Something for everyone
Trails, parks, pools offer opportunities to relax
Lake Rim Aqua c Center
F
rom competitive sports to a leisurely walk in the park and plenty of recreational
choices in between, Fayetteville and Cumberland County offer something for
everyone.
"It all depends on who you are and what you want," says Michale Gibson, director of the
Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation Department. "We have regional parks; we
have neighborhood parks. We're developing constant recreational opportunities as far
as new parks. Our aquatics environment is growing by leaps and bounds throughout the
county with splash pads and pools. We're continually working on our greenways plan
adding more trails.'
Recreation centers offer basketball and classes in sewing, dance, fitness, martial arts and
more. Choose among dog parks, hiking trails, a nature center and aquatic features. And,
of course, there are lots of team and individual sports for youths and adults at facilities
throughout the county.
The county finished a master plan about a year ago, Gibson says. "Green space or access to
green space is one of the main things that the citizens wanted, especially with this COVID
environment. It's the ability to enjoy outdoor life."
The Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks &
Recreation Department can be reached at
910-433-1547 or fcpr.us.
The Hope Mills Parks and Recreation
Department can be reached at 910-426-
4109 or townofhopemills.com/177/
Parks-Recreation.
The Spring Lake Parks and Recreation
Department can be reached at 910-436-
0011 or go to townofspringlake.com and
click on "Departments."
Following is a list of recreational facilities
in Cumberland County.
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