Lake tours are perfect for those
trying kayaking for the first time
and seasoned paddlers looking to
relax on the water. All the equipment
and basic instruction for beginners
will be provided. We recommend
beginners participate in a lake tour
before going on a kayak trip. Tours
are dependent on the weather. Call to
register, space is limited. Participants
under 16 must be accompanied by a
participating adult.
Color Hunt — Nov. 18, 3:30 to 4:30
p.m., free, all ages
Conduct experiments to observe
a rainbow of colors, discover why
colors change in the fall and then
search the park for an array of colors
on a scavenger hunt. Call to register,
space is limited.
Archery Clinic — Dec. 5, noon to 3
p.m., $5, Ages 8+
This class is designed to introduce
the sport of archery to beginners.
Participants will use compound
bows as they learn the basics of
archery to include safety, proper
stance and follow through. Adults
are welcome too. Registration begins
Nov. 23, space is limited.
All facilities are open to the pub-
lic on a first come, first serve basis
unless they are reserved. Contact the
park office at 910-433-1018 to reserve
facilities or register for events. Office
hours are Mon. — Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Visit https://w w w.fcpr.us/parks-
trails/parks/lake-rim-park for more
information.
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